Tools of the Sugar Bush

 Still waiting for the flow and tapping a few more trees before things bust loose.

So, what'll need?  The wood boss and a claen bucket.

 My bag roll is getting down there looks like I'll have to place another order for next spring.

 But the big change for 2020 is the new plastic spiles and using a electric drill.

VARIETY

Cedar Point

 After feeding the cat at Marty's, I went for my annual hike out to cedar point.  A cedar lined ridge runs north of the house as you head back toward the pond.

 But the big wildlife sighting was back at our house.

 Susie got a shot of  this red tail feeding  right out the frront door

15* and sunny but it was still a pretty cold out.  I wanted to get back to the warmth of the car do I bushwacked my way down to the lane.

Warmer temps and Love is in the air

 My beautiful Valentine with a lovely german chocolate cheese cake.

 Jim Post love songs

 chillin at Julie's pop up shop.

 Keeping it sharp

 Another long treck with another full load for the bush

time to get started.

 Jack made some new friends.

As good as it looks.

Let the Season Began...

 The dogs and I were making tracks for the sugar bush.

 First of many loads.

 New taps this year (Thanks Ohlert Family Farms)

 I've got a lot a work to do here too.

 Fish on !  It might be a while before I get out on the stream again.

 But this one didn't get a way.  another 20"

 once again no net with me.

 #2

 Not bad either

Maybe 14" or a little less.

Valentines Day in the Badger State

 The Badger State

 State Street

 Madison Sour Dough 

There's my valentine... We'll just have to celebrate all week.

Lunch at Graze

 Cloectivo Coffee

Snow sculptures in DBQ

Sunday snow shower

 Time to feed the cats

 A winter hike

Ground Hog Day 02022020

 Yes...He saw his shadow 

Susie made pumpkin pancakes this am with some of the last maple syrup from last year. 

 It was 40 * F today so I hit the stream for an hour.

 When I got out of the car I didn't think I would need the net.  So, I played this one for quite a while to tire him out.

 I still haven't figured out the best way to take a selfie with a trout.

Cheeres