Recent comments in /f/newhampshire

akrasne t1_je9thyd wrote

You’re doing just fine! Lots of the big operations don’t clean all year and they leave the pans sweet all season long. Ends up degrading color a lot by the end of the year. Lots of mineral deposits and cleaning at the end. No real need to boil right away either as long as you keep the sap well refrigerated. We keep our holding tank buried in snow. We sugar at our camp and can only get up once or twice a week. Most of the product being medium to dark is normal, it’s what makes the light runs so exciting. They are rare and usually get one or two shots at it per year and is a good incentive to get out and tap early!

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Expensive_Staff2905 t1_je9r67u wrote

Reply to comment by akrasne in 6 pints and counting by musicals4life

We run a small wood fired 1.5x6 hobby evaporator with about 100taps out. What would you say is a standard rate for cleaning? We are usually clean 2 to 3 times a season depending on sap quality and the weather.

This is just an extensive hobby for us that has built over the years. We try and boil off everything we collect in a 24hr period. It's difficult on those days that run hard though! Most of the 30 gallons we ended up bottling this year was medium to dark

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distressefakeleather t1_je9qmd2 wrote

This is a pretty egregious misuse of power, but the state itself is a fantastic place to live in general. Many people can find a lifestyle they desire in so many different parts of the state.

A politician or political engines misuse of power in a state can have a slow but impactful effect on everyday life of the citizens. But with the cycle being what it is and the NH house being so large any meaningful change for better or worse is hard to come by.

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BeagleBox t1_je9prq3 wrote

As do I. But here is my take/opinion...what have you.

To me Trumpnwas a catalyst. He was a way in for all the conspiracy theorists, hate mongers, conservative zealots to be heard. Someone, picked that abomination of a cabinet with uts revolving door, picked the policies, kept him in check. But his ego exploded and when he lost bigly in 2020 he went nuts and his handlers lost control and we saw what happened.

DeSantis IS the epitome of all that oozed out from every rock, cesspool, dumpster, etc. DeSantis, being a governor, has more power, albeit in one sad, impotent oenis shaped state, to put some of the most hate filled. racist, bigoted. classist, misogynistic...I could go on.. in place. What he's put out in Florida isn't just one punch in the arm for every white male, it dangerous.

DeSantis is fucking dangerous. Again, in my opinion.

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