Approaching a gallon of sap per tap on this first run of a very early start. I have not seen my trees take off like this so early. My north slope sugar maples aren't quite awake yet, but it looked like they're getting going when I pumped out the barrel this afternoon. Forecast is also looking good to keep going nicely for a while. Almost too warm in the middle of the month. #maplesyrup
Despite today being cold and it being early February, I think I'm going to jump on this forecast and get the trees tapped this weekend. The ground is not frozen under the blanket of snow, so I am going to guess the trees will run pretty well. If it gets cold again, oh well, stuff can sit while its cold with no harm done. #maplesyrup
Had to rearrange the office today for a new bookshelf and Rosie had the best day ever. #catsofmastodon
The opening chapter of this book hits you like a 300 pound defensive lineman. A literary decleater. I'm not far in but I know parts of this story. I have watched it play out where I grew up (where the author lives).
Pretty much ready to fly. Need to install the recovery gear and go. 5.25" diameter, 47" long Doorknob. 38mm motor mount. Planning I180 for the first flight. #rocketry #rockets #modelrockets #highpowerrocketry
Finished up the full rebuild of the Rockshox Yari that lives on my Trek Stache. Sanded off the oxidized black paint and gave it a bit better finish. (I hope). Now, stickers...what to do? #MTB #cycling #BikeTooter
"This water is hard."
Our local swans returned this morning just as tiny parts of the lake opened up (WTF, it's January). #birds
Two old sentries watching over a field in Southeastern Wisconsin. Shot quite a few years ago, but still a favorite of mine. #thicktrunktuesday
Slow progress. I finally got the orange on the 5" Doorknob. #rocketry #highpowerrocketry #rocket #rockets
Time for service of the Rock Shox Yari on my Stache. If I'm going to have it all apart, I might as well take care of the oxidizing flat black paint, right? #MTB #BikeTooter
Nearly calm winds, sun and nice temps made for a good day to get in some low power rockets flights on our local field. Some chutes didn't want to unfurl from the colder weather, so a few broken fins (repairable). Still, lots of fun flying today with the kiddo. #modelrockets #modelrocketry #rocketry @estesrockets
The new #estesrockets Super Orbital Transport has to be one of the most fun kits I've ever built. Really fun, every step of the way. I took two small creative liberties with it; added a tailcone on the MMT for a bit more finished look and went with pearl white paint (pics don't do it justice). Looking forward to having some soft green grass on our local field to give this its first flight. #rocketry #modelrockets #rockets
#WaterfallWednesday Fortuna Waterfall, Costa Rica. Yeah, somewhat touristy place, but still beautiful.