One time I'd been out there night and day and was worn out. It was 18 degrees out that morning. My dad came along and talked me into taking a nap. It had melted my flues out of my pan. I spent 36 hours putting it back together.
Tubing carries sap from the maples to a collection point.
When you step into the Hanner's sugarhouse today the first thing you'll notice is how clean it is. Phil believes in a clean operation, and takes extra steps all through the process to ensure this. I'm probably too particular. I always have been I guess. I have from day one.