In 2 days, we yielded about 10 litres of sap. After a total boiling time of about 12 hours, we have made enough maple syrup to have with waffles tomorrow morning. We left the pals on the trees after collecting the final batch this morning for the boiling process. By 5 o'clock this afternoon, we collected about 3 litres of sap. At the current rate, we may be able to make the same amount of maple syrup in a couple of days.

Nolan and Kaelin are still very enthusiastic. They checked the pals as soon as they came home from school. When I told them that it was time to go collect the sap, they jumped right into their boots. I guess they just cannot resist the reward which they have to work hard for: sweet, refreshing home-made maple syrup. Let's just say that we have all had a little taste of it and are looking forward to having the rest with our breakfast tomorrow.