New month, new thread. We are getting wind driven rain for a bit today after thunder and lightening last night and then it is supposed to calm down and warm up - 50F tomorrow, in early March! The guys who make maple syrup aren't going to have a very long season by the looks. We used to help friends sugar, and it can be a lot of fun or a long stretch of cold wet weather that really wears you out. I enjoyed it at the time, but can't say as I really miss it.