TGIF POSBANG - Big Ten Tournament Edition!
February 23rd, 2018 at 6:09 AM ^
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February 23rd, 2018 at 8:51 AM ^
and hit mine by mistake. Unlke Staee I am willing to self-impose sanctions and downvote myself.
February 23rd, 2018 at 6:28 AM ^
Feel free to liberally use these Moment of the Week GIFs
Happy Friday!
February 23rd, 2018 at 6:31 AM ^
February 23rd, 2018 at 6:32 AM ^
Bang away!
Let's Jam our way to B1G tourney champs.
Go BLUE!
February 23rd, 2018 at 6:55 AM ^
February 23rd, 2018 at 7:04 AM ^
One more week until my last spring break ever!
February 23rd, 2018 at 7:48 AM ^
Are you a Phd student?
Because if not, there is always another shot at it.
February 23rd, 2018 at 7:12 AM ^
February 23rd, 2018 at 9:00 AM ^
Hey, me too!
Er, um, I meant my wife not yours.
However . . .
February 23rd, 2018 at 7:22 AM ^
March Madness is upon us, where anything could happen.
February 23rd, 2018 at 7:24 AM ^
Bang early, bang often.
GO BLUE !!!
February 23rd, 2018 at 7:36 AM ^
Let's go win the BTT all over again.
It was a party!
February 23rd, 2018 at 7:41 AM ^
February 23rd, 2018 at 7:53 AM ^
I used it on a dude who tried to take my parking spot.
Total intimidation.
February 23rd, 2018 at 7:42 AM ^
Another awesome perspective
February 23rd, 2018 at 7:50 AM ^
That thing damn near hit the ceiling beams.
February 23rd, 2018 at 12:02 PM ^
I can never get enough of this gif...
February 23rd, 2018 at 8:00 AM ^
little Spring outdoor banging, and a trip to College Park at noon Sunday. Go Blue.
February 23rd, 2018 at 11:13 AM ^
Game is tomorrow, fyi. If you're going to College Park for some unrelated reason on Sunday at Noon, then disregard this reply.
February 23rd, 2018 at 8:17 AM ^
Working from home today as well, got an extra hour or two of sleep.
Go blue!
February 23rd, 2018 at 8:50 AM ^
That was so awsome I had to unveil it for the world to see.
The Z-Rex lives!
February 23rd, 2018 at 8:54 AM ^
for the next eight hours and then clock out and go home.
February 23rd, 2018 at 11:51 AM ^
I'm going to watch this for the next 50 minutes to get through class. Handing back exams today... yay
February 23rd, 2018 at 8:46 AM ^
GET ON MY PANCAKES!!!
February 23rd, 2018 at 8:51 AM ^
Then, GET IN MAH BELLY!
February 23rd, 2018 at 9:26 AM ^
how far south are you and how many trees are you tapping?
February 23rd, 2018 at 10:25 AM ^
We have 15 taps and have gathered well over 1/2 gallon of syrup from a few runs - one at the end of January and two so far in February. This week I've already collected 25 gallons of sap and will probably have close to that same amount by the time Sunday rolls around for a boil. Since the ratio is 40-1 sap to syrup, that should get me a full gallon more of syrup. I cover the buckets pretty well but I'm sure there is some rain water in there but I bet I'll still get a full gallon this weekend.
As you may know, the day on the calendar isn't so important as having temps go above & below freezing to trigger the sap flow. My understanding is the big sap farms start putting in their taps in January so they are ready whenever the weather goes above freezing. I know you are farther north than I am so you may not have had as many good days.
Gotta say, maple syrup is delicious!
February 23rd, 2018 at 10:42 AM ^
and the days go longer obviously as you get into mrach. that helps with sap production. i think the most syrup we've ever gotten is around 60 gallons. we work with one of our neighbors and that helps collection efforts. it helps having a lot of kids,too. they can fetch a lot of buckets all day long....
February 23rd, 2018 at 11:11 AM ^
My kids are 7, 5, and 2 (with another on the way) so they aren't much good for getting the buckets yet but they do love to come along. We've gotten about 60 gallons already this year and expect to get a bunch more. I hope so, anyway! :) Having 2-3 days above freezing has given us some good runs already & putting the taps on the south side of the trees helps, too. We went to a local bakery & bought 5 gallon buckets for them on the cheap which has been great for collecting & storing the sap until we can boil it.
Here is a video of my setup: https://www.instagram.com/p/BegbALgBCisyz1G8h7-NyLFx-RANpyiksyuoU40/
February 23rd, 2018 at 12:50 PM ^
our reduction ratio like yours. love the picture. your 7 yr old is getting to the prime age to help with many of the labor issues with syrup, and the 5 yr old will hopefully tag along and try to outdo the 7 yr old. have a great ;boil and tell us how it goes.
oh yeah, congrats on child #4. Lord willing arriving safe and sound (and maize and blue).
February 23rd, 2018 at 1:10 PM ^
Thank you, good sir. 60 gallons of SYRUP, not sap, is no joke! Very impressive. We don't make enough to sell it but it sure is enough to enjoy it. :) My 7 year old is great for entertaining the 2 year old and she is a help for other things when she feels like it! My 5 year old son is a really hard worker and I'm sure he'll be awesome for many years to come.
Best of luck to you & yours, as well!
February 26th, 2018 at 9:39 AM ^
Was cold & windy but also a lot of fun & got to play with fire. :) Had some syrup this morning and it was oh so good!
February 23rd, 2018 at 9:18 AM ^
Michigan basketball is ascending. Going to be an exciting finish to the basketball season and spring is just around the corner. Bang bang and Go Blue !
February 23rd, 2018 at 9:19 AM ^
Just got accepted into SMTD, so this has been the best Friday in a while. Bang me!!!!
February 23rd, 2018 at 9:28 AM ^
and was wondering why you were happy about that.
what does 'SMTD' mean?
February 23rd, 2018 at 9:33 AM ^
February 23rd, 2018 at 9:43 AM ^
School of Music, Theatre, and Dance. I auditioned earlier this month and just heard back today with good news!
February 23rd, 2018 at 10:11 AM ^
Concert at mgodrew3223's house!
February 23rd, 2018 at 10:13 AM ^
congrats my friend!
February 23rd, 2018 at 10:22 AM ^
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February 23rd, 2018 at 12:37 PM ^
Well don't keep us in suspense; are you there to study Music, Theatre, Dance, or all of the above?
February 23rd, 2018 at 1:56 PM ^
I'm going for a Jazz Studies degree- I play the drumset. Super excited!!!
February 23rd, 2018 at 9:54 AM ^