Sticky Newstory in Comics

[digitS']

. . . turns out to be true:

The Great Maple Syrup Heist (link)

Yeah, some Canadian guys being saps to the tune of million$. Here is an "abbreviated" account of what was actually a very BIG story but it would likely have even caused Walter Conkrite to nod off if he would have read it: CBS News (link).

I like the comic version better!

Steve

 

[Smart Red]

I much prefer the comic version as well. "Just the facts, Maam, Nothing but the facts." It works with pictures and needs fewer words.

 

[NwMtGardener]

ummmmm, does it seem bizarre to anyone else that there is "backup" supply of maple syrup? I guess I didn't realize how strategic maple syrup was to economic security...haha.

 

[thistlebloom]

Yeah, a sticky Fort Knox.
Sweet.

 

[Smart Red]

ummmmm, does it seem bizarre to anyone else that there is "backup" supply of maple syrup? I guess I didn't realize how strategic maple syrup was to economic security...haha.

Not to me. I have my own "backup" supply in the pantry. Love the real thing and can't stomach the maple 'flavored' syrup everyone else uses. Last year I planted 25 sugar maple trees. Yup! It will be a long time before Maverick can tap them, but it's a start.

 

[ninnymary]

Not to me. I have my own "backup" supply in the pantry. Love the real thing and can't stomach the maple 'flavored' syrup everyone else uses. Last year I planted 25 sugar maple trees. Yup! It will be a long time before Maverick can tap them, but it's a start.

Smart Red, how soon will be you able to get syrup? I too use only the real thing. Thank goodness I don't use much. Even at Costco, it's pretty expensive.

Mary

 

[Smart Red]

"It takes a mature tree — 40 to 50 years old — to produce maple syrup safely. " dailyclimate

I reckon I can tap my trees when I'm 105 years old at the soonest. That's the reason I expect my grandson to get the benefit of my labor. I just hope to enjoy the beauty of their fall color across the field as they grow.

 

[seedcorn]

Makes sense as keeps prices from spiking and plummeting thus bankrupting the industry. We do similar in USA with fruits.