June, where did it go ?

It's hard to believe June is over already. I guess they are right the older you get the faster the time goes. It seemed like a crazy month, hot, cold, rain,rain,rain. Just couldn't seem to get a good stretch of weather for nothing. Now the 4th of July weather forecast looks wonderful. Sunshine all 3 days, hot, perfect,but we all know the weatherman lies. I guess we'll just wait and see how it goes. Stop up to see us either before the weekend or bring your company up over the 4th.

fruits of the season

Today we finally got organic tomatoes from our neighbors at Cold Pocket Farm. They look really good. Dennis thought they would never get ripe, he said we really needed more sunshine. So finaly. We also still have some nice strawberries, don't know how much longer but we'll enjoy them while we can. Soon we'll be hearing about blueberries and raspberries. Isn't summer great? Why not pick up your fresh fruit for the holiday weekend ?

Morse Farm a meeting place

It seems almost every day neighbors see each other here
either picking up milk,creemees, or gifts they all stop and visit just like they are in their own yard. It's nice to see they feel comfortable here. Friends from years ago come back to visit and run into a native Vermonter that was a friend from highschool and they have a grand old time remembering the good times. Little kids have a play date and come to see the animals and get a treat so some day they will remember when also with an old friend from the past. Have a wonderful weekend, contact an old friend.

Ship It

And the weather is?

Today it can't decide if it wants to rain or be sunny. I'll take sunny. People think of having a creemee when its hot, its more fun to eat when its messy. Nothing like a 3 napkin creemee on a nice day. Our bulk maple syrup has been a real hit too. Nothing like pancakes or French toast for supper sometimes, and when you get a deal on the syrup its even better. New items all the time for our summer shoppers. Rain or shine we are here 8 o'clock to 8 every day.

visitors

Just in the last two days we have had visitors from thirteen different states, and that doesn't include people who didn't sign our guest register here in the store. We had three buses in an hour and a half for sugar on snow on Tuesday afternoon and then I think most of them got a maple creemee with other goodies before heading to their next stop. It has only been two days but it feels like a full week. We are lucky to be pretty busy most of the time. Come on up, we are always glad to see our local folks. Have a great day.

No Vanilla

People I guess just don't listen to what you are saying. They will ask us what flavor of creemees we have. The answer is Maple, Chocolate and a twist of the two together. So of course they want vanilla. We politely say we don't have vanilla, we have maple,chocolate, and a twist of the two. The second time they ask for vanilla we tell them we use vanilla mix and put our own maple syrup in it to make maple creemees which is really way better than vanilla. So no vanilla here.

No Vanilla

First day of Summer

Beautiful summer days and evenings are upon us. They are the times to get your grass-fed beef and start up the grill. Burgers or steaks we have it here and it is some of the best. Top it off with a creemee,a sundae,float, or creemee pie and kick back. Summer is way too short not to have it all. New items still arriving and Ottis and Shirley are watching for you to bring them a treat. Stop in,sit a spell.

More useages for maple

Whenever we think of our Maple Cream we think of spreading it on toast, biscuits, or something toasted like most people do. Well, one day a lady here with a group was shopping around then decided to give the maple cream a try, on her HANDS. She thought it was cream for your hands and spread it on. After realizing it wasn't what she thought it was she went to wash it off. Probably the bees loved her the rest of the day. Sweet. Elliott has made a new batch of Maple Cream. come on up. No hands reguired.

Tis the season

Tis the season for strawberries that is and tomatoes. They are great. We also have whip cream and home made baking powder biscuits made by the one and only Betsy Morse.So far she has been able to keep up with the demand and work a full time job. Way to go Betsy. Stop by to have a strawberry short cake or purchase your own berries and biscuits and enjoy them at home. ahhh summer.

SUMMER VISITORS

Schools will be out for the summer soon and visitors will be stopping in
to see us,by car,truck,camper,mini van,motorcycle,motor coach or bike tours. Each will be looking for something a little different. Maybe a small gift for the dog sitter or to get a wedding gift. Some times they just need a creemee and tell us they were here years ago and knew they had to have another one. They get their maple syrup before heading back home and let us know they will be back again another year. That is nice to hear. Lots of motor coaches tell us this is the best stop on their tour, we are famous, you know. Come see us soon.

And we thought we'd seen it all

A few years back we had some colored glycerine soap in our store. It was real pretty in different colors and what looked like pieces of candied fruit in it. You could cut off as much as you wanted and get it weighed at the counter. Cool. It was clearly marked SOAP. Along came a man who picked up a small piece that broke off and promply popped it in his mouth thinking it was candy. The look on his face at the first bite, I think he blew bubbles for quite a while. He went to the kitchen and asked for a pickle to get the taste out of his mouth. Don't eat soap. Another time an older couple came in and looked around a little and took two small dog cookies out of the dog cookie jar in our pet area and walked out thru to see the video that was in the back of the store at that time,they sat down ate their dog cookies and never said a word. I guess they are good enough for your dog too. Smile....

Bus season not so far off

Even though summer is just starting we have had some buses already. Just this week we have had three buses. One was from Hawaii, one full of 50+ eighth graders from New york city, and the last one from Great Britain. It gets us ready for the 10-15 we have each day during fall foliage. So if we are not crazy when we begin the season, we certainly are by the end of the season. It helps to be a little crazy to work here. People for the most part are understanding that sometimes this is not a easy job. Others wonder how we keep our cool and get thru it. We like being busy come visit soon. Have a great day.

somethings are better left unsaid

Here is something that I had forgotten about but when one of our new employees mentioned she just got married a year ago it came back to me. I had a tour director call me a few weeks ago who said she just had to bring a bus here again,and it wasn't just that she loved this place it was more than that. I couldn't help ask her what that might be. She said she was in love with Burr. She said she couldn't help herself, he was cute, funny, wonderful, and would marry him if she could. Watch out Betsy. I really was taken aback by this, she was serious. I was embarassed for her, she couldn't stop talking about him. Now we have had people tell us how funny and cute he is but this was over the top. The end of September she's coming, beware Burr.

outstanding in the field

The other day one of our local folks came in and said she thought she saw Burr out standing in the corn field which was fine but the way he was standing there looked like he was p..ing. But last night when we went by to go home he was laid out flat like he was dead. Nope just the wind knocked him over. Those statues are very real looking from a distance. Burr, use the restroom and stay out of the field when it's windy. Have a great day.

outstanding in the field

Get out there....The trails that is.

Morse Farm has a maple trail that you can walk to see the trees and tubeing that goes to the sugar house but did you know you can walk,bike, hike, run,and ski in season on ski trails. AS a matter of fact The Onion River kids will be doing some bike riding, hiking and some scavenger hunts here this summer. We also have some adults who may be doing a Demo day,duathlons, and the Central Vt. Cycling Tour have some plans to come thru. So stop up to relax and enjoy the views. Walk over to say hi to Ottis our famous goat and Shirley the sheep.

Sun today, gone tomorrow

Looks like the weekend won't be a total wash out. Saturday with baseball play offs and graduations probably will be wet. Last minute shoppers, we still have cards for Dads and Grads and a dry spot to relax in. Sunday looks a little better.Hope everyone can enjoy the weekend anyway. Burr has decided to increase the discout from 5 to 10 percent off cases of maple syrup. Pancakes for breakfast coming up. Stop in and see us.

People are funny

Some times people just have a different way of thinking, or they just don't know and they have their own ideas about how things are. Here are a few funny things that have happened at Morse Farm.....One day we heard a man explaining to his wife,that the different colors of the trees are how you get the different grades of syrup...
One day some one asked me if any one had ever been killed from an exploding maple tree because it hadn't been tapped quick enough......I thought they were kidding,they were not. Another person said it must take a long time to go thru the woods and turn all those little faucets on to get the syrup out.... Keep smiling.

Another busy day

Tuesday even with pouring rain we were busy. Lots of folks getting their maple syrup before heading home. They also look for little gifts for the house sitter,dog sitter,or whoever has watched over things.Nice thank you when comes from the Morse Farm. Today it's supposed to be hot again,we'll see sometimes I don't think the weather man lives in this state. Hot weather brings the lines for creemees. We are open till eight every night now so get that lawn mowed and then come on up.

More vistors

We had a wild weekend up here lots of vistors and our local folks all wanting there cremees and to see whats new. The staff was busy. People are good about being patient. They know their creemees are worth the wait. Lot's of graduations,Fathers day,and parties to kick off summer.We'll be watching for you and your guests from out of town. Stop in.