February just around the corner

Well January is almost gone and we have had another good showing at the Farm Show. It seemed a little quieter this year but maybe Wendy and I are so used to hub-bub now we don't even notice. Burr and Florance said it was busy on consumer night. Flo said all she did was keep frosting donuts with our Maple cream and Burr kept dipping up more Maple kettle corn. Sounds like a good time had by all. Thanks to everyone who stopped by to say hello. February gets us closer to the sugaring season. Still always look forward to the smell in the sugar house. See you soon.

Hunker down

This weekend is going to be a doozy, bitter cold, so get ready. You can almost bet some of those die hard skiiers will be out there on the trails. Why? God only knows. I guess the cold doesn't bother them. Me, I run from the house to the heated car as fast as I can. Anyway stay warm and keep the home fires burning. See you Tues. at the Farm Show

What happened to the January thaw?

Boy, it's been cold and it looks like this weekend we are really in for a bitter cold snap. Snow every day and really cold with wind, now that is an old fashion winter in January just like it used to be. It seems like every year when it's time for the Farm Show we get a major snow storm or ice storm or so cold it hurts to breath. At least we are not in the B.O.R. anymore. Lots of times the heat didn't work correctly or not at all and standing on that ice arena you couldn't feel your feet within an hour. So stop by to see us in the warm Barre Auditorium and check out our booth. Only a few days away now. Hope to see you there.

More Snow

It's snowing again, probably another 2-6 inches forcasted. I guess we are making up for no snow in December. Bus loads of kids have started coming back again this year for skiing and sliding. Some different from when we went to school. They are talking about closing down the interstate. A tractor trailer has had an accident up there so it is not so great for traveling right now. Winter in Vermont and the month of January, always an adventure. Drive safe.

Need a face lift?

Before sugaring gets started Morse Farm usually does some painting and makes a few repairs to freshen up the place. This year is no different. We have put in new counter tops, shelves, and floor in the front of the store. Very nice indeed. But it's the sugarhouse its self that is getting a facelift. A new wall on the backside by the road, windows replaced to now open out, and a new red roof to match all the other buildings here at the Morse Farm. Really looks sharp, ready to start sugaring. Stop by and give us a look.

Reminders

Syrup on sale in store at 10% off but in the World there is a coupon that gives you 20% off if you bring it in. All cheese is 25% off. Still other sale items in store and don't forget we'll be at the Farm Show on Tues. the 25th,Wed. the 26th and Thurs. the 27th. Maple kettlecorn samples and maple creemees to go for sale and all kinds of goodies. I think we are the most popular booth there. Stop by to see us. Barb and Krysta will be holding down the store while we enjoy visting with you at the show. See you soon.

Happy Skiiers

By 9:00 this morning we had 10 cars of skiiers ready to hit the trails. Eric was going out to groom finally ---- ski weather. The roads to get here however are terrible,snow covered and packed down to ice. Foolish people still going their usual speed,their headlights not on and driving way too close. They never learn. The other night going home on I-89 one guy went by us going about 60 mph and we couldn't hardly keep our 4x4 truck on the road at 30. About one mile there was Mr. Speeder down over the bank. He was out of his car and walking around so we knew he was okay, so we waved! Just not real bright I guess. Drive slow in this snowy weather, live to ski another day.

Round Two

Here we go again, another snow storm headed our way and it looks like we are not going to get the heavy stuff this time either. Atlanta, Ga. is having an awful time with lots of snow and really slippery roads. We just call that another day here and go about our business. Looks like we will be getting about three to six inches but you never know. Stay safe and drive slow.

How goes it ?

Snow capped birdfeeders,fence posts,and roofs along with that cold bite in the air let us know that winter has arrived and this round of snow is probably going to stay a while. March,April,and even into May sometimes. How long till spring? You never know and we are already being asked how we think sugaring will be. You just never know. Mother Nature has complete control of that. Let's get thru January and February first and just wait and see.

Farm Show

Once again we are getting ready for the Farm Show in Barre. Set up is Monday the 24th and we will be there to show you some of our many products we have in our store. It runs Tues. Wed. and Thurs, 9:00 to 5:00. Samples, info, and of course maple products to purchase including syrup, maple candy, and our famous Maple Kettle corn. Watch the local papers for more information. Hope to see you there.

Lets make a deal

Now is the time to come up and make a deal with Barb. She is doing inventory and if you buy it she doesn't have to count it, so she's willing to make a deal. Many specials still thru out the store. Cabot cheese is even 25% off. When have you ever seen that? Christmas items are at 40% off. So stop up , get your creemee and wonder around the store while you look at all the sales. See you soon.

Bring on the snow

Still waiting for that big blast of snow so our ski center can be busy with skiiers. We got about 4 " at my house this morning and had to plow to find the driveway, got at Morse Farm and only about an inch. Right now it looks like we are inside a snow globe. Snow in softly coming down and lots like it's piling up a little. Roads aren't real good but if we get enough snow that doesn't stop any skier from getting here. The trees and land does look pretty all covered with clean, white snow but don't tell Wendy I said that. She loves winter and the snow, me I like 90 degrees and a cold drink in my hand. Have a great day.

2011 begins

The new year has come in quietly. It looked like less people out on the roads and going to parties. More of being laid back and just enjoying the nice weather and sunshine the new year brought with it. No real storms in sight so says the weatherman but they are watching one we may get over the weekend. Every storm has gone around us and the ski center could really use a good storm. Keep your fingers crossed skiiers ! We still have the sale table and syrup is 10% off till sugaring season. Maple creemees,maple creemee pies,and sales, stop up.