
The electric company put up two new poles and strung new electric lines so the local maple sugar people could erect this little pump room. Reminds me of Jane Austin novels in which her characters go to the
pump room in Bath.

The pump.

One of the new poles.

A new black hoselike line through which, I assume, the sap will run, although the current lines are much thinner and clear.

More trees that came down in this project.

Meanwhile, back at the ranch, I made a cheescake. This is my son's favorite and on Friday he will be 40. It is my favorite too, and was mom's and really the whole families.

Ready for the oven. I made it a few days ahead so it has time to settle.