Difference a year makes. Last season, I had gallons of maple syrup by now. This year, only a couple quarts. Maple Season will be on hold to the middle of March. You hit it one in four years.
Got real nasty here at 8:50 am.. Thunder storm, sharp lightning, with some of the longest thunder claps, small hail and heavy rain. Either in the woods with the lightning, or with the wind. I choose wind.
I'd go all red; but that's just me. LOL. I have one of those handy dandy electric spreaders; hooks on the back of a four wheeler, you can borrow if you like.