Mr. S, (North Florida) |
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| Mr. S, who requested anonymity, has the kind of life many syrup makers dream of. When he steps from his back door, he can walk 50 m to his business, or he can walk 50 m in the opposite direction to his hobby farm. His cane operation is the center of his farm. Although he produces quite a bit of syrup, he doesn't sell any. So far, he has a greater number of friends than jars of syrup, but this is self-fulfilling prophecy that the quality of his syrup ensures! As a happy recipient of his syrup, I can attest to that. . . .my special thanks to Mr. S for showing me around. | |
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| Above, this massive horse mill, which Ken informs me weighs about 1350 pounds, is a Blymyer #4. The figure beside the mill for size perspective is my daughter, Elizabeth. | |
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| Pictured above is the inside of his syrup shed, which features a furniture-quality trough for straining in the background. His shed is attached to a cabin that is outfitted with a modern kitchen and a large dining table, where I hope to be sitting next November. | |
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Pictured above are back-up mills, a Chattanooga # 11 and a Chattanooga # 12. |
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