Thursday, January 10, 2008

Sweet Deal


The kid is starting his final semester in college next week. When he registered for classes, he sheepishly told us he registered for a class in maple syrup production this spring. It is a one credit class, just what he needed to round out his credits. Not too hard, mixing well with the tougher classes he will take this last semester. He also sold it as a chance to get out in the woods and do something fun. Okay. Sure. His University has a 2500 acre campus and a good stand of maple trees to tap.


He will be doing all of his own cooking this session. We plan to send him back with staples for his pantry. He is a fairly good cook and eats fairly balanced meals. I think I will tuck a box of pancake mix in the box. He will probably be able to bring a "free" pint of maple syrup back to his apartment. Free? A one credit class costs over $800. Bargain syrup, huh?

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