HoneyMaple, welcome to our forum, your name depicts something so sweet and yummy. So nice that you decided to keep bees, such an interesting world to delve into. This is a place where you can lean on us for answers to your questions, and you will still have many to ask, all questions get answers, this you will see. As Annette, said, it would be nice to hear of the process of maple syrup extraction one day, when you have that time, I bet it would be an interesting read. Have the most beautiful and wonderful day, Cindi