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    Re: How I get myself into trouble...

    If you're already in trouble, next time take pictures!
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    Re: Stolen bees continue!

    It's called a bailment; the farmer is on the hook.
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    Re: Large coffee urn as wax melter?

    Not too much time; a 5 10 gallon water heater has a 1500w element.
    Are you figuring on having the hot water thermosyphon to the top and melt the wax below?
    If so, you would have to make sure you...
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    Re: Why do bees like my wood lot?

    What kind of wood?
    I've seen them licking up sap off of a maple stump.
  5. Thread: Boozer bees

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    Re: Boozer bees

    4532I have a TBH with a window on my patio.
    I often sit down and have a beer and watch the ladies.
    Often, I'll pour a ~2" puddle of beer on the landing board.
    About 10% will try it.
    Once they...
  6. Re: My First Spring, Too! Orienting flights or swarm?

    Orienting.
    After a few days cooped up inside, they need to re-orient.
  7. Re: 2013 Bee Budget.......can I have your input please

    You might want to wtch the attached thread.
    Using his methods, you could start with a few nucs and build your herd over time, gaining experience along the way.


    http://vimeo.com/23178333
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    Re: Expansion stand plan advice

    I use 4 x 4's resting on cinder blocks.
    I'm not sure my house is built as sturdily as Libhart's stand.
  9. Thread: Neonic facts

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    Re: Neonic facts

    The purpose of this forum is (as far as I know) to promote the free exchange of ideas and information.
    That's not happening a lot nowadays.
    I've seen a lot of posts that are simply slanderous...
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    Re: 26k

    I've never been pulled over when they didn't want a piece of me.
    Why would they pull me over otherwise?
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    Re: Stratiolaelaps - A bug to Fight Varroa?

    There was an old lady who swallowed a fly...

    Australia has had a couple of spectacular failures with introducing predators.
    I'm going to let a couple of years experience build up before I decide.
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    Re: bought our woodshop equipment :)

    Have fun, and careful with the saws!
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    Re: My observation hive is built and hung.

    Well hung!!
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    Re: Who took my beehives in Gypsum, Colorado?

    Beardance:

    Do what Lee said (#36).
    Then:

    Take the realtor to small claims court.

    Your real estate issues are not relevant to the issue of the beehives.
    The realtor had physical possesion...
  15. Re: Should the bottom board be secured to the bottom deep?

    The deep just sits on the bottom board.
  16. Re: Harvesting all the honey out've a topbar and feeding syrup? I may have a problem

    Just a thought, but what about feeding the bee jeezuz out of them as soon as you get them?
    Add a bit of food colouring to the feed so you can visually determine how much syrup they put away, maybe a...
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    Re: Who took my beehives in Gypsum, Colorado?

    You may never get your bees back, but I would take the realtor to small claims court.
    It's a little work, but it's affordable, and you actually have your day in court (without a lawyer).
    Go get the...
  18. Re: Minwax Helmsman Spar Urethane instead of paint?

    I have a couple of 1/2 log benches at the cottage.
    Nothing lasts forever, expecially a clear finish.
    What I do is wait until enough has peeled to make it worth my time, then scrape the flakes off...
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    Re: Advice on killing a hive

    I'd put them back together and requeen as soon as possible.
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    Re: OK post your close calls

    I was ripping some top bars 3 years ago when my push stick slipped (borrowed saw had no guards, and had taken 6 fingers off 2 people previously.
    I managed to stop my hand in time, but not before...
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    Re: How to Insulate a Shipping Container

    Look up "Reflectix" insulation, or similar.

    Look for the generic stuff; up here, I can get double layer 4' wide x 125' for $225.
    Thin, critters don't like it, huge insulation value for 1/4" of...
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    Re: in need of deceased bees

    Whatever you do with them, how about posting a couple of photos of the final product?
  23. Re: Well here the question, bee suits for fat guys

    Ultrabreeze is simply the best.
    If it doesn't fit, you can send it back and they'll send you another size...no charge, no hassle.
    Unequalled customer service.
    (I have a jacket and suit)
  24. Re: how about a movie about a beekeeper/apitherapist?

    I take it that this is a Scottish family?
    You said dad goes on the lamb...
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    Re: New potential Beekeeper!

    Good luck!
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