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    What did you do in the Apiary today?

    from my armchair i set about printing this year's hive record sheets for my folder realised i inspected first on 10th april last year and a fair number needed more space will watch weather over next few weeks!
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    Caster sugar... does it matter?

    i thought this was going to be a varroa control thread :)
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    What did you do in the Apiary today?

    now that is a good idea.....did mine mid winter and only caught one strap underneath that was nearly v messy
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    What did you do in the Apiary today?

    another cold day to remind people inspecting weather isnt here yet
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    Fondant question

    you will get many more erudite response than mine, but....i would just leave it on until you are ready to inspect for the first time and there is a proper flow on.....sort it out then depending on what you find mine end up with a mixture of some fondant stored (i have fondant on about 40%) as...
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    What did you do in the Apiary today?

    just been down to watch the bees in the apiary...all colonies still active and pollen entering every one which was cheering to see pleasing 30 mins in the sun watching that!
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    This year's honey price

    i've done that and agree its quite good i still enjoy a best which can be cheaper but also like the blonde beers now inc in kegs and they are more expensive....burning sky arise and a few lewes/brighton equivalents are actually good beers
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    What did you do in the Apiary today?

    nice to see pollen going in to all of my overwintered hives and nucs....quite a bit of it too
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    This year's honey price

    i know.....its gone crazy around us...out local is £7 a pint down the road its £5.50-£6.5 and everyone thinks its cheap
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    This year's honey price

    lasts longer than a pint which costs same or more
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    Abelo Great Poly Sale.

    i looked at prices for bbxs and supers and came out the same as i paid in autumn sale
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    Winter quietness

    wonder what their characteristics are...hiding away when clear out happens etc
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    Winter quietness

    i gave mine their winter trickle treatment during Christmas week and saw a drone in one hive!
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    Do Abelo put poly National kit on sale?

    agree....let's reconvene on friday then
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    Do Abelo put poly National kit on sale?

    thanks....but its listed as the same price as the main website or am i being thick again
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