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Prefer your bubbles in a tall stemmed glass, do you ericA? Dusty

"Odd ball tips that realy work" A spell-checker. Dusty

Errm - isn't it two weeks, Kaz? Or are you suggesting we arrive a week early to make sure we're first in the queue? I know, it's my magnetic personality you've missed, over this long, long winter. Dusty (Isn't next Friday, April Fools' Day? Is this Kaz trying to make me look a fool? I...

Yes - spot on. Dusty

Thanks Kaz. But the Big Hug is out, for a while! Too much post-op fragility. But - there's the other bonus that you'd get to mess with my bees. (That's our RBI's favourite term!" Dusty

Thank you, one and all. Mrs Dusty is much better today. What a week! Dusty

Thanks very much. It's appreciated. Glad to get the last 48 hours over. Dusty

I agree - they are probably breaching the Data Protection Act; I believe they are data holders and processors, within the meaning of the Act. My personal details have, since 1972, always been published in Diocesan Year Books. I've never had a problem - but we live in different times and are...

Just to say a big 'thank you' for all your kind words, thoughts and prayers. Apart from a 3-hour anxious delay because the theatre was out of action (!) with the threat of a postponed operation, all went well. By the time I left last night, she was asking when the rugby is on today - and...

Surely, that's taking the p*ss! Dusty

Not a problem Kaz, as you know! Arran's a friend of mine. And the reason I opened an old thread instead of starting a new one, is that these things happen to all of us from time to time. Problems and setbacks are threads common to us all. Just that it's our turn. Dusty

Thanks, everyone. Your kind words are appreciated. I'll let you know how we get on. Dusty.

Hi guys, I'd be grateful if you'd spare a thought for SWMBO (and me) in the next few days. Mrs Dusty has to have a mastectomy tomorrow, which is a bit of a bummer. The runes suggest the prognosis is good as the cancers were discovered early as a result of normal screening, and they are...

Demaree. But not creating splits as all my colonies have survived (so far) and I don't want to expand numbers. Might replace some queens though. And I'll use the opportunity to replace the old comb in the current brood boxes. Dusty.

Errrmmm... .........I don't understand. Can you enlighten me, Obee1? Dusty

Dookie, I think you have already made your mind up not to replace frames and wax. It seems clear to me that the advice you have been given, suggests it is wiser to start afresh. And I agree with that. But, they're your bees. Dusty

I agree. In the autumn, I prefer my bees to transfer and process the uncapped honey, rather than just relying on foraging and sugar solution. It's like having a top-up reserve to ensure the 14 X 12 is well stocked. I couldn't stand all the angst of a standard brood box and extra super (or...

What do you mean, "we" Kaz? I do the driving......... Dusty.

However, 50 frames, after vat and postage, would cost me £45.69, whilst I can get 50 frames (albeit seconds) for £39 form Maisemores and £40 from Thornes, to collect at the Convention. But not bad for anyone not going to the Convention. Dusty

Bump. Any updates? Further thoughts? The Convention beckons! Dusty