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    Doh!

    A husband and wife are sitting quietly in bed reading when the wife looks over at him and asks the following question... WIFE: "What would you do if I died? would you get married again?" HUSBAND: "Definitely not!" WIFE: "Why not? don't you like being married?" HUSBAND: "Of course I do.."...
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    Trouble at Calais!

    Now we are out of Europe, trouble begins at Calais!:)
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    It's official, men and women are different!

    The truth about what women want? A store that sells new husbands has opened in Glasgow, where a woman may go to choose a husband. Among the instructions at the entrance is a description of how the store operates: You may visit this store ONLY ONCE! There are six floors and the value of the...
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    Getty Images again!

    Just a quick post after seeing Getty Images mentioned in this months BBKA mag. Especially for the newer members about posting any material that may infringe copyrights. See Beeno and my posts on the subject for information. My post (Midnight Sun) 775 will get you to the info. 30th January 2015...
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    Something to help you sleep at night

    Just a quick video to help you have a good nights sleep. Happy bank holiday! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-fDzdDfviLI :)
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    and your starter for 10 is..........

    During a recent discussion (about 10 mins. ago actually), we were discussing Queen cells. We are told that you should never shake a frame with a Queen cell on it in the normal way (top bar upper most) as you could dislodge the Queen. (or larva). My questions are... 1) If you shook a sealed...
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    An Inspector Calls!

    This is mainly for the beginners but...... I recently did an inspection (along with a bee buddy of mine) on a hive that last year produced a lot of honey and was a great Queen. This year though, I nearly lost the colony, as when I did a quick early inspection, I found hardly any bees (a few...
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    Early sepersedure?

    I had to do a quick inspection yesterday. (I know, I know it's a bit early but in hospital Sat. and will be out of commission for a while. Plus warmish here anyway) All ok but one hive with a Queen about to enter her 3rd year was laying well with lovely brood pattern, but some sealed drone cells...
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    On a lighter note, how to get fed

    With all this talk of cyber bullying recently which is a bit depressing AND the fact that there is not too much to post about bees as it's a bit early in the season, I thought I'd post this shortcut that might cheer some of you up. Still makes me laugh and I've seem it a few times! Enjoy...
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    How to decoke an Audi?

    Sorry but I couldn't resist posting this, from an Audi forum, on how to decoke an engine. This is worse than Varroa control! Exclamation Hey guys, please help with my mods gone wrong..... Hey guys, I've got a 98 1.8T. I've had a k04 and chip for a while and wanted to get more...
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    Handbags?

    As it's January, and hormones are a little high in everyone it seems. (including me), there seems to be a lot of falling out. (again) Would it be a good idea to issue all new members with a free 'forum handbag' for these frequent events? Any chance of a new smiley to encompass this, as it could...
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    Extended Queen cells

    Found these pictures I had from last year taken on my mobile phone, so thought I'd share them. Whilst helping someone inspect some nucs. that were 'on sale' we found this Queen cell. I assume that the larvae had been dislodged from it's original position during transit and the bees had extended...
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    BBKA Magazine

    As there have been several comments of a slightly derogatory nature when referring to the above publication, might I suggest an additional section that may 'spruce' up the afore mentioned item, entitled, 'Readers Hives'. You know what I mean gentlemen of a certain age. (LOL)....and I apologise...
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    The irony of 'keep fit'

    As I now occupy that period of life which consists of achy back and hardening arteries, I endeavour to stay 'fit', by combining my errands with a brisk walk to the nearest town via an old tree lined footpath, frequented by joggers, cyclists and dog walkers. It's also an opportunity to see what...
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    Varroa heads up!

    Mainly for the very new keepers really. Checked my colonies for Varroa yesterday as a routine and found quite a heavy 'natural' drop in 24 hrs. Surprising as they were treated with MAQS at the end of July. Oxalic vaporized today with good instant drop. Weather is keeping brooding going around...
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    Swarm Fever?

    I have several hives in close proximity to each other due to space constraints. The hives all seemed to become 'tetchy' roughly at the same time which lasted for several days irrespective of the weather conditions etc. (particular trouble with 'followers' which would sting at the first...
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    Scottish independance?

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    Missing Bees?

    I wonder where my bees are hiding out ? I know they are close, I can here them buzzing!
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    Fantastic Pictures

    Sorry if this has already been posted at some time, but I have only just found it. Thought it was worth sharing. http://www.thehoneygatherers.com/html/photolibrary1.html
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