"Survivor bees" found in Blenheim Forest

[Finman]

You've not worn out the old one yet ... you can't have a new one until the old one is completely done...

OK, ¹

 

[rook66]

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[rampino]

Hi folks, Yesterday I got an email from GiffGaff (mobile phone provider) spreading the myth about the Blenheim bees. I have replied to them telling them it’s a fairy story. It just shows that “a good lie goes round the world before the truth gets out of bed”

 

[philh1503]

And the beginners should be encouraged in their stupidness?

No, they should be put on the right track politely, acknowledging that there may be alternative right answers, not

Could you list these comments that require a smack in the mouth pls.

belittled because they use a screwdriver instead of a hive tool.

 

[ericbeaumont]

belittled because they use a screwdriver instead of a hive tool.

Fair point, Phil.

Would be a good idea to pause before posting and consider whether the words written would end a pub conversation or fuel it.

PS: I've used all sorts as a hive tool.

 

[Mint Bee]

No, they should be put on the right track politely, acknowledging that there may be alternative right answers, not

Phil, you were the one that suggested violence. Ian is just asking which comments you would hit someone for saying face to face. doesn't sound an unreasonable question.

as for hives toll usage, when one gets to an out apiary, and a conventional hive tool has gone missing, anything in the back of the car will do

 

[madasafish]

No, they should be put on the right track politely, acknowledging that there may be alternative right answers, not



belittled because they use a screwdriver instead of a hive tool.

I use a screwdriver as a hive tool at times. I promise not to belittle myself

 

[jenkinsbrynmair]

I promise not to belittle myself

I have a wife that does that for me.

 

[Murox]

I use a screwdriver as a hive tool at times. I promise not to belittle myself

I still have the first hive tool I ever bought - its about four years old !! In the past I always used an old broken putty knife, Ive still got that lying around somewhere.

 

[Finman]

I think that

No, they should be put on the right track politely, acknowledging that there may be alternative right answers, not




belittled because they use a screwdriver instead of a hive tool.

I still have the first hive tool I ever bought - its about four years old !! In the past I always used an old broken putty knife, Ive still got that lying around somewhere.

I use sometimes wooden stick, if I have forgotten better tools home. Hive tools are not a problem. But you must tell it politely.

 

[Ian123]

No, they should be put on the right track politely, acknowledging that there may be alternative right answers, not



belittled because they use a screwdriver instead of a hive tool.

Hi Phil I’ve no idea who the beginners who have been insulted are in this thread, perhaps I’ve missed something. The hero of these articles claims plenty of experience more to the point!! In my opinion the rubbish they contain is liable to cause normal beeks issues!! I don’t believe there are any alternative right answers in these articles. Perhaps you could point them out?

Not sure who or when any belittled you for using a screw driver. I’ve resorted to all sorts in the past inc screw drivers when I’ve forgotten/ lost the literally dozens I do own. Not entirely sure that warrants a smack in the mouth thoughany other examples.?

 

[Ian123]

I use a screwdriver as a hive tool at times. I promise not to belittle myself

POZI OR FLAT HEAD!!!!!

 

[Curly green finger's]

thanks for the link - I'll be watching with interest.

And Post hopefully @Bumbling Keeper

 

[madasafish]

POZI OR FLAT HEAD!!!!!

Philips.

 

[Ian123]

Philips.

No seriously don’t bring him into it again

 

[Newbeeneil]

I've quite often use my "waiter" Swiss Army knife as a hive tool! My kids regularly give the knives to me for birthdays and Xmas as I loose them as often as the hive tools!

https://www.victorinox.com/uk/en/Products/Swiss-Army-Knives/Medium-Pocket-Knives/Waiter/p/0.3303

 

[Finman]

I've quite often use my "waiter" Swiss Army knife as a hive tool! My kids regularly give the knives to me for birthdays and Xmas as I loose them as often as the hive tools!

https://www.victorinox.com/uk/en/Products/Swiss-Army-Knives/Medium-Pocket-Knives/Waiter/p/0.3303

Really bad tool. Do not use. When you try to loose full honey box, knife will break. And dangerous to use. It klips your fingers like scissors. ... just from experience.

 

[Newbeeneil]

Really bad tool. Do not use. When you try to loose full honey box, knife will break. And dangerous to use. It klips your fingers like scissors. ... just from experience.

I've still got all my fingers and I've been using it for the last 7 years . They say a bad workman always blames his tool!

 

[Curly green finger's]

I've quite often use my "waiter" Swiss Army knife as a hive tool! My kids regularly give the knives to me for birthdays and Xmas as I loose them as often as the hive tools!

https://www.victorinox.com/uk/en/Products/Swiss-Army-Knives/Medium-Pocket-Knives/Waiter/p/0.3303

Screw driver I've had to use on more than one occasion, also a chisel and even a flat peace of steel.

 

[Wilco]

I've quite often use my "waiter" Swiss Army knife as a hive tool! My kids regularly give the knives to me for birthdays and Xmas as I loose them as often as the hive tools!

https://www.victorinox.com/uk/en/Products/Swiss-Army-Knives/Medium-Pocket-Knives/Waiter/p/0.3303

A Victorinox for restaurant staff. Comes complete with all tools to open the customer's drinks, delicately remove the fly from their soup, allow them to extricate food material from between their teeth and to make sure they both pay the bill and leave a hefty tip. Or else.