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Offline GLOCK

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APIARYS.
« on: January 11, 2014, 07:19:10 pm »
So what's every ones apiary's look like I have 3 yards and there all bee paradise
Isn't beekeeping just the best?! ;D
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Re: APIARYS.
« Reply #1 on: January 11, 2014, 08:20:37 pm »
Totally disgusting! much too orderly :D




you wouldn't even want to see a picture of my hives on the same page with yours!

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« Reply #2 on: January 11, 2014, 10:55:26 pm »
here's a pic from september.

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Re: APIARYS.
« Reply #3 on: January 11, 2014, 11:08:02 pm »
After looking at all those pics, I feel like a total "bee slumlord"!! Very nice looking apiaries!!! If I had any pictures of mine, I would burn them now.
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« Reply #4 on: January 11, 2014, 11:11:18 pm »
Ralph! Are those pot plants on top of your hives?
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« Reply #5 on: January 11, 2014, 11:14:08 pm »
Cant slip anything past her can ya Ralph???
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« Reply #6 on: January 11, 2014, 11:16:48 pm »
Awe Geez, I just spilled my soup agian!! Pht!
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« Reply #7 on: January 11, 2014, 11:18:47 pm »
GLOCK! Beautitul apiaries! But... there's something... um... scratching head...something missing...

OH! I KNOW! BEES, I don't see any Bees
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Re: APIARYS.
« Reply #8 on: January 12, 2014, 12:06:58 am »
Quote from: jaybird on January 11, 2014, 11:11:18 pm
Ralph! Are those pot plants on top of your hives?

Semi Bonsai'd tangerine trees. :)
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« Reply #9 on: January 12, 2014, 12:15:18 am »
Nice! Are the bonsia's a hobby or for sale?
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« Reply #10 on: January 12, 2014, 01:51:30 am »
This is how it started in 2010




Then second yard in 2011






After splitting what survived last winter started third yard





Went into the winter with 24 strong colonies, and 1 strong nuc. Fingers crossed
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« Reply #11 on: January 12, 2014, 04:23:29 am »
Quote from: jaybird on January 11, 2014, 11:18:47 pm
GLOCK! Beautitul apiaries! But... there's something... um... scratching head...something missing...

OH! I KNOW! BEES, I don't see any Bees
There is bees in every hive . I have not lost a hive in over a year. I guess must been time of day I took the pics  . I would be pretty lame to come here and post pics of my empty hives :D One thing I don't have a shortage with is HONEYBEES.
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« Reply #12 on: January 12, 2014, 05:57:39 am »
Uhhhhhhh!
I'll post pics of some of my yards right after I finish downloading photoshop!  :-[
Seriously, some of you folks have some nice looking yards. Marbees, your first pic, even the same colour as mine!
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« Reply #13 on: January 12, 2014, 07:50:24 am »
I am TOTALLY with dirt road on this one.  you guys are way to fancy and proper for this old hillbilly.  I do try to slop on a bit of fresh paint from time to time just to dodge the slumlord image. 

I am guessing all you folks bee gear is also pretty and white?  8)
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« Reply #14 on: January 12, 2014, 08:42:38 am »
Quote from: jaybird on January 12, 2014, 12:15:18 am
Nice! A hobby or for sale?

Nah I'm just playin with them. Those are 2010 models. Out of some of the best tangerines I've ever eaten.

Quote from: tecumseh on January 12, 2014, 07:50:24 am
I am TOTALLY with dirt road on this one.  you guys are way to fancy and proper for this old hillbilly.  I do try to slop on a bit of fresh paint from time to time just to dodge the slumlord image. 

I am guessing all you folks bee gear is also pretty and white?  8)

I really don't care what somethin looks like as long as it does what it's supposed to. :) I'd rather live under a tin roof while eating good and being happy than a golden castle starving to death and miserable.
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« Reply #15 on: January 12, 2014, 09:52:42 am »
Marbees the 1st yard all hand holes the 2nd yard only end cleats which do you prefer? I like those Canadian hive stands, they are what I am use to. nice looking yards.
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« Reply #16 on: January 12, 2014, 09:54:11 am »
Glock, looking at your beautiful apiary, it's apparent you know how to take care of your girls.  I took note of your electric, bear proof fence.  Your apiary is a work of art.  It makes me wish I had the energy and imagination to follow your example.  hmmmm maybe this year!
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« Reply #17 on: January 12, 2014, 10:20:29 am »
Thanks apisbees, these are old pictures, my yards look different now.
I prefer cleats on supers much easier on my back when harvesting.
On brood boxes handholds are better, not much manipulation of boxes, and easier to wrap up hives for the winter.
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« Reply #18 on: January 12, 2014, 10:28:39 am »
Quote from: Marbees on January 12, 2014, 10:20:29 am
Thanks apisbees, these are old pictures, my yards look different now.
I prefer cleats on supers much easier on my back when harvesting.
On brood boxes handholds are better, not much manipulation of boxes, and easier to wrap up hives for the winter.

If I was starting from the beginning, I would probably go with cleats as well. Simple, strong, and easier to lift.
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Re: APIARYS.
« Reply #19 on: January 12, 2014, 11:11:12 am »
Quote from: tecumseh on January 12, 2014, 07:50:24 am
I am guessing all you folks bee gear is also pretty and white?  8)
I don't think so


But my ultra breeze cleans up nice at the end of the year.
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