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OUTDOOR ACTIVITIES FORUM / Re: Gold prospecting using a metal detector

« Last post by Lesgold on Today at 06:28:36 pm »

Hi Jim,

I have attached a photo of the creek about a mile or so upstream from where we were working. This may give you some idea of the size and scope of the area we are prospecting in. Unfortunately there was no gold to be found in this section. The beautiful rock bars make superb gold traps. Prospecting is a popular hobby in Australia. Many thousands of people participate in this activity which is great to see but as a consequence, gold is becoming harder to find. I wish I started 30 years ago. It?s even more addictive than beekeeping.

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GENERAL BEEKEEPING - MAIN POSTING FORUM. / Re: When to stop feeding syrup to just-installed package?

« Last post by Terri Yaki on Today at 05:47:56 pm »

The swarm has apparently found the tulip poplar trees and are bringing it it. What puzzles me is that they are all heading towards the state park when there is a huge tree about 200' in the other direction and I'm not seeing any bees on it.

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HONEYBEE REMOVAL / Re: This Girl has the JP//Schawee Touch!

« Last post by iddee on Today at 05:41:06 pm »

My normal swarm removal attire. All my removal pics are too large to post, but the attire starts with a short sleeve shirt and most tines it comes off if the bees start to get under it.

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GENERAL BEEKEEPING - MAIN POSTING FORUM. / Re: When to stop feeding syrup to just-installed package?

« Last post by The15thMember on Today at 05:27:05 pm »

I already had some made up so I gave it to them. I've heard a lot that if they're taking it, keep giving it. So we'll see what they do with it.

I can see doing that too, because they should stop taking it if your flow gets good.  It's just a question of whether you care if they plateau for a bit now if your flow is weak.  If you don't feed the swarm, they will tell you a lot.  If they keep building comb and growing, then you are out of the woods.  If they seem to be struggling, then maybe not. 

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GENERAL BEEKEEPING - MAIN POSTING FORUM. / Re: When to stop feeding syrup to just-installed package?

« Last post by Terri Yaki on Today at 04:08:27 pm »

I already had some made up so I gave it to them. I've heard a lot that if they're taking it, keep giving it. So we'll see what they do with it.

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GENERAL BEEKEEPING - MAIN POSTING FORUM. / Re: Community Feeding

« Last post by The15thMember on Today at 02:37:30 pm »

I think this falls under "Do what works for you".   

Per usual. 

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HONEYBEE REMOVAL / Re: This Girl has the JP//Schawee Touch!

« Last post by animal on Today at 02:34:18 pm »

My goodness, at least she is apparently a fellow beekeeper. I had no idea that this little video would be met with such criticism and controversy. A little entertainment from her, a fellow beekeeper to you was my goal. I don?t know the girl nor anything more about her than which is displayed in this. Video.

Honest question:
To be fair to her; Was y'all just as straight forward and critical in her comment section? Affording her the opportunity to answer your criticism and dislikes? If so maybe you might help her to be aware of details which might help her transition into making  the type of videos that would meet with your approval.

Speaking as a man that is straight and known to be a bit "forward" at times ... I see no reason to be critical in any comment on that which is displayed in this video. 

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HONEYBEE REMOVAL / Re: This Girl has the JP//Schawee Touch!

« Last post by The15thMember on Today at 02:32:42 pm »

Honest question:
To be fair to her; Was y'all just as straight forward and critical in her comment section? Affording her the opportunity to answer your criticism and dislikes? If so maybe you might help her to be aware of details which might help her transition into making  the type of videos that would meet with your approval.

I don't need her or her videos to meet with my approval.  She can do whatever she wants and that's fine.  It's just not the kind of thing I enjoy or think is valuable.  Other people are welcome to it.  I think if more people didn't say anything at all when they didn't have anything nice to say, YouTube would be a nicer place, so I'm certainly not going to go and complain in her comments section.  I'm just not going to watch her videos.       

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HONEYBEE REMOVAL / Re: This Girl has the JP//Schawee Touch!

« Last post by AustinB on Today at 02:31:34 pm »

My goodness, at least she is apparently a fellow beekeeper. I had no idea that this little video would be met with such criticism and controversy. A little entertainment from her, a fellow beekeeper to you was my goal. I don?t know the girl nor anything more about her than which is displayed in this. Video.

Honest question:
To be fair to her; Was y'all just as straight forward and critical in her comment section? Affording her the opportunity to answer your criticism and dislikes? If so maybe you might help her to be aware of details which might help her transition into making  the type of videos that would meet with your approval.

My first comment was centered in jest, if you re-read it I think you'll agree. We all know social media is tailored for clicks, so no biggie. Its America, she has a right to put content out into the public, the public has a right to express their opinion. No need for it to be more than that

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HONEYBEE REMOVAL / Re: This Girl has the JP//Schawee Touch!

« Last post by Ben Framed on Today at 02:18:21 pm »

My goodness, at least she is apparently a fellow beekeeper. I had no idea that this little video would be met with such criticism and controversy. A little entertainment from her, a fellow beekeeper to you was my goal. I don?t know the girl nor anything more about her than which is displayed in this. Video.

Honest question:
To be fair to her; Was y'all just as straight forward and critical in her comment section? Affording her the opportunity to answer your criticism and dislikes? If so maybe you might help her to be aware of details which might help her transition into making  the type of videos that would meet with your approval.