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Offline a wannabee

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If anyone has one super with frames and foundation that I could borrow or buy within driving distance of Atlanta I would be very grateful. I have supers on order from 2 different suppliers but they are 2-3 weeks behind on orders. I'll know next time but this would get me out of a jam. I have one hive with 2 deep bodies and they are completely full. I am afraid they will swarm if they cannot expand soon. I'll replace yours with mine as soon as they arrive.

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For the time being you can use a waxed cardboard box to let them build in until you get your other supers. Could also remove a few frames and steal a little honey thus giving them more room to breathe.


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Offline tillie

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Go to the Metro Atlanta Beekeepers page and call someone like PN Williams - he always has equipment and sells it as a business - he's in Forest Park - just south of the airport.  You should come to our meetings if you don't already.  Next one is June11 at the Botanical Garden at 7 PM

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Dale's Variety Store in Ellijay will have what you need.

Offline a wannabee

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All great ideas, Thanks! I'll try and make it to the meeting. I live in Brookhaven, not too far away from the Botanical Gardens.

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If you are in Brookhaven, then call PN 404-366-6404 - it's about a 20 - 25 minute drive from your part of town to Forest Park and he sells beekeeping equipment as part of his business.

Linda T in Atlanta (not far from you - I live near Northside Hospital)

Offline GTBee

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I can have one for you tomorrow.  I work at Ga Tech.  Let me know.

Offline a wannabee

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Gtbee & Linda,

Thanks for the information. I went to P.N. Williams today and bought what I needed. I wish I had known about him earlier. I could have saved a lot of money on shipping by buying everything through him! This is a great source for information and thanks for offering the super GTbee.

Kevin

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Hi Kevin,

If you ever need any hands on help, I am just a hop, skip and a jump from you (off of High Point Road).  I am also working sometimes with the guys on Roswell Rd at the Blue Heron Nature Preserve where they now have four hives.   

Great about the super and PN,

Linda T in Atlanta just up the road from you