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Thanks Mike hope to see you at expo.

I am in Shreveport. Want to trade. I have lorobbees version the sideline one. Battery power. Bought in October of this year. Wish I had a corded provap instead.

See you at NAHBE

Another nice video Mike. Happy New Year and I hope you have a great time at the Expo.

I agree Mike seeing way too many folks adding fondants or routine sugar bricks to hives in the Fall and over the Winter as a regular "feeding" routine instead of as an emergency feed to tide the bees over during poor weather just before the flow starts. I believe it encourages bees to come up to the top of the hive and stay there instead of staying down below where their regular winter food store are/should bee. Bees up north are not inclined to go back down or to the outside edges where there might still be food. Like my hives to be bulked up in the Fall to have sufficient food stores/resources (60 pounds worth in Pennsylvania) to last until Spring. Usually keep some frozen frames of honey in the freezer to add in (once thawed) as emergency food or if not needed add them to spring nuc sales. Looking forward to seeing ya at the Expo!

Thanks for the video. See ya’ in Louisville.

Thanks for sharing Mike. My northern bees need their fondant. Hope to see you in Louisville. Happy New Year

Wish i could make it to expo this year. We have had a really warm Dec so far, with them flying so much i wonder if thats why so many hives are light

I agree it’s only as emergency. Here in Michigan I always leave at least “1” honey super on top of double deep for them to winter over . But are times when Temperatures are zero an below and a strong hive will go through a deep an a super like water to stay warm . 80% of the time ain’t got no choice but to feed🤷🏻‍♂️. My first year was an education 😢 had 4 super strong hives going into winter and was sure they would be fine.( was an extremely snowy windy sub zero winter that year) That first spring I had nothing but all dead hives I was heartbroken and ready to get out of the bee business. My grandfather and my great grandfather raised bees but my father had no interest in it So I didn’t have anyone to guide me. I learned from my mistakes and promise myself that would never happen again on my watch allowing my girls to starve to death . Mid January “regardless “ each an every hive gets 2 pounds. Grandfather always preached ( Son a ounce of prevention is worth apound of cure ) Up here we just don’t have a choice unless you have a huge barn an can move all hives in out of the direct weather. I did a thermo image of all the hives and most are at or near the honey supers. They are calling for a below normal January temperature for us an that could be Zero an below. If that happens will be some bad news for the bees. Down South it gets cold and freezing at times but you normally don’t see Zero an below . But I sure wish when I got out of the military in my youth I would of stayed an lived down south instead of coming back home to Michigan . Over my lifetime I would have saved millions in cost 😂😂😂 God bless an keep safe Mike and thanks for all the time you spend making videos to learn from we all appreciate it ❤❤❤

Hello Mike we have had rain rain an cold but now we having a few good warm days so it is OA for me in the morning. I got behind on this round. Just a thought for you an us mainly . On TH-cam there are two weather videos I watch (1) weather nation (2) Rynn hall . They have been saying we all on the mid an East are getting ready to have a MAJOR MAJOR weather change in January an maybe February or part of February so far . With COLD AN SNOW . Looked like you are going to get some of it also . But our temperature are going to be down around-0- an highs in the teens or maybe lower 🤷‍♂️🤷‍♂️. Be safe traveling an have fun . Thanks

Mike, I always put sugar on my hives for the winter in a plastic top hive feeder. It is there for emergency food an as a moisture absorber. If it’s still there in the spring, I use it to make syrup to feed splits. Hopefully, I will see you at the Expo. I plan on being there if the Good Lord is willing and the Tennessee River doesn’t rise too much!

See you Thursday. Safe travels.

Keeping them healthy and strong! Thanks Mike!

I have pulled a few empty supers i had left on hive for insurence. Warm winters have hurt us in S.C. too

Ya gotta try the InstantVap. So nice not to drag a cord around! See you in a couple of days Mike!!

Great video Mike! Thanks for sharing and look forward to meeting you at the expo🐝

I'm afraid these warm Winters some of us are having is redefining what a "heavy" hive is in the Fall. It seems my Hive Alive fondant is becoming a more important part of my Winter set-up. I don't really like spending the money, but $20 worth of "insurance" on a hive that could make me close to $1000 is a pretty easy pill to swallow!!! See you soon!!!!

Looking forward to seeing you at the Expo! Safe travels! 🐝💛

It's tough to get them ready for winter that so far hasn't showed up. Very few days that my bees are staying home and I'm sure it's the same for your area. But you're spot on that it's our responsibility to keep them fed. Take care and enjoy the Expo.

That's an excellent point; get them ready in the Fall instead of having to supplement in the winter. I just wish sugar prices would come down; it's not cheap to feed bees these days. I began insulating my hives several years ago and discovered an unexpected benefit in that they use far less honey to overwinter.

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Remember the days of petal powered generators! 😂

Mike, have a great New Years and have fun at the expo. I'm not going this year but I'll be down your way at Gulf Shores most of Jan. I might be bring down some cold weather. LOL

Hey Mike, thanks for the update. Have fun at the expo. 56 degrees today finally. I hit them all good with o/a. I think it makes all the difference with healthy bees coming out of winter.

Happy New Year Mike! Have a great time at the Expo.

Spot on my man. Get them ready for the winter when fall arrives, and usually they end up good when spring hits. The season does not end when you extract the honey. Beekeeping is always preparing for “what” is coming. Static beekeeping equals dead hives in the spring. Enjoy your travels.

Hope Christmas was wonderful and a happy new year to you and the family. Looking forward to EXPO again this year! Already over spent my budget.

Happy new year 🎉

Thanksforr sharing Mike .Happy New Years

Happy New Year 🎉 Thanks for the video 😊

Thank you so much for making those candles for me! Completed my advent wreath for the year! Was fun to watch the wax melting process too 😊

Awesome video for new beekeepers to learn queen rearing

Yepper, electrical equipment works so much better when plugged in🤨😳🤫 Merry Christmas and see ya in two weeks!

Merry Christmas, Mike

Merry Christmas Mike! Thanks for another nice video, may God bless you and your family!

Merry Christmas

Thanks for this year's videos, can't wait till next year's videos btw, did I understand it right when you talked about the liir, are you with the fire department?

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I think a wax melter is on my horizon...Merry Christmas Mike. Have a great holiday season, stay warm....

Love the video Mike. Hope to see you at the expo again this year. Merry Christmas!!

Merry Christmas Mike

God Jul & Gott Nytt År :)

Is that your trailer for NAHBE deals?

Merry Christmas and Happy New Year!!

Do you also have a full time job?

Nice rendering video, good looking blocks of wax. Wax rendering and usage are a couple of things I need to dial in. See you in Kentucky

This holiday season I tried some of the white rubbery silicone molds off of Amazon... they worked really well and the price is right! Very pleased with results. Placing toothpicks on the sides of the mold, under the hairclip holding the wick, will allow you to fill the mold and not have to deal with leveling issues. For sure Jesus is the reason we celebrate and give thanks. Amen! See ya at the Expo!

Love the message. Yes, Jesus is the reason for the season.❤🎉

Great video Mike. Do you have to purchase additional wax, or do you generate all you need for your candle business? See you soon!!!

3:05 I like my flir 😊🐝☀️Thanks Mike!