>      but now someone
>      has told me, since they didn't draw it this year, they never
>      will. I can see that if it was heavily trafficked, but it
>      wasn't. I hate the thought of replacing all that foundation.
 
Not necessarily true.  Depends on many factors.  It may not bee quite
as attractive next year, but if it is still wired in place and not
too badly broken, it may well be okay.
 
Best solution is not to give tto much at once, and not to oversuper
with foundation.
 
Or use plastic foundation.
Regards
 
Allen
 
W. Allen Dick, Beekeeper                                         VE6CFK
RR#1, Swalwell, Alberta  Canada T0M 1Y0
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