Garey B. Spradley wrote:
>
> This is my first year in beekeeping and I have yet to master the use of my
> smoker.  I can get a fire going producing good smoke, but by the time I
> pull my gloves on, the smoker quits. Any advice on correct procedure here?
>
>          Judy
>
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>           A Displaced Texan in PA                    [log in to unmask]
>            Iron Acres - where the water is red and the grass is green!
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Pine straw seems to work good for me.
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Steven Albritton
LDS Communications, Sports America, Chavin Honey Farms
Monroe, Louisiana