> I never MENTIONED the Imirie SHIM, so you are "reading" between the lines.

Not really.  I was changing the subject a bit, and I apologise.

> I write for "general" uses or management techniques, understanding that
many
> competent beekeepers might disagree due to their location, the race of
their
> bees, their aim be it pollination, honey production, or hobby; and I make
no
> attempt to cover all bases.

Yes, I realise that, and I appreciate what you are doing, but sometimes, i
think you are oversimplifying.

> After all, JFK bested Nixon by 50.1% to 49.9% to become President; and
> neither side gave a damn about all those other candidates from minority
> groups.

That was then.  This is now.  Besides that is US politics, and this is an
international group.  Who cares?

> I stand firm in my statements regarding ventilation of a colony, EVEN IN
> WINTER, is very important, and I don't use or even suggest Imirie Shims\>
for that.
> Upper Entrances in a Goble type Inner Cover is what I use for upper
entrance
> ventilation; whereas the Imirie Shim should ONLY be used in between supers
> during a nectar flow, and no other time.

Ventilation is important. No argument.  BUT, when people start saying that
cold does not kill bees, that is when I say, "Whoa".  Cold *does* kill bees
(eventually), but in moderation, cold is usually not the biggest problem.
Ventilation has to be appropriate for the environment in question.  Too
litle is bad, anywhere, but too much is, well... too much, and that is a
matter of judgement.

> I resent your comments: moderator or not!

Gee, George.  We're on the same side here.  Let's work together on this.

allen
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