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

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.

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.

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.

I resent your comments: moderator or not!

George Imirie

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