I am hoping that
> Bob will let me know if the changes he mentioned in bee size were linear, 
> volumetric, or changes in mass.\

I really do not know what the changes were but suspect the work done by Dr. 
Jaycox would been on a higher level than the research of my friend Dennis 
Murrel (with no disrespect to Dennis).

The way Dr. Jaycox presented his research to beekeepers it seemed to me the 
changes were in mass. As with much of research of the day I could not see 
the usefulness of his research into cell size.

After our emails back and forth (Dennis) I picked up 25 lbs. of 4.9 
foundation to experiment with ( Dadant). I was later told by Dee the die was 
wrong and the foundation was not really 4.9mm. so I really should not be 
commenting on small cell.

Dee and I used to email back and forth. She suggested I experiment with the 
fully drawn 4.9mm. but to be honest the cost plus shipping was high compared 
to what I normally pay in quantity for foundation/ plastic frames *and* I 
have never liked fully drawn plastic frames although some beeks swear by 
those.

The main thing I learned in private conversation with Dee was that she 
believes strongly in the benefits of her methods. Also Dee is not driven by 
monetary rewards. Only healthy bees and clean honey. Dee has been able to 
send her honey into the U.K. and the U.K. has very strict standards.

Maybe when I started sending emails starting with "Dear Girlfriend" Dee 
thought our pen pal relationship was getting out of hand.

bob

Ps. Did you ever try the cork method Dr. Farrar used to move the bees around 
in his brood boxes Allen? 

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