The Flowhive was the thing that brought me to the arcane world of beekeeping. 
It sounded so simple; put bugs in a box and get honey!
What a wild and crazy trip this has been, but I mean that in a good way, mostly.
As a relatively fit and healthy new retiree, I had been searching for a hobby that included Nature, some woodwork, and some reward possible. Voila, the Flowhive.
I harvested honey my first year, about 35 lbs, and never used it again. I purchased 2 Flows that first year, and gave one to my daughter out on the West Coast of B.C. She inherited my Flow the next year.
It was not objectionable to use, but in comparison to my 10 frame Lang’s, it could not compete. I figured with her time constrained life she could use it more than I. 
Expensive? Yes. Quality? Decent, not stellar. Fun? Totally!
It’s what brought me to the ‘dance’ so I will not slag the Flow.
OMG, the things I have learned since those days 4 years ago!
Thanks to all all on Bee-L, Randy, Peter, Western, et al, who have helped my journey.
Without you rockstars I would have failed, given up, whatever. 
Best regards,
Brian
PS - My daughter still runs 2 Flow hives and harvests honey each year. West Central Alberta has way better honey production though. Waaay better. ; )

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