In a message dated 2/19/2004 9:01:52 AM Pacific Standard Time,
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whereas the Imirie Shim should ONLY be used in between supers during a nectar
flow, and no other time.
Actually, George, I keep one on above the inner cover to make space beetween
the cover and the top. When I scrape burr comb or have scraped comb with honey
in it, or have cappings to feed back to the bees, the IS is perfect for
making space so the bees aren't squished!

BTW, did you receive my private email? I have had computer problems.


Kathy Cox, Bloomfield Bees and Bouquets
Northern California, Italian, 13 hives
www.kathycox.frankcox.net

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