hi bob, i appreciate your response.  this (from your "rule") jumped out at me:

-- Bob Harrison <[log in to unmask]> wrote:
 "dinks" only fit in research yards and hobby back yards. 

how is research done on "dinks" applicable to strong production hives?  i'm sure they are easier to work and to measure, but if we are looking for research to help us raise and care for strong, healthy bees, then it seems to me that is what should be used for research purposes.

i have never seen seen a 'research yard' with my own eyes, so i'm only going on what you say here.

deknow

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