> A time period is started ( 2-3 minutes) for all entrants to light their 
> smoker and set in place.

2-3 minutes?  Anyone who can't light a smoker in 30 seconds or less is not a 
real beekeeper IMO.

My wife is the champ.  20 seconds average.

Could it be from going to the yards with me?

Typical yard visit:

Drive in.
Open the door.
Grab hive tool.
Out of the truck.
Glance at entrances.
Walk to nearest hive of interest.
Off with a lid.
Out with a frame.
"Drat!  Where's that smoker?" 

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