Hi Ernie; My name is Dick Squires and I live in Reno, NV., - winters are cold (not as cold as where you are), but normally winters temps are (lows) teens & 20's & (high) 30's to 50's; summer temps are (lows) 40's to 50's & (highs) high 80's to low 90's. The purpose of this letter is to find out your Carniolans Hive Management. I believe you published to the group a "to do list" for the medicating & procedures that you followed for managing your hives a couple of years ago. I will be receiving my first shipment of Carniolans in late April early May of this year; also, I am a beginner (new-bee). I would appreciate if you could send me a listing of what month you do what with your Carniolans relating to medications and/or any other information that you deem appropriate for me. I went to the archives to see if I could find anything & I did not. I realize this is an imposition on you, but I would appreciate the assistance. If anyone else in the group has suggestions, please advise. Thanking you in advance. Dick Squires Reno, NV