Hi, Debra. I do the same thing you did with your top honey super and also with the lower brood super. If bees are flying before you open the hive, it isn't too cold to open the brood super. Just put on your veil and let the bees get mad if they want to. They'll get over it. Dan __________________________________________________ Do You Yahoo!? Make a great connection at Yahoo! Personals. http://personals.yahoo.com