We all know how lucky he is to have you, but I'd say you are also lucky to have him. It must be such a joy to mentor and guide someone and see your hard earned knowledge embraced by the next generation.
I love hearing Bob’s stories an Seth with his laughter . I guess at the end of this season going with things get a little slower we will be seeing Seth putting a boom lift on His trailer. LOL . ( I sure would be for me ) . Bob I hope you have a great season this year . Thanks
This brought back fun memories...I started on two way pallets and convinced my girlfriend into helping me load bees by hand..the loading went ok but after 20 miles of gravel road and a creek crossing to arrive at the new yard, the boxes were covered with mad bees. We were both covered in crawling stinging bees and I thought she might kill me before we finished unloading. Day I bought a forklift changed my hobby into a buisness and definitely improved my relationship..😅
Weld aluminum with my mig welder came with spool gun I've never used it. Just need to change the gas and maybe switch the wires id have to look . What a great resource south Georgia we have.. I'm in Michigan probably could take down hundred nucs in January bring back 500 in April. Really going to move into the latshaw strains.. after watching our swarm quarantine yard crash again and all the f2 latshaw in that yard survive tells me they can handle higher levels of viruses.. we requeen everything make splits but still those swarms we catch are sick.. my son and I run 50 swarm traps around the area just mostly for fun.. that quarantine typically dies off .. I'm impressed with the latshaw.. i buy f1 virgins for 7.00 I buy 150
Necessity is the mother of invention. Seth, as far as the front of the trailer, build a taller headache rack. Then you won't have to worry about them shifting forward in a panic braking scenario. I need to get started on building my 2 way pallets as well. Always something to do to stay busy in beekeeping! Hope you guys had a great time at the expo!
I built a similar cart but I used coarser tread tires and I added a second tire on both sides (dualies). They made it much more stable on rougher ground. Also my handle looped across to connect both sides so I could shift my hands more easily. Good luck Seth.
Great seeing you guys this weekend. I didn’t get a chance to talk to you guys much because you always had a cross around you. This pallet setup was exactly what I was going to ask about. Thanks for this video!!!
Hi @bob Bonnie. How about some more on the technicals about those 2 way pallets and a little more close up and measurements on that hand truck, including measurements and further on what you like/dislike and how you would improve it. Thanks.
Another greag video thank you! Watching Seth load made me think of a possible improvement, a set of handholds or grips or a u-shaped bar about halfway up the back of the frame would aid in lifting the second course up or sliding the handtruck back out of the pallet. A U-shaped bar would allow you to grab with one hand in the center.
My mentor told me stories about moving bees. He said the worst was when his boy tipped the truck in the cranberry bogs. They spent the whole night getting the boxes put back together and set up. In the pollination world the farmers want their bees when they need them. When it's time to pull the hives out, the farmers would call and say they are spraying the next day or two days away. He would have to go and get those bees out of there. He had a fork lift of some kind that was towed behind the trailer.
🤣"I'm getting better at editing." Bees do have a tendency to bring out some colorful language from time to time.😂Have a great weekend Bob. 😁 Thanks you 2 for sharing your time.👍 Something I noticed not sure it's a big issue or not, his feet are slipping some while he is backing up on that metal while he is loading those. 2 man carry looks a lot faster.
Well its 3°f here in Sask The bugs are sitting in 22°F and 29°F inside their R20 wrapped groups of four . My single this morning out my living room window is at 7.4°F R20 wrap i have remote sensors in the wraps on top of the hive cover under the insulation Its the coldest its been all winter right now . Im kinda jealous of you guys . On the brightside i can go outside and the horseflys and blood sucking mosquitos are at a low . All you need to watch out for are the snow snakes !!! As usual another great video
Thats a good idea with two per half pallet. We have a pump handle pallet truck and have to say your method looks better and less work. We have to move 4 at a time then man handle them onto another pallet. Just a thought would it not be wiser to put mesh across the entrances so the bees cannot get out and start moving them early in the morning when they are still all inside. Thats how me and my Grandad do it anyways. Zero stings and zero losses. Thats with bumble bee colonies aswell (Buff tails). Next week we are moving 11 hives into some fruit woodland so they are all set up for the tree blossom.
Do you have any video of when Seth first started? You could show people Seth from day one to presant day. That young man is doing great. Thank you Bob for teaching him and us the art of beekeeping.
Today -31c outside and inside the wrap +12.3°C Or -23.8F and 54.14F Hahira 8°F Lakemont 6°F Im not checking on the brood until March or early April WEATHER PERMITTING 😢
Hi Bob - I really enjoy the information you share with us, thanks for that. Technical question, what are the mics/transmitters you and Seth are wearing and what is the receiver for them? I do video for our bee association and these are interesting. Thank you.
My first cart was very similar. I’m thinking about making some wide pallets to top the load( maybe 8 foot wide). I’ve noticed that even front to back straps on every row won’t prevent the occasional fly off. Not acceptable to me either.
Well White Fox Sask is -22°C or -7.6F And the temp inside the single hive with the R20 wrap measured on top of the migratory cover is 47.12 °F . I have to drive 20 mi to to check the groups of four I dont want to go outside 😫 So the single hive temp will have to suffice . Im wondering when the video on the unloading will be posted Keep them coming plz . Len
I’ve learned to over strap anything I haul, 40 yrs ago my dad and I left Carter lumber with a whole bunk of osb and 10 square of roof shingles on top no straps well when he took off at a stop sign that whole package slid of the truck and sat in the middle of a state rt just like it was on the truck I have never lost a load ever again
Hello Great laugh Seth. I believe Ian Steppler is changing his pallet design so that pallet( 2 x 4 and plywood) is flush with underbar on migratory lid. 2x4 and plywood of pallet extend about 7/8 inch past hive body, in both front and back. Pallet and migratory lid butt up to adjacent pallets/hives/lids when loading a truck four high. This makes for a more stable load as everything is tight. Plywood on base should be weather proofed, front and back.
Yes, treated wood. 5 to 12 years if they do not receive further treatment. Some pallets have the treated lumber dipped in used motor oil and diesel (50-50%) before assembly. Those last longer.
He really needs to invest into some propper long Ramps. Later you need them for the forklift too. With this board you are way to likelx to trip, which will cost you more then new ramps. Also putt a small wooden ramp (just 8-10" high) in front on the lower row of hives, realmy makes stackung easier. Also he needs a boom lift. Al the weight is quite harsh an yur body. If he doesn't have two right thumbs and can weld a little they are about 1k$ if propper homemade
Ha Bob I did not think u would do a video because u are at the expo I like the pallet but how do u keep them from rotting from being on the ground. I hope u are having a great time at the expo I have seen pics that there was standing room only when you did your talk. I am looking forward in getting the vedio from the expo. Thanks for the video hope you have a wonderful time and a safe trip back.
Bob, I have been wondering for a few years now why you don't put bees in upstate South Carolina? I thought maybe it was the drive or maybe the bureaucracy? Just curious. Hope I'm not out of line with the question.
Interesting and something learned. Although most likely we will never have that many hives to move!. Now our main focus and our bees is RAIN! Seems to be an ugly four letter word for us anymore. We got a whopping five inches of rain last year and ZERO honey!
Im kinda jealous 😢 -31 c or -23.8 F here today the single is at 11.2C or 52.16 F The colder the weather the warmer they have become 🤔 Im guessing they are moving up from the bottom box 📦??? I need video in there too ,maybe next year ! I found it and put Hahira on my weather app . Like you said before its two different worlds . Only 3 months and the snow starts to disappear!🎉!
We all know how lucky he is to have you, but I'd say you are also lucky to have him. It must be such a joy to mentor and guide someone and see your hard earned knowledge embraced by the next generation.
I can see that you aren't just the boss, or a coworker but y'all are friends helping each other out.
Great to see Bob helping Seth out. That help, knowledge and guidance will help him through the rest of his life. 💛🐝
I love hearing Bob’s stories an Seth with his laughter . I guess at the end of this season going with things get a little slower we will be seeing Seth putting a boom lift on
His trailer. LOL . ( I sure would be for me ) . Bob I hope you have a great season this year . Thanks
Thank you and the same for you.
"...the doors on a cheap motels" lol
In my opinion that space at the back is useful, it allows the pallets to snug tight , pallet to pallet, top to top
Bob your a genius...
Nice to see Seth still building his outfit
I am about to move 14 colonies and I am thinking this will be the way to go!
WOW, wasnt expecting the second layer to be that easy... Impressive seth.
This brought back fun memories...I started on two way pallets and convinced my girlfriend into helping me load bees by hand..the loading went ok but after 20 miles of gravel road and a creek crossing to arrive at the new yard, the boxes were covered with mad bees. We were both covered in crawling stinging bees and I thought she might kill me before we finished unloading. Day I bought a forklift changed my hobby into a buisness and definitely improved my relationship..😅
Great video Bob I love watching you updates special when you work with Seth 🐝🐝🐝
Seth have best teacher in the world 🐝😉💪👍👍👍
Regards Sebastian from UK
Great job at the expo. Always a pleasure to see you and everyone that works for you. I vote Blue Ridge Honey as the best looking booth.
Good to see you and Pam too.
Weld aluminum with my mig welder came with spool gun I've never used it. Just need to change the gas and maybe switch the wires id have to look . What a great resource south Georgia we have.. I'm in Michigan probably could take down hundred nucs in January bring back 500 in April. Really going to move into the latshaw strains.. after watching our swarm quarantine yard crash again and all the f2 latshaw in that yard survive tells me they can handle higher levels of viruses.. we requeen everything make splits but still those swarms we catch are sick.. my son and I run 50 swarm traps around the area just mostly for fun.. that quarantine typically dies off .. I'm impressed with the latshaw.. i buy f1 virgins for 7.00 I buy 150
I loved the cheap motel story Mr Bob. Unfortunately, ive been getting returned paint from Lowes at a huge discount so my motels will be easy to see.
Thanks for sharing Bob and Seth! Really enjoyed it!
Love the story’s! Seth has a great thing going there for sure. Keep up the great work.
Was nice to meet ya at Bee Expo I enjoyed your classes and the last talk on Saturday. Looking forward to 2024 season 😊
Great video for all of us with smaller beekeeping operations. Thanks Ben & Seth!
Thanks
Necessity is the mother of invention. Seth, as far as the front of the trailer, build a taller headache rack. Then you won't have to worry about them shifting forward in a panic braking scenario. I need to get started on building my 2 way pallets as well. Always something to do to stay busy in beekeeping! Hope you guys had a great time at the expo!
I built a similar cart but I used coarser tread tires and I added a second tire on both sides (dualies). They made it much more stable on rougher ground. Also my handle looped across to connect both sides so I could shift my hands more easily. Good luck Seth.
Надо такую же тележку замутить 👍
Great seeing you guys this weekend. I didn’t get a chance to talk to you guys much because you always had a cross around you. This pallet setup was exactly what I was going to ask about. Thanks for this video!!!
The board with magnets and hinges has me thinking, but can’t quite figure it out. Ask Seth to show us. Thanks for another great video.
Hi @bob Bonnie. How about some more on the technicals about those 2 way pallets and a little more close up and measurements on that hand truck, including measurements and further on what you like/dislike and how you would improve it. Thanks.
Another greag video thank you! Watching Seth load made me think of a possible improvement, a set of handholds or grips or a u-shaped bar about halfway up the back of the frame would aid in lifting the second course up or sliding the handtruck back out of the pallet. A U-shaped bar would allow you to grab with one hand in the center.
Thank you I’ll be sure to incorporate that in my new design
I been using the same setup for the pass 6 years that the poor man way.
Stories and Sunday morning coffee. You will have that as experiences in life are accumulated.
Thanks for sharing bob and seth ! Really enjoyed it! Happy new year!
Thanks.Happy New Year!
I am impressed that he's not wearing a bee suit! :). I'd be petrified of 100 stings!
My mentor told me stories about moving bees. He said the worst was when his boy tipped the truck in the cranberry bogs. They spent the whole night getting the boxes put back together and set up.
In the pollination world the farmers want their bees when they need them. When it's time to pull the hives out, the farmers would call and say they are spraying the next day or two days away. He would have to go and get those bees out of there.
He had a fork lift of some kind that was towed behind the trailer.
Bob is a good idea. The cost is less if the crane is not available,Even more beautiful than this idea is Seth's laugh, it is truly terrible🤣🤣
🤣"I'm getting better at editing." Bees do have a tendency to bring out some colorful language from time to time.😂Have a great weekend Bob. 😁 Thanks you 2 for sharing your time.👍 Something I noticed not sure it's a big issue or not, his feet are slipping some while he is backing up on that metal while he is loading those. 2 man carry looks a lot faster.
Well its 3°f here in Sask
The bugs are sitting in 22°F and 29°F inside their R20 wrapped groups of four .
My single this morning out my living room window is at 7.4°F R20 wrap i have remote sensors in the wraps on top of the hive cover under the insulation
Its the coldest its been all winter right now .
Im kinda jealous of you guys .
On the brightside i can go outside and the horseflys and blood sucking mosquitos are at a low .
All you need to watch out for are the snow snakes !!!
As usual another great video
Wrong conversion sorry
54 F and 61 F
And the single is 45F
I forgot to add the 32 ° to the 1.8 + 32
Thanks For the inspiration and videos.
Thats a good idea with two per half pallet. We have a pump handle pallet truck and have to say your method looks better and less work. We have to move 4 at a time then man handle them onto another pallet. Just a thought would it not be wiser to put mesh across the entrances so the bees cannot get out and start moving them early in the morning when they are still all inside. Thats how me and my Grandad do it anyways. Zero stings and zero losses. Thats with bumble bee colonies aswell (Buff tails). Next week we are moving 11 hives into some fruit woodland so they are all set up for the tree blossom.
Great video thanks for sharing
Do you have any video of when Seth first started? You could show people Seth from day one to presant day. That young man is doing great. Thank you Bob for teaching him and us the art of beekeeping.
He shows up in our videos starting a couple of years ago. Here is a link to one. ua-cam.com/video/tIFlFZ1PXxg/v-deo.html
Hello Bob. Looks like Seth is doing well with his bees.
Great Information Bob Binnie. thanks Do one on a ez-loader 2024 Bob
Thank you for sharing.
Today -31c outside and inside the wrap +12.3°C
Or -23.8F and 54.14F
Hahira 8°F
Lakemont 6°F
Im not checking on the brood until March or early April WEATHER PERMITTING 😢
Whoops forgot to add the 32 in the conversion they are 54 F and 62 F and. 45.32 F for the single
Good Morning Bob ! I’m late this morning, I’ve been plowing snow.
Good morning sir!
Hi Bob - I really enjoy the information you share with us, thanks for that. Technical question, what are the mics/transmitters you and Seth are wearing and what is the receiver for them? I do video for our bee association and these are interesting. Thank you.
We're using "Rhode Wireless Go" mics. The receiver that comes with them is mounted on the camera.
My first cart was very similar. I’m thinking about making some wide pallets to top the load( maybe 8 foot wide). I’ve noticed that even front to back straps on every row won’t prevent the occasional fly off. Not acceptable to me either.
Well White Fox Sask is -22°C or -7.6F
And the temp inside the single hive with the R20 wrap measured on top of the migratory cover is 47.12 °F .
I have to drive 20 mi to to check the groups of four
I dont want to go outside 😫
So the single hive temp will have to suffice .
Im wondering when the video on the unloading will be posted
Keep them coming plz .
Len
Hi Bob, I really like the idea of the hand truck, did you build it yourself from scratch or did you customize it to get the forks on?
I built it from scratch. As I mentioned, it's a bit heavy though.
I’ve learned to over strap anything I haul, 40 yrs ago my dad and I left Carter lumber with a whole bunk of osb and 10 square of roof shingles on top no straps well when he took off at a stop sign that whole package slid of the truck and sat in the middle of a state rt just like it was on the truck I have never lost a load ever again
I have to admit that I have learned a lot the hard way.
Can you post dimensions of the cart? Thanks for the great information
Hello
Great laugh Seth.
I believe Ian Steppler is changing his pallet design so that pallet( 2 x 4 and plywood) is flush with underbar on migratory lid. 2x4 and plywood of pallet extend about 7/8 inch past hive body, in both front and back. Pallet and migratory lid butt up to adjacent pallets/hives/lids when loading a truck four high. This makes for a more stable load as everything is tight.
Plywood on base should be weather proofed, front and back.
That should work good with his machine.
The whole load should be more stable. Pallets are tightly butted together at top and bottom. @@bobbinnie9872
I wonder if you could put a roller on the toe of the forks to inch in and roll vs slide.
That's a thought but I do remember using the tip to lift and scoot things around.
Two questions: 1) Are the pallets made out treated wood? 2) How long do the pallets last?
Yes, treated wood. 5 to 12 years if they do not receive further treatment. Some pallets have the treated lumber dipped in used motor oil and diesel (50-50%) before assembly. Those last longer.
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He really needs to invest into some propper long Ramps. Later you need them for the forklift too. With this board you are way to likelx to trip, which will cost you more then new ramps. Also putt a small wooden ramp (just 8-10" high) in front on the lower row of hives, realmy makes stackung easier.
Also he needs a boom lift. Al the weight is quite harsh an yur body. If he doesn't have two right thumbs and can weld a little they are about 1k$ if propper homemade
Thanks for sharing this video. Do you have a video on how to construct 2 way pallets?
Sorry, only the one for 4 ways which has a link at the end of this one.
Hey Bob, If seth was to go from the back of the pallet woukd the entrances not be facing forward into the wind going down the road? Is that an issues?
That's correct but what I forgot to mention is that I had a low headboard on the trailer that blocked the wind on the front row.
Awsome. Thanks Bob
Bob could you share the product you use to put in the tires so they won’t go flat.
The "Flatless" tires came already foam filled.
So 2 questions the entrances face same way? I just saw him smoke. Do yall screen entrance?
In this instance all entrances are facing backwards. When moving at night or in cold weather, which is 99% of what we do, we don't screen.
@@bobbinnie9872 thanks Bob. Can you do a video on building these. I think I am going to build these for my honey yards.
I just saw a video about the bad effects of stainless steel foundation wire in frames. Do you use SS foundation wire and notice any ill effects
All of our foundation is plastic so couldn't say.
From Algeria
Ha Bob I did not think u would do a video because u are at the expo I like the pallet but how do u keep them from rotting from being on the ground. I hope u are having a great time at the expo I have seen pics that there was standing room only when you did your talk. I am looking forward in getting the vedio from the expo. Thanks for the video hope you have a wonderful time and a safe trip back.
looks like the pallet runners and bottoms are treated lumber.
Thank you Frances. The Expo was great and yes the bottom boards on the ground can rot eventually.
If you add el.screw driver and power the wheel all become much more easy...
Bob, I have been wondering for a few years now why you don't put bees in upstate South Carolina? I thought maybe it was the drive or maybe the bureaucracy? Just curious. Hope I'm not out of line with the question.
We could, it's not far. Just haven't gone that way.
@@bobbinnie9872 Thanks Bob. Just curious is all.
Hey Bob do you mind sharing the dimensions of that hand truck?
Sorry, I don't have it close by at this time and don't remember the dimensions.
Hi Mr Bob. Do you have any video from expo. Medno
Showing some photos this Sunday morning.
Interesting and something learned. Although most likely we will never have that many hives to move!. Now our main focus and our bees is RAIN! Seems to be an ugly four letter word for us anymore. We got a whopping five inches of rain last year and ZERO honey!
-16.6F here + 50F in the wrap .
The temperature of the girls is up in this cold weather ???
Whoda thunk it ??!!
Hows the weather in Hayharbor
High of 71°f today but only 56 tomorrow. Here in Lakemont only 43 today.
Im kinda jealous 😢
-31 c or -23.8 F here today the single is at 11.2C or 52.16 F
The colder the weather the warmer they have become 🤔
Im guessing they are moving up from the bottom box 📦??? I need video in there too ,maybe next year !
I found it and put Hahira on my weather app .
Like you said before its two different worlds .
Only 3 months and the snow starts to disappear!🎉!
How wide is that hand truck?
16-3/4 inch between the angle iron forks. You could place a single colony between them if you wanted too.
@@bobbinnie9872 thank you, Sir! I am looking at hand trucks now for an upcoming move. Wish me luck!
Do you have dimensions on the hand truck?
The two angle iron metal forks are 16-1/2 in between the upright which is perfect for moving a single beehive and the uprights are about 4 feet high.
Was nice to meet ya at Bee Expo I enjoyed your classes and the last talk on Saturday. Looking forward to 2024 season 😊