by Athena C | May 8, 2017
Westward Ho! I used Udorami to plan and track our trip with 2 adult sons and my husband. We were all coming from various parts of the country for dual duty: tour a couple potential college campuses and vacate. I added items using my smartphone and you could follow our progress! I also moved items from my working list to the public one shown in blog form below.
Before we go, though, Did you know traveling has health benefits? Karen Reed in PositiveHealthWellness.com lists eight of them here. I especially liked the idea of just getting off your computer and moving. And for good health of the planet include lots of public transport, hiking and biking! by Athena C.
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by Athena C | Jul 12, 2016
Aaah, eating in the great outdoors! The friendly bison pictured above is extra and available at some of our National Parks. Remember they are celebrating 100 years and we want them around another 100 years. This U-mi list has a variety of ideas for picnics with friends. cURL error 28: Operation timed out after 5001 milliseconds with 0 bytes received
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by Athena C | Jul 12, 2016
Enjoy a romantic picnic with your sweetheart. This Picnic Time for Couples U-mi list is a complete combination packed with music, cheese and fun! cURL error 28: Connection timed out after 5001 milliseconds
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by Athena C | Jun 27, 2016
This U-mi list is sure to entice the camper in us all. Whether you’re planning to enjoy the nature of your backyard, revisit that favorite childhood lake spot, or start your trek through our National Parks, the proper gear is a must. I’ve included an extra link in our list because 2016 marks the Centennial of these wondrous and majestic places: OUR National Parks. cURL error 28: Operation timed out after 5001 milliseconds with 0 bytes received
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by Athena C | Jun 20, 2016
What a wonderful way to spend a Saturday morning. A friend invited me to take a tour of some apiaries (bee yards). We learned about the different hive types, but also about the holistic manner of living WITH nature. I used Udorami to help take notes along the way, edited a few items, but kept the rest as an “example.” Udorami view by Athena Christodoulou
Bees are NOT attracted to red flowers
I couldn't resist getting this beautiful California poppy while on the Bosque apiary. It was one of many colorful specimens around to delight bees and visitors alike. I forgot to ask if this flower, as close as it is to red, would be on a bee list. The link is to the organization which organized the Saturday tour. There were over ten sites available and we made it to only four, but had a great time with one of the most important species for our way of life....the BEE! Don't use pesticides. |
Warre in the Bosque
A Warre hive hybridizes the Lang (Langstroth) and Top-bar hives. This photograph shows the innards. We stumbled upon an apiary and horticultural gem at this site in the Bosque. Muscovy ducks took care of any snail problem and provided eggs. Flowers delighted the senses and fed bees and other pollinators. I was so enchanted I forgot to take many pictures. Add that connectivity was horrible, I couldn't upload a picture in a Udorami item, so I chucked the reporter role and just enjoyed the experience. Don't use pesticides! |
Frames for Lang hive
Black cell insert for brood and yellow for honey. Pop in a frame of food grade plastic coated with bees wax to attract bees. |
Honey flow hive from Australia
No queen or brood in top and can get honey without opening hive. Leaves Brood intact, avoided mites, wax left in to be rebuilt. For more mite control put Crisco on wax paper with powdered sugar |
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Hat, veil, and hive tool
$290 for hives and need gloves, hat, fine mesh strainer, and smoker. Can't see red so plant other colors. |
Dawn in the city
Leave 10-12 bars over winter and add crystallized honey. 12lbs a year honey. |
S Sandoval
Dawn in the city. Kenyan Top bar @ with enough size for ten lbs each bar. |
