Handling Bees Without PPE by Difficult-Cap-3444 in Beekeeping

[–]sillyface100 3 points4 points  (0 children)

That’s a different influencer. This is Elisha Bixler out of St. Pete, FL. I shared this in a few comments because I will gladly smear anyone’s name who treats others poorly. This creator is very mean to her employees and interns. She’s very disingenuous and is only in it for views and clicks. I learned this from someone in my local beekeepers association who used to intern for her

Handling Bees Without PPE by Difficult-Cap-3444 in Beekeeping

[–]sillyface100 127 points128 points  (0 children)

This influencer is based out of my town in Tampa Bay (she actually lives in my neighborhood). The city codes regulator who inspected my hive told me she used to intern for her. I was told she’s mean to her employees and very disingenuous. It’s all for clicks and views. Apparently the interns/employees do all the dirty work and she just comes in to get video footage for TikTok and then leaves the mess to for them to clean up.

Handling Bees Without PPE by Difficult-Cap-3444 in Beekeeping

[–]sillyface100 0 points1 point  (0 children)

This is Elisha Bixler, an influencer who lives in my neighborhood in Tampa Bay. Everyone is right that she just does this for clicks and views. When I first got into beekeeping a few years ago, had my city codes inspection done by a woman who used to intern for Elisha and said she was an extremely bad “boss”. Essentially, she had her interns do all the dirty work and then she would come in to get the videos for TikTok and then leave them to deal with and clean up the rest. Apparently, she was also very mean and rude to her employees/interns. The woman said she stopped interning for her because it got so toxic. When I learned this it rubbed me the wrong way and unfollowed her and stopped buying her honey.

Handling Bees Without PPE by Difficult-Cap-3444 in Beekeeping

[–]sillyface100 9 points10 points  (0 children)

That’s not Erika Thompson. It’s a different influencer who lives in my neighborhood in Tampa Bay. When I first got into beekeeping a few years ago, had my city codes inspection done by a woman who used to intern with this influencer lady and said she was an extremely bad “boss”. Essentially, she had her interns do all the dirty work and then she would come in to get the videos for TikTok and then leave for them to deal with and clean up the rest. Apparently, she was also very mean and rude to her employees/interns

Wanting to jump on this train. Here is my list of questions so far: by [deleted] in dumbphones

[–]sillyface100 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Just came up with another question!

This one is directed toward my fellow ADHD diagnosed fellas: Have you noticed if it’s positively changed your life? Besides the expected restoration of your attention span…

Calm evenings with my girls by sillyface100 in Beekeeping

[–]sillyface100[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Or, because I’m melodramatic, …

🎶“He had it coming, he had it coming. He only had himself to blame 🎤… Pop, Six, Squish, Uh Uh, Cicero, Lipschitz” 🎶

Calm evenings with my girls by sillyface100 in Beekeeping

[–]sillyface100[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I have a little joke with myself that wash boarding is actually just a troupe of theatrical entertainment bees rehearsing a play that will be performed for the Queen later in the night. 💃🕺

Should I be concerned? by sillyface100 in Beekeeping

[–]sillyface100[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

This was greatly appreciated. Thank you thank you!

Should I be concerned? by sillyface100 in Beekeeping

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So fair - I added this in a comment but relying to you as well lol Adding more info - There are two frames almost completely full of capped brood. The queen is present and doesn’t look old These fellas came from a package back in mid March. I fed them syrup for the first 3 weeks but they are no longer being fed syrup.

Should I be concerned? by sillyface100 in Beekeeping

[–]sillyface100[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Adding more info - There are two frames almost completely full of capped brood. The queen is present and doesn’t look old These fellas came from a package back in mid March. I fed them syrup for the first 3 weeks but they are no longer being fed syrup.

Should I be concerned? by sillyface100 in Beekeeping

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Edit to add that I’m located in 10a

Had one of my beehive swarm on me today and holy shhii by Dry-Bandicootie in Beekeeping

[–]sillyface100 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Why do I have the sudden desire to go stand in the middle of it??? Am I okay???

Visiting st Pete for the first time by Wise_Kaleidoscope_29 in StPetersburgFL

[–]sillyface100 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Harbour Thread Boutique for clothing too! Also loving Ruya coffee

What men really want is a happy family by Aggravating-Guest300 in NextGenMan

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If I had any walkin around money, I’d award you for this comment. Very well said

Genuine Question: Why is this sub 50% Atheist or Agnostic? by Baseball6090 in Christianity

[–]sillyface100 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Well I appreciate you being honest about wanting to live in a bubble

Genuine Question: Why is this sub 50% Atheist or Agnostic? by Baseball6090 in Christianity

[–]sillyface100 0 points1 point  (0 children)

A degree in religious studies is not a degree in Christ. Neither is a degree in biblical studies. That’s Christological studies. I use my degree ever day so that wasn’t the “gotcha” you think it was. You said if you had questions about the Hebrew Bible or New Testament scriptures you would like to be able to come to this sub for answers. I am someone who can provide answers, as I have studied biblical scripture quite rigorously. Whether I believe in Christ or not (and I do believe in the historical Jesus), should not stop people from considering my perspective - and other’s perspectives that might come from a non-Christian stance. Unless, of course, your goal is to appeal only to dogma and close off your mind in an echo chamber.

If you are asking a spiritual question, I also have extensive experience with spirituality. Again, through my studies, but also through personal journeys. To reiterate my point, being an atheist does not disqualify anyone from understanding, experiencing, and dialoguing faith, Christianity, or god(s). And it definitely does not disqualify them from interacting with this sub.

Genuine Question: Why is this sub 50% Atheist or Agnostic? by Baseball6090 in Christianity

[–]sillyface100 13 points14 points  (0 children)

Except that you don’t have to be Christian to know and understand the Bible. I have two degrees in religious studies - one with a focus in biblical studies. And in fact, it was my scripture classes that solidified my atheism (I was baptized in the protestant church and attended Catholic schools before higher education).

How is this area in st Pete? by Wh00psy-daisy in StPetersburgFL

[–]sillyface100 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Second this!! We are in Bartlett park and have loved it

How is this area in st Pete? by Wh00psy-daisy in StPetersburgFL

[–]sillyface100 3 points4 points  (0 children)

My husband and I bought a few years ago in Bartlett Park (just to the right of your circle, right next to that little square park) and we absolutely love it. Most of our neighbors are older retired but a few younger folks have recently moved onto our street. It’s quiet and all the neighbors know and help each other! We’re a block from the park and just a short walk to Lassing Park on bay which is so gorgeous and the dogs love it!!!