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Title: Finskie
Post by: hvac professor on January 19, 2014, 05:26:35 pm
 :?does anyone know where Finskie has gone to :? I have not seen his comments full of wisdom for some time, and there has been a lack of veteran beeks like Finskie commenting in the forum.

YOU OUT THERE FINSKIE OR SNOWED IN???
Title: Re: Finskie
Post by: iddee on January 19, 2014, 06:44:32 pm
Don't know the details, but here is a quote from another thread.............

 On the day Finski was banned,
Title: Re: Finskie
Post by: hvac professor on January 19, 2014, 07:16:00 pm
I think I spelled it wrong, should be finsky
Title: Re: Finskie
Post by: Bush_84 on January 19, 2014, 08:20:30 pm
His profile says his last activity was January 12th.  Maybe he made a New Years resolution to not be negative so he's trying to avoid the forums.  Lol
Title: Re: Finskie
Post by: Kathyp on January 19, 2014, 08:25:17 pm
send him a PM.  i miss him too.
Title: Re: Finskie
Post by: sterling on January 19, 2014, 08:36:29 pm
You might ask Tbeek :evil:
Title: Re: Finskie
Post by: GSF on January 19, 2014, 08:42:57 pm
Finskie responded to me on my first post on the website. Told me I was stupid or something. He's got a problem. Fairly good advice at times but then it's like he catches his self being nice and his other personality comes out. A lot of self righteousness there if you ask me. Don't try to tell me some mess about the language barrier either.
Title: Re: Finskie
Post by: Moots on January 19, 2014, 09:13:45 pm
His profile says his last activity was January 12th.  Maybe he made a New Years resolution to not be negative so he's trying to avoid the forums.  Lol

Bush,
Where are you seeing this?

Under the member list, I'm showing both Finsky's last post and last activity as 12/18 of 2007, which I know is WRONG, but that's what I'm seeing :?
Title: Re: Finskie
Post by: richter1978 on January 19, 2014, 09:28:57 pm
I have seen posts from both "Finski" and "Finksy".  Maybe alter egos?
Title: Re: Finskie
Post by: Bush_84 on January 19, 2014, 09:50:20 pm
http://forum.beemaster.com/index.php?action=profile;u=6829 (http://forum.beemaster.com/index.php?action=profile;u=6829)

It didn't say last post rather last active whatever that means.
Title: Re: Finskie
Post by: BeeMaster2 on January 19, 2014, 11:12:16 pm
Finsky with a Y was last logged in in 2007, about 2700 posts. Finski was last active January 12, 2014, about 3900 posts, but if you look at the members list, only Finsky shows up. Do not know if that means that he has been removed. He has on the list about a week ago as Finski. Maybe he will answer up and let us know how he is doing.
Jim
Title: Re: Finskie
Post by: edward on January 19, 2014, 11:14:28 pm
Some times late in the evening or in the wee hours of the morning, usually Fridays and Saturdays nights  :cheer:

People are on the Webb with a changed personality and attitude  :cheer:

I seem to get a lot of FB friend requests at these late hours from strange people I never met  :idunno:

Trolling the Webb impaired  :roll: TWI  :police:



mvh Edward  :-P
Title: Re: Finskie
Post by: rdy-b on January 20, 2014, 05:12:47 am
 the man from finland is a tough old bird--he will show-sooner or later---I hope all is well--RDY-B
Tombstone Doc Hollyday vs Johnny Ringo (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lCSFXFHTj7I#ws)   



**Nothing is more unjust, however common, than to charge with hypocrisy him that expresses zeal for those virtues which he neglects to practice; since he may be sincerely convinced of the advantages of conquering his passions, without having yet obtained the victory, as a man may be confident of the advantages of a voyage, or a journey, without having courage or industry to undertake it, and may honestly recommend to others, those attempts which he neglects himself.[2]**
Title: Re: Finskie
Post by: Kathyp on January 20, 2014, 12:24:04 pm
Finski is a crusty old fart, but i do miss him.  i think that sometimes things were lost/skewed in translation....or not... :evil:
Title: Re: Finskie
Post by: asprince on January 20, 2014, 02:27:07 pm
He is very opinionated and refuses to accept the opinion of others. Beekeeping practices in Finland may not always be best in other climates.
That being said I do like to read what he has to say.


Steve  
Title: Re: Finskie
Post by: Leather Jim on January 20, 2014, 04:44:40 pm
Finski's profile says BANNED, what's that about, I found him quite humorous and knowledgable. Opinionated without a doubt : )  some folks around here just need a little thicker skin. Hope he gets back.
Jim
Title: Re: Finskie
Post by: rwlaw on January 20, 2014, 09:01:47 pm
He's like my master beek bud, say something and he'll listen intently, but you can tell he's like a cat ready to pounce. And he has sooo many ways to cut you to shreds. :-D
Title: Re: Finskie
Post by: dirt road on January 20, 2014, 11:54:00 pm
I consider him to be very knowledgeable and an experienced beekeeper, and really enjoyed reading his posts. Granted he was a bit crusty at times, but in my opinion his experience was worth putting up with that. As someone else mentioned about their mentor, sometimes the best teachers in my life were not by any means the most lovable. There were also a few members on here who seemed to enjoy needling him until they got him worked up. Some of them with a heck of a lot less experience than he had. Don't know what to say if this steps on a few toes, but it IS my opinion.
Title: Re: Finskie
Post by: GSF on January 21, 2014, 07:22:43 am
I agree that there's a lot of experience there. I wonder how many new folks he has ran off or how many folks wouldn't interact on this forum because of his crap. In person he may not even come across like this. My first impression of this website was pretty poor. I figured everyone on here was like him.

(not a stab at my fellow beeks) My opinion of him isn't based on thin skin or hurt toes. When you come on a website with one post and ask a question then get called a name (or implied - I don't remember) there's not much room for any other opinion. I am retired military and I worked for two years in the prison walking amongst them. There's a reason he's been kicked off and banned from the other web sites as well.

That being said I'll leave it alone. I appreciate all of yall and the help and advice you've offered me.
Title: Re: Finskie
Post by: RC on January 21, 2014, 08:15:55 am
I guess I may be a little thicker skinned that some folks, but I found Finskie to be humorous. I looked foward to his posts and made sure I read everyone of them.
Title: Re: Finskie
Post by: edward on January 21, 2014, 09:00:28 am
I also miss finskies Deep and knowledgeable insight into beekeeping, but he got away with murder under a long time due to what people thought was lost in translation and ranting.

Early on participateting in Anglo Saxon English speaking forums I had to clean up my language and write poop instead of sh1t and other word formulation that are not acceptable in polite conversation.

Direct translation from plane speaking Swedish can some across as rude in English.

Getting a strong warning mail from the moderator was a Flashback to getting told of in school  :police:

Beeing rude and slamming other forum members is not kind.

It keeps new member out, scared of making a mistake, asking a question that might bee stupid, when the stupidest question is the one never asked an ignorance continued.

Also two members slamming oneanother makes for bad Reading and doesn't help promote beekeeping forward in a positive light.

A good argument is stimulating and being proved wrong and learning something new is great if we all can learn new ways to be better beekeepers.

I don't like angry bees, nasty people that are unkind  :-x I'm old and wise enough not to tolerate it and I don't want to waste my time on them.  :angel:

mvh Edward  :-P
Title: Re: Finskie
Post by: JackM on January 21, 2014, 09:30:32 am
Well, interesting thread now.  Finski is eccentric to say the least.  But, I also remember my first impression of him.  I told him off for his attitude.  Went in one ear and out the other and he kept on treating people without any respect.

Now, I am probably the most politically incorrect person I know.  I open my mouth and I am in trouble....one of those kind.  I too had to learn how to curb myself in forums.  Hey I am 61 and this old dog learned a new trick, I am sure Finiski could have if he had bothered. 

Finally, I just started to not read any post he was involved it.  I have stayed out of topics to avoid him.  I get just as hot as he does, and nasty.  But a forum is not the place to do that.  I would assume if banned here, he earned that situation all by himself.  He is a grown man and should respect others. 

Also by his actions I see that indeed he does significantly intimidate any newbee and probably most folks that just let things pass for fear of issue.  If a permanent ban, that is too bad as many will not learn his way, which is HIS way and only a suggestion how things should go.  Us stubborn old farts find it really hard to be told we are wrong, or to change our ways.

But if he were to be allowed back and IF he could treat people with much more respect than he has in the past, he probably is a benefit.  BUT among many of us, myself included, he has shot himself in the foot and I will not ever forget how he has treated some folks here.  I am certain his ban was well deserved, though I am not privy to any of it.
Title: Re: Finskie
Post by: BeeMaster2 on January 21, 2014, 12:20:13 pm
I guess I may be a little thicker skinned that some folks, but I found Finskie to be humorous. I looked foward to his posts and made sure I read everyone of them.


Ditto that.
Jim
Title: Re: Finskie
Post by: rdy-b on January 22, 2014, 04:41:08 am
I guess I may be a little thicker skinned that some folks, but I found Finskie to be humorous. I looked forward to his posts and made sure I read everyone of them.

yes and what is amazing is the number of views to these posts ---he was a hard one to deal with--cant let these things get personal--he could shake the confidence of the best beekeeper--but was short lived to his potintal on the net-on several occasions --has been ban from here and other sties more than once--its the newbees that suffered his wrath--I never once complained to the moderators about his zeal--lets face it --he was the only one you could tell to pee up a rope and not get in-trouble for ---His mission was to educate american beekeepers ----Distane- for America was prevalent--this is more
than most could stand--yet if you could wrangle with finski
 you could wrangel with anyone- ;)  RDY-B
Title: Re: Finskie
Post by: RC on January 22, 2014, 10:08:46 am
I believe that Finskie's attitude is Finskie. He probably acts and speaks to everyone the same way. His wife, kids, everyone. I don't think the he is trying to offend anyone. He's just being Finskie.
I learned to accept people for what they are a long time ago.Just like I expect people to accept me for what I am, whatever that is. And if you don't, ignore me. That's your prerogative. But don't expect me to conform to your version of normal.
I also believe that is an underlying problem in our society today. We want everyone to act, think, and believe like we do.Individuality is unacceptable.
Grow up, people. Pull your panties up and let the "crusty old fart" be a crusty old fart. That's his prerogative.
If he offends you, ignore him.
Title: Re: Finskie
Post by: ziffabeek on January 22, 2014, 10:49:42 am
Finski was a curmudgeon.  And his use of the word stupid was at times cringe inflicting.  But as RC says, he was who he was, there was certainly no question. 

No one can "make" you feel stupid.  People are; and you control how you react to them.  That is pretty much it.  I found Finski a little harsh, and I didn't find much of his advice applicable to me since my climate is totally different, but I didn't find him offensive, just incredibly direct.  If you argued with him, you did it as your choice and at your own risk.  You certainly knew what to expect, lol.

That being said, I think the moderators of this forum do a good job, and not knowing the details, I respect their decisions and right to make them. 

DISCLAIMER:  I have a soft spot for curmudgeons. 

love,
ziffa
Title: Re: Finskie
Post by: tjc1 on January 22, 2014, 12:59:29 pm
I can understand folks being offended by some of Finski's posts - besides being a curmudgeon, he also clearly enyoys being something of a gadfly. giving little nips to get a reaction. As much as his English is pretty good, I do think that it's true that if it's not your mother tongue, you are much more likely to say something that is unintentionally inappropriate, or even more insulting than intended, without knowing it. Even Americans can do it in English  - we toss around Englishisms like 'bloody' or 'bugger' thinking nothing of it, but these are really quite rude words in English (the country) usage. So, I always read Finski with a grain of salt, and tried to coddle him around to the warmer side of him that I could see was there, the part that liked to share his long and deep experience with bees. I do hope that he shows up again, and that he and everyone that he has irritated might get on a better footing.
Title: Re: Finskie
Post by: sterling on January 22, 2014, 01:28:34 pm
I believe that Finskie's attitude is Finskie. He probably acts and speaks to everyone the same way. His wife, kids, everyone. I don't think the he is trying to offend anyone. He's just being Finskie.
I learned to accept people for what they are a long time ago.Just like I expect people to accept me for what I am, whatever that is. And if you don't, ignore me. That's your prerogative. But don't expect me to conform to your version of normal.
I also believe that is an underlying problem in our society today. We want everyone to act, think, and believe like we do.Individuality is unacceptable.
Grow up, people. Pull your panties up and let the "crusty old fart" be a crusty old fart. That's his prerogative.
If he offends you, ignore him.

I totally agree with you about Finsky.     But the one that got away with it is more offensive then Finsky
Title: Re: Finskie
Post by: buzzbee on January 22, 2014, 06:14:56 pm
Lets watch where this thread tries to veer sometimes. :-X 
Title: Re: Finskie
Post by: hvac professor on January 22, 2014, 07:19:42 pm
I did not know Finskie that well I guess but did see he made alot of replies, to me, not knowing, I always felt he was just giving his opinion to the best of his ability. I enjoyed many pictures he provided showing his hives completely buried in snow, yet as he uncovered them they came to life. I did not know that other beeks were having trouble with his rudeness, as I did not get mistreated by him during my communications with him.
I just very much enjoyed reading his posts. I would bet that Finskie is reading these posts under an alias, and im sure he is grinning from ear to ear. As the originator of this post I appreciate the many replies and feedback from all beeks who took the time to post, thank you for everyones  input, I personally hope to one day communicate with Finskie again.
Title: Re: Finskie
Post by: edward on January 23, 2014, 12:59:16 am
 I read a post about some one that had started a new beekeeping site.

 :soapbox: :thunder: :whip: Maybee there i room and  a need on the www for a new beekeeping site were grumpy  :rant: angry  :whip: ill tempered  :ninja: disturbed   :thunder: uncouth  :fishhit: rude  :rant: disrespectful  :buttkick: nasty  :soapbox: obscene  :rulez: impolite  :whip:  medieval  :ninja: and unwashed  :thunder: beekeepers could meet and  :whip: lash  :whip: out at one and other   :soapbox: :hissyfit:  :thunder: :whip: :rant:

 :piano: It sure would bee  :pop: entertaining  :pinkelephant: Sort of like putting all the rotten eggs in one basket  :lau: :imsorry:
Title: Re: Finskie
Post by: BeeMaster2 on January 23, 2014, 12:18:07 pm
 :-D
Title: Re: Finskie
Post by: Better.to.Bee.than.not on January 23, 2014, 05:07:48 pm
wow...nothing like a bunch of people with nothing better to do than pile on someone who evidently isn't there at the moment to even defend themselves. I do not even get where people say finski was that bad. everything I read from him seemed legit in his own mind, and people with different circumstances do things different ways..... He at least did things with a scientific mind and not just a lot of superstition imo.
   I'd be fine having his experience and knowledge., and therefor was always fine with his involvement in threads. I was a newb here not to long ago (and maybe still am.) and he never scared me off. I personally liked him.
Title: Re: Finskie
Post by: chux on January 23, 2014, 05:46:29 pm
I did not know Finskie that well I guess but did see he made alot of replies, to me, not knowing, I always felt he was just giving his opinion to the best of his ability. I enjoyed many pictures he provided showing his hives completely buried in snow, yet as he uncovered them they came to life. I did not know that other beeks were having trouble with his rudeness, as I did not get mistreated by him during my communications with him.
I just very much enjoyed reading his posts. I would bet that Finskie is reading these posts under an alias, and im sure he is grinning from ear to ear. As the originator of this post I appreciate the many replies and feedback from all beeks who took the time to post, thank you for everyones  input, I personally hope to one day communicate with Finskie again.

Ah Ha...hvac is really finski in disguise. lol. Why get so worked up by the posts of a man on the other side of the planet who you probably will never meet in this life??? I thought it was interesting to hear about real-time beekeeping from a person on the other side of the globe in a different culture and climate. Who cares if he is grumpy and insensitive-seeming at times? If he was kicked off the forum, I trust that admin had a good reason. It's their site. They can kick any of us off for any reason. That's the way it should be. If the admin went crazy with power, the site would lose membership to another site.

I hope to see finski back, but it is what it is. He probably has better things to do.
 
Title: Re: Finskie
Post by: Kathyp on January 23, 2014, 06:16:49 pm
edward, that was very creative!!   :-D
Title: Re: Finskie
Post by: GLOCK on January 23, 2014, 06:33:03 pm
I know he made me mad but he did know bees  I think  BM was better off with him.
Title: Re: Finskie
Post by: tjc1 on January 23, 2014, 09:00:01 pm
edward, that was very creative!!   :-D

+1!
Title: Re: Finskie
Post by: Moots on January 23, 2014, 09:06:50 pm
edward, that was very creative!!   :-D

+1!

Roger that.... :-D
Title: Re: Finskie
Post by: sterling on January 23, 2014, 11:06:55 pm
edward, that was very creative!!   :-D

yea I would like to join up!
Title: Re: Finskie
Post by: Palouse on January 23, 2014, 11:17:38 pm
Interesting. Talking about banned people on GT is frowned upon by mods.

Fin was a grumpy old man, but I read his posts because I wanted to know what his methods were with regard to winter. My problem was I couldn't understand half of what he wrote.
Title: Re: Finskie
Post by: edward on January 24, 2014, 12:44:51 am
edward, that was very creative!!   :-D

I agreed with most of finskys beekeeping methods, as they are the norm of how we also keep bees in Sweden.


Back to how to beehave or not on a forum  :police:

Even I have trowed the occasional stone

I like a good argument, even more being proved wrong and Learning something new and new ways to see things.

But when it turns into a great big pile of manure and when there is only fecal mater flying through the air it beecome a bit unpleasant and every one gets drawn in :drowning:  and covered in it  :-X

Momentarily some one is king of the pile of _ _ _ _. the last one to get in a punsch until the next barage.

The bigger or stronger person is the one that doesn't retaliate and rudely sling insults at others.

The welcome mesage all new members have to read

"Welcome to our beekeeping forum,  we hope you enjoy it.  In order to keep these forums family-friendly and an enjoyable place, we have a few simple rules we ask you to follow."


mvh Edward  :-P





Title: Re: Finskie
Post by: tjc1 on January 25, 2014, 02:29:30 pm
Well  and wisely (and humorously!) said, Edward!
Title: Re: Finskie
Post by: JackM on January 26, 2014, 11:01:26 am
Pretty easy to keep banging on someone who can't argue back

Rise above it folks
Title: Re: Finskie
Post by: Kathyp on January 26, 2014, 11:08:20 am
something to remember about being on the bottom of the pile of _ _ _ _.   It's warm down there.  in the middle of winter, i thought that might be a comforting thought  :evil:
Title: Re: Finskie
Post by: Hemlock on January 26, 2014, 07:51:06 pm
finski seemed grumpy because he was tough minded and didn't suffer fools.  I had conversations with him both public and private.  He was/is endlessly helpful and treated other peoples bees as seriously as he treated his own.   He just may not have taken some beekeepers seriously...as they took themselves.

It is a determent to this forum that he in no longer present. 
Title: Re: Finskie
Post by: rdy-b on January 27, 2014, 05:11:15 am
Johnny Cash Don't Take Your Guns To Town (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VlBzre4-Krc#)
Title: Re: Finskie
Post by: sc-bee on January 27, 2014, 10:37:01 am
I think it speaks for itself........ a several page post about finsky :) Sure he is  :lau:
Title: Re: Finskie
Post by: phrasmotic on January 31, 2014, 10:36:28 am
I haven't been on this site in several months either.  I was looking forward to catching up on Finski-isms!  Hope he's OK...  :-\
Title: Re: Finskie
Post by: jdesq on February 05, 2014, 12:09:13 pm
As someone who has kept bees for over 10 years and admits that the more I know about bees the less I think I know about bees, I miss Finskie's posts. He may be an ornery old cuss but he has plenty of bee knowledge. I much rather take the advice of someone with 25+ years of experience than a expert that has 1 or 2 seasons under their belt.
Title: Re: Finskie
Post by: hvac professor on February 05, 2014, 05:26:01 pm
I was hoping by now that a member would know finsky and could get information on how to make contact with him. Possibly time will tell, meanwhile there were many beers fond of him
Title: Re: Finskie
Post by: jayj200 on February 10, 2014, 06:44:34 pm
If WE LIKE HIM SO MUCH
COMPLAIN TO THOSE WHO RUN THE SHOW.
THIS IS FOR THE PEOPLE AINT IT?
MAYBE WE COULD FORCE AN editor to keep it cool?! for our sakes.
Title: Re: Finskie
Post by: T Beek on February 11, 2014, 07:46:53 am
FINSKI was banned because someone likely complained about him.  Find out 'who' the complainer (s) were and convince them to appeal to the MODS for a review and possible return of the Fin…….'if' that is the overall desire of the membership…….a NEW POLL is in order perhaps…….  

The banning was nearly a month ago……perhaps FINSKI finally said something to someone that got him a 'lifetime' banishment…..he 'was' or could be one of the most offensive people around, seemed to enjoy calling people and their methods stupid and such, particularly Americans….…..but his knowledge and his willingness to share was important……

……..Maybe all he 'needed' was a good talking to instead of banishment.  :-\  Is it still possible to PM someone when they are banned?   Wondering………..?
Title: Re: Finskie
Post by: Moots on February 11, 2014, 08:34:35 am

……..Maybe all he 'needed' was a good talking to instead of banishment.  :-\ ...

I know nothing of the details of Finskie's banishment or the events, topic, or threads surrounding it.  That being said, from what I've witnessed in general as to how this forum is moderated, I find it hard to believe that Finskie was banned without being given fair warning and ample opportunity to adjust whatever behavior was causing the problem.

What we all thought about Finskie, good or bad,  is really irrelevant.  At the end of the day, the fact is we're all guest here is someone else's sandbox and you either play by their rules, or you'll be asked to pick up your marbles and go home.

Personally, I have no problem with that!  :-D
Title: Re: Finskie
Post by: T Beek on February 11, 2014, 09:28:26 am
As I recall, FINSKI received warnings frequently (as did many of those those who would engage or challenge him  ;)  and over the last few years he experienced more than one banishment I think.  (I feel it is right 8-) that the MODS have kinda stayed out of this conversation X:X and allowed members to express themselves about a banished member, despite my personal belief that the discussion of other people is generally obtuse and mostly mis-guided).  

IMHO; it takes someone to complain to the MODS or sometimes the MODS will recognize 'certain adversarial patterns' before getting a complaint….but a complaint (or many) of some form is a likely requirement before banishment……..and simply 'complaining within a thread posting' seldom does any good to curb aggressive (tough guy) behavior, thus making banishment a useful tool to lesson combative behavior between members, some of whom will often choose specific targets they 'feel' deserving of their wrath (yeah, it goes on here  :().  

Unfortunately there will always be some folks who speak offensively toward or  about others at every opportunity AND get away with it (call it the 'friends and lovers syndrome' (FLS) MODS must contend with).  

I 'believe' FINSKI has a GREAT mind, just some bad manners which quite often resulted in poor teaching.  Personally, I often called him out on it and know he hated it :-D.  I think we both enjoyed certain aspects of our banters.

The FINSKI mind was always willing to 'engage in the exchange of ideas' (my own favorite place to reside) which IMO was his best contribution to the BM (his jokes were pretty good too)….but of course, his way was 'always' the only way…….. :laugh:

So BeeMaster Members;………….after three pages of some excellent discussion, should we have a vote/POLL calling for FINSKIS return……... or continuation of his banishment?

Love ya Brother FINSKI where ever you are……. :-*   (takes all kinds to make the world go round  8-)
Title: Re: Finskie
Post by: iddee on February 11, 2014, 09:34:47 am
I vote we let the mods handle it. Finski has been around long enough that he wasn't just banned and forgotten. I'm sure the mods are working behind the scenes and trying to come up with the best decision. It has worked well for 10 years, and I'm sure they will make it work as "best for all concerned" this time.
Title: Re: Finskie
Post by: edward on February 11, 2014, 10:03:09 am
MAYBE WE COULD FORCE AN editor to keep it cool?! for our sakes.

Could it be that just what they've done and are doing?


mvh Edward  :-P
Title: Re: Finskie
Post by: RC on February 11, 2014, 10:05:54 am
I vote we let the mods handle it. Finski has been around long enough that he wasn't just banned and forgotten. I'm sure the mods are working behind the scenes and trying to come up with the best decision. It has worked well for 10 years, and I'm sure they will make it work as "best for all concerned" this time.


Well said, Iddee. This pile has been stirred enough.
Title: Re: Finskie
Post by: GSF on February 11, 2014, 10:28:47 am
 :deadhorse:                                                 :deadhorse:                                                :deadhorse:                                                                                                        :deadhorse:                                                   :deadhorse:                                                                                                                                                        
:deadhorse:                                                                                                                        :deadhorse:                                                                                                        :deadhorse:
Title: Re: Finskie
Post by: Vance G on February 11, 2014, 10:39:21 am
That's kinda what it looked like in the snow in front of my hives yesterday Gary you have real artistic talent.  I thought the icon placement was spot on!
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Title: Re: Finskie
Post by: phrasmotic on February 11, 2014, 11:14:26 am
It just hit me - what the world needs is a Finski reality TV show! 
The beekeeping version of Duck Dynasty.  Who wouldn't enjoy watching an obnoxious but lovable crab educating the world about beekeeping while offending everyone he meets?  I'd watch!    :laugh:
Title: Re: Finskie
Post by: tefer2 on February 11, 2014, 12:13:34 pm
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I'm tired of reading it also! :th_thumbsupup:
Title: Re: Finskie
Post by: BeeMaster2 on February 11, 2014, 12:29:15 pm
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Title: Re: Finskie
Post by: GSF on February 11, 2014, 01:49:50 pm
I hope everybody knows when I do stuff like this it's all in good nature.  8-)
Title: Re: Finskie
Post by: sc-bee on February 11, 2014, 02:05:10 pm
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Title: Re: Finskie
Post by: tjc1 on February 11, 2014, 08:41:03 pm
It just hit me - what the world needs is a Finski reality TV show! 
The beekeeping version of Duck Dynasty.  Who wouldn't enjoy watching an obnoxious but lovable crab educating the world about beekeeping while offending everyone he meets?  I'd watch!    :laugh:

That's a pretty funny idea!!
Title: Re: Finskie
Post by: buzzbee on February 12, 2014, 10:07:01 am
This post is way beyond it's useful life. I have not read over it recently, but seeing how people think it's okay to jump on the bandwagon  about Finski,it's time to close it. Funny that some of those that poked him with a stick and added to the situation are concerned about his whereabouts. :-X