Surjourner, welcome to our forum, great you found us -- and even more great, that you are returning to keeping bees. You have been held beneath their spell, clear to see, otherwise, why would you enter their secret world again, smiling. That is wonderful, good luck with topbar hives, there are many that use this method. Stick around, we love new members. Do have that most wonderful and beautiful day, with great health. Cindi