I appreciate the perspective. An image i keep in mind especially on the final inspection is this...i may have even picked it up here. The hive's ideal layout from the center out in all directions goes brood (w/free space for clustering
in the off season) pollen honey....see below:
honey honey honey honey honey honey honey
honey honey pollen pollen pollen honey honey
honey pollen pollen freespace BROOD freespace pollen pollen honey
honey honey pollen pollen pollen honey honey
honey honey honey honey honey honey honey
I am reassured that they will move their stores around. Winter has taken its hold and I am trying to trust they can manage on the ample stores they went into the season with.