Bee skyscraper

The old bees (on their third summer) are not dividing.  I added a fifth super in July.  It's not like five full size supers is unheard of, but it's tall!  I thought they were going to split this year, and I've had inviting accommodations all set up, should they feel like swarming.  They didn't.Now they likely aren't going to, since it's too late to set up housekeeping and build up honey stores before the winter.  So that's a huge hive.  I guess that means they're happy. They may winter in three supers this year.  Next year, they'll surely split.It's tall!  I can't see into the lounge to check on their syrup, I can't lift the lid, and I can't see in if I do, without a ladder.  And working off a ladder is terribly hard.  I had my first taste of it installing the fifth super, and wow, I kind of wish I'd opted for mixing small and full supers.  Moving heavy weight very slowly and smoothly to not crush bees, in a bee suit, is quite a workout - I was dripping, and shaking.