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[Kathyann <knat AT sprintmail.com>]

Clansgian AT wmconnect.com wrote:

> Of all the homestead enterprises, says I, the quickest way to blow a pile of 
> cash is to get into beekeeping too quickly or to extensively.  I'd highly 
> recommend setting up one and no more than two Langstroth hives the first year and 
> do a lot of observing.
>  
Well, our bees moved in today. I decided to start w a Langstroth and 
expand into a Kenyan when they are ready to expand. They are wonderful! 
I got to spend time and play with them before bringing them home. Maybe 
strange but they calmly cover my hand and one did the peck on the cheek 
I have always received when encountering bees. What is that? They just 
bump once into my cheek. Anyway they got into the truck willingly and I 
take that as a good sign with any new resident. I haven't talked to them 
since the truck ride home, but I think they will find it a good fit 
here. I'm sure we'll learn much together but I wish I were doing the TBH 
now.

Thanks,
Kathyann