OK.....I think I made a mistake. I should have 'blogged' my intentions and plans here, before saying anything on the general forum.
This is me: 62 years old. previously a manager in the care-industry. Before that, 20+years as a landscaper/builder. Ran my own business.
Before that, trained as an artist. Huntin' shootin' an' fishin' all my life....often for a livin'! Came to beekeeping later than I should have, given the opportunities I had for that, 25 years ago! Wrong time.....wrong place perhaps?
Now.....unemployed....unemployable. Will retire in a few years, so thought.......GO FOR IT AS A BEEKEEPER!!!!!
I was ready to set up a beekeeping venture over three years ago, but a series of medical mishaps and...