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It is cold here and frosty, Yar estuary frozen, any danger of a cuddle with SWMBO tonight - thinks not, (certainly from me that is, puppy still in with a chance though - roll on six nations!!).

Will this mean scorching boxes as part of hygiene routines now includes "Cooking Chips" as well...:eek:

I would not want to live next door to that many hives but then I don't want to live in Russia at all!!!

Thanks to this forum and replies like RAB's I learnt to convince SWMBO that we need to eat takeaway once a week for the bees sake!!!! In truth what he says is spot on. Learnt from forum - did as direceted and feeding Fondant became "realatively" straight forward! Must admit still nervous about...

Welcome Have you done a course or contacted your local association. Both could prove invaluable as you begin your journey. Enjoy!!! The only stupid question is the one you do not ask.

For one hive a fortnight is about right. For another a month, for another they have not touched it....But then they have a super under brood and thus enough stores or they are goners!!!! Yikes!bee-smillie

:iagree::iagree::iagree: Definetly!! I was a complete novice without bees this time last year, ( I joined forum and association same time) Book a begineers course, not too expensive. You will get some hands on and a feel for if it is for you. IWBKA has a newly developed training apiary and...

Welcome May I suggest seek out local beekeeping association. No need to be a full member till have bees but should make some good contacts, equipment at auction and some hands on training as well, (hopefully!!). Good luck.

Nice demonstration of OA trickling! Ah! So that is how it is done:smash:

Did he enjoy fondant or was that Fondue!!

And stop calling me Shirley, (Surely Airplane!!)

Andy Like the flag!

I sold my first batch this year for £3 for 8oz and £5 for 1lb. I shall concentrate on 8oz jars as margin is better. I will not be so generous to friends and family as I was in my excitement at getting any honey in my first year!!!

Have you Wassailed your bees and apple trees? Just going now with family, saucepans and wooden spoons at ready, (Mulled wine to boot I hope!!!):seeya:

RAB Excellent post full of info - would you recommend oil or gas for central heating hives? (or could a gas blowtorch and old engine oil be used together!!!).

As RAB say "No Sweat"!!!:D

Quite scarry here as wind rocking car on drive. Fence panels can FLY!!! Been to check hives and lob another paving slab on. Wind speed gusting at 90 mph. trees down blocking roads and yet bees still greeted me when I approached a hive.

I am not very good at DIY- unless only tool needed is a hammer!! However have been able to build several wooden hive stands, from Dave Cushman's template on his website, that gives my hives a sturdy platform and gives a comfortable height to work from.

I brought one from F.P. It cost me £1.99 and £0.50 postage. As PH says not an exact match but very useful to carry around hives for quick reference.

A neat trick is to remember that it most certainly is "Somewhere" at all times...... Happy New Year to all:gnorsi: