- Joined
- Feb 24, 2011
- Messages
- 1,562
- Reaction score
- 26
- Location
- near King's Lynn
- Hive Type
- 14x12
- Number of Hives
- 50+. Double Std National & 14x12
Just a quick note..........
It was pitched as a weeks work experience with a commercial beekeeper.
It was exactly that, you worked and you got the experience.
I like that, you put the work and effort in and you get the experience out, its the only way it can work. You wont get the experience standing back, watching, finishing early, you have to participate, fully.
From my part I really enjoyed it and gained a lot of bee handling experience, I went through as many colonies in a week as I would in a year with just mine.
Chris took the time to explain, show and educate along with answering a barrage of questions all day. He was frank and honest and told us warts and all.
I would do it again.
Chris might too !
My personal thanks to Chris for the opportunity.
Thanks also to Emyr and Brian who made the experience even more enjoyable as I admit to feeling a bit apprehensive at the thought of spending a week with strangers but the first nights beer and chat along with my shared journey with Brian soon put that to bed. The 3 of us were like minded and put the effort in and I am sure got the rewards out.
I believe that Chris also got the reward from us that his efforts deserved.
Thank Chris
Pete D
It was pitched as a weeks work experience with a commercial beekeeper.
It was exactly that, you worked and you got the experience.
I like that, you put the work and effort in and you get the experience out, its the only way it can work. You wont get the experience standing back, watching, finishing early, you have to participate, fully.
From my part I really enjoyed it and gained a lot of bee handling experience, I went through as many colonies in a week as I would in a year with just mine.
Chris took the time to explain, show and educate along with answering a barrage of questions all day. He was frank and honest and told us warts and all.
I would do it again.
Chris might too !
My personal thanks to Chris for the opportunity.
Thanks also to Emyr and Brian who made the experience even more enjoyable as I admit to feeling a bit apprehensive at the thought of spending a week with strangers but the first nights beer and chat along with my shared journey with Brian soon put that to bed. The 3 of us were like minded and put the effort in and I am sure got the rewards out.
I believe that Chris also got the reward from us that his efforts deserved.
Thank Chris
Pete D