Feeling chuffed

[Mikeb123]

So after a few years out from beekeeping due to work i have now been able to get back into it.
Attracted a swarm two weeks ago and carried out the first inspection today. It was great to get back into the suit, light the smoker and open up a hive again.
So they decided to start building comb from the two empty end frames as opposed to drawing the other frames. Spotted the queen who looked nice and plump and brood in all stages.
Now looking forward to opening it up again and getting my 6 year son involved.

 

[Swarm]

Good for you and welcome back.

 

[Mikeb123]

Thanks Steve

 

[Erichalfbee]

Great to be back after a break isn’t it?
Good for you

 

[pargyle]

Welcome back .. four years to the day you left ! With a little bit more planning it could have been four years to the minute !!

Glad you are back in the craft.

 

[Mikeb123]

It really is! I. I'd say I'm even more excited than the first time I started as I have a understanding so im less worried that I'm doing things wrong, that doesn't mean i won't be posting lots of questions lol

 

[Mikeb123]

Welcome back .. four years to the day you left ! With a little bit more planning it could have been four years to the minute !!

Glad you are back in the craft.

Wow! Is it really, great spot! That has gone veeeery quick, it only seems like yesterday I was selling honey!

 

[Swarm]

You can't beat the smell of a smoker in the morning.

 

[Mikeb123]

You can't beat the smell of a smoker in the morning.

Agreed, a very welcome smell

 

[pargyle]

Agreed, a very welcome smell

Yes... but it gets trumped by the generator hum in the apiary after dark and the smell of ripening honey drifting out of the hives... that's the best !

 

[MartinL]

You can't beat the smell of a smoker in the morning.

. . . . . the generator hum in the apiary after dark !

& Wagner on the radio.
Or perhaps if Mr Coppola visited the valleys, Valkyries would be substituted for something by Tom Jones??