Greetings from Norfolk

[amigadave]

Hi! I am a new member from Norwich, where I got my first hive at the end of July last year. I have joined the Norfolk Beekeeping Association, but have not had much of a chance to go to any of the meetings yet, so I am looking forward to that in the coming season. I have had a chance to read and learn a lot over the winter, and I look forward to a more of that on the forum and beyond!

 

[madasafish]

 

[Ely]

Hi. Welcome. I am not too far away from you

 

[amigadave]

Hi. Welcome. I am not too far away from you

If you will be at the NBKA auction in February, we might bump into each other.

 

[JohnRB]

Good luck!

 

[psafloyd]

Hi! I am a new member from Norwich, where I got my first hive at the end of July last year. I have joined the Norfolk Beekeeping Association, but have not had much of a chance to go to any of the meetings yet, so I am looking forward to that in the coming season. I have had a chance to read and learn a lot over the winter, and I look forward to a more of that on the forum and beyond!

Welcome, Dave. You can be the new Dishmop (RIP).

Whereabouts are you? I am often up in Cromer at my old man's place.

 

[amigadave]

Welcome, Dave. You can be the new Dishmop (RIP).

Whereabouts are you? I am often up in Cromer at my old man's place.

I live in Norwich, a little bit north of the UEA. There's a decent amount of forage, considering that it could be considered an urban location. I happened to be in Cromer on Tuesday with some friends, having some fish and chips for dinner!

 

[psafloyd]

I live in Norwich, a little bit north of the UEA. There's a decent amount of forage, considering that it could be considered an urban location. I happened to be in Cromer on Tuesday with some friends, having some fish and chips for dinner!

Plenty of forage round there. Were you in No.1 for your fish supper?

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[Hebeegeebee]

Greetings from E Norfolk.
I will be at the auction too.

Don't get carried away! I have seen knackered WBC's go for silly money when two novices out-bid each other. (The winner looked sheepish afterwards realizing his error; the loser looked relieved as he realized he had a lucky escape!). And old foundation going for more than new. Otherwise there can be bargains to be had.

If it's cold, wrap up warm - don't expect to have any heating there!

 

[Gilberdyke John]

Greetings from E Norfolk.
I will be at the auction too.

Don't get carried away! I have seen knackered WBC's go for silly money when two novices out-bid each other. (The winner looked sheepish afterwards realizing his error; the loser looked relieved as he realized he had a lucky escape!). And old foundation going for more than new. Otherwise there can be bargains to be had.

If it's cold, wrap up warm - don't expect to have any heating there!

Same at many auctions :-( you need to know when to stop bidding. Set a limit and follow it.
A couple of years ago there were multiple lots of real firewood at on sale I attended.

 

[amigadave]

Plenty of forage round there. Were you in No.1 for your fish supper?

Indeed I was! The Whin Hill cider was a pleasant find, although the weather was a bit grim.

I am thinking of getting a Paradise Honey polystyrene hive this year, but I wouldn't say no to any bargains at the auction (and of course, a rotten WBC wouldn't be high on my list!). I'm bringing a friend along who hopes to pick up a bargain or two, but won't be disappointed if he walks away with money still in his pocket.