Simplywords
New Bee
- Joined
- Apr 13, 2013
- Messages
- 9
- Reaction score
- 0
- Location
- HEXHAM, Northumberland
- Hive Type
- Beehaus
- Number of Hives
- 1
Hi
I worked very hard from the age of 15 (between and alongside doing courses at Uni for my two careers) and over the years have wondered what I would do when I retired. Retired meaning some strange thing that would affect me, but not likely to hit for some many years.
I retired at Christmas 2012, with two chosen things that I have always been fascinated by, and which were not possible during my work life.
I first 'met' bees as a kid, when our next door neighbour would fascinate me by coming over to show me a bumble bee that settled on his finger and which he used to stroke the top of, when I was about 7 years old. Then I wanted to find out more about the other things that flew. I discovered that indeed there were differences between different flying insects, but living on the edges of an industrial town, there was no way I could pursue this further. I retained my interest and contacted a couple who do beekeeping classes and am signed on - I am looking forward to starting the course at the end of the month.
I am a disabled person and although I can walk short distances if on a firm, flat surface, I cannot stand up for long, so have been talking to the course leaders in advance. They have an Omlet beehaus, which they use to demonstrate on their courses, which they are going to sell to me for half price as I would be able to sit close to the beehaus.
The other major interest again it started from my early days when I was enthralled whilst watching my father re-sole the family's shoes and loved the smell of the leather. So, I am beginning to learn about the making of leather goods. I have so far made a belt for my husband, but was lesson one.
I have been allowing my remaining grey cell to ponder on what, if anything, to do with beekeeping could I make out of leather. So far no answers though.
I am really looking forward to the beekeeper course, and to have my own bees. It's great to have discovered this forum, and will be keeping an eye on what's happening, to get information and help....that's a wonderful part of this, the easy and friendly way beekeepers offer help and support.
I worked very hard from the age of 15 (between and alongside doing courses at Uni for my two careers) and over the years have wondered what I would do when I retired. Retired meaning some strange thing that would affect me, but not likely to hit for some many years.
I retired at Christmas 2012, with two chosen things that I have always been fascinated by, and which were not possible during my work life.
I first 'met' bees as a kid, when our next door neighbour would fascinate me by coming over to show me a bumble bee that settled on his finger and which he used to stroke the top of, when I was about 7 years old. Then I wanted to find out more about the other things that flew. I discovered that indeed there were differences between different flying insects, but living on the edges of an industrial town, there was no way I could pursue this further. I retained my interest and contacted a couple who do beekeeping classes and am signed on - I am looking forward to starting the course at the end of the month.
I am a disabled person and although I can walk short distances if on a firm, flat surface, I cannot stand up for long, so have been talking to the course leaders in advance. They have an Omlet beehaus, which they use to demonstrate on their courses, which they are going to sell to me for half price as I would be able to sit close to the beehaus.
The other major interest again it started from my early days when I was enthralled whilst watching my father re-sole the family's shoes and loved the smell of the leather. So, I am beginning to learn about the making of leather goods. I have so far made a belt for my husband, but was lesson one.
I have been allowing my remaining grey cell to ponder on what, if anything, to do with beekeeping could I make out of leather. So far no answers though.
I am really looking forward to the beekeeper course, and to have my own bees. It's great to have discovered this forum, and will be keeping an eye on what's happening, to get information and help....that's a wonderful part of this, the easy and friendly way beekeepers offer help and support.