Carried out my first ever solo hive inspection on a swarm colony I got from a friend. They were already on 6 full frames and since last Sunday have filled the other five. I didn't spot the queen but definitely saw lots of eggs so she must still be there right? I had already put a super on at my friend's advice. Very pleased with their temperament - I had my full suit with proper leather gloves but not one bee landed on my hands and not one bee buzzed my veil unlike the times I have looked at others hives. They really were very unconcerned, and I feel thoroughly chuffed and very calm myself now!
down there. Hoing she can build up as bees seem a bit on the short side (although they have managed to finish filling and cap a super!. On the way back to my fishing called home to remove condemned queen from her colony in preparation for introducing her predecessor - arrived yesterday whilst i was at the game fair and even though I asked the postie nicely to leave her in the shed, she'd spent all day in the hallway (South facing glass door 
) luckily we had an overcast day yesterday.
)lawn with SWMBO and throw some dark and stormys (made with Sailor Jerry's spiced rum) down my throat 
