What did you do in the Apiary today?

[einsteinagogo]

inspection boards in to count the varroa mite drop. and then treat next week with OA.

 

[TryingToLetThemBee]

Watched a few stoical scouts come and go: rescued a couple.

Took out the tray for a 5-day mite count. Lucky I am a computer nerd, because I can count starting at zero. YAY! So happy!

 

[Goran]

Today 10C, sunny, southern wind but not cold. Bees out, flying everywhere like in spring.

 

[VEG]

Goran what are we looking at there apart from the bees?

 

[Goran]

Goran what are we looking at there apart from the bees?

Fresh and clean water supplied in jars.

 

[VEG]

Thanks goran couldnt make out what it was

 

[Goran]

The reasons I use it cause of hygienic reasons. Bees are upside down and less make it "dirty" , also sun shines through and I read some research it also helps in keeping water clean from nosema. So for me is now the cheapest solution for getting somewhat safer water supply for the bees. I would be more glad to be near some creek but that is not the case..

 

[Dishmop]

Looks a good idea.

 

[Rio]

Bitterly cold wind all day with sleet showers so took to the workshop and made a spare national roof. Felted rather than metal.

 

[TryingToLetThemBee]

Bitterly cold wind all day with sleet showers so took to the workshop and made a spare national roof. Felted rather than metal.

I think there's quite a storm coming in.

 

[Erichalfbee]

Stormy here.
Just sent husband out to walk the younger dog and check the hives. I'm sitting nice and warm by the Rayburn with a coffee. I guess it's too early to put a little something in it

 

[jenkinsbrynmair]

Stormy here.
Just sent husband out to walk the younger dog and check the hives. I'm sitting nice and warm by the Rayburn with a coffee. I guess it's too early to put a little something in it

The sun's always over the yardarm somewhere in the world

 

[Erichalfbee]

Drambuie has honey in it. Do you think it would be OK on porridge?

 

[VEG]

Why not lol


Craig

 

[victor meldrew]

Alcoholics always find a way .my hot water bottle needs a refill !
Merry Christmas and a happy New year
John.


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[jenkinsbrynmair]

Alcoholics always find a way

Ah, but alcoholics never admit that they are, thus claiming you are means you are cured !

 

[Jimmys Mum]

Stormy here.
Just sent husband out to walk the younger dog and check the hives. I'm sitting nice and warm by the Rayburn with a coffee. I guess it's too early to put a little something in it

Never too early for a warm mince pie with a glass of mulled wine

 

[Erichalfbee]

Never too early for a warm mince pie with a glass of mulled wine

*****

 

[jenkinsbrynmair]

Not much in the apiary - checked all the hives were still there! as the (luckily empty) WBC is now tucked away in various parts of the garden fortunately the spot I've chosen for the apiary is shelterd from most directions although a strong Northerly might get me worried about how well rooted the trees in the land behind are so I've decided before the end of the winter (If i haven't been sent away by then) mr Husgvarna is going to have his throat well cleared dunno who the owners are but they've assumed it's mine anyway.
Spent most of the day either shopping , up the old chapel tending the fire ready for Christmas morning or organising the readers etc for the service. Just realised I'm taking the service - my first ever one!!!
At least unlike Dusty I don't have to put on my best party frock!

 

[victor meldrew]

Dont tell me you drink behind closed doors ?



VM