2008-B Hiving My First Package

Road trip to Rossman's in Moultrie, Georgia with Jerry S. and Doug F. We picked up 5 packages, of which Nancy P. and I each got one.

We stopped at Nancy's and helped her hive hers and then Nancy met me at the house to photograph me hiving mine. (I often refer to the bees as "mine", but let it be known that Sweetie is just as much an owner but not as much of an enthusiast...yet.)

We called the in-laws and invited the crew over as Brother-In-Law was in town with family.

All went very well and I think Casely really enjoyed it...and, as you can see, even Abby the pup was interested.

(pictures by Nancy P. and Courtney K.)

Sting Counter: 2
Left forearm. While shaking the bees out of the package one lit on me and didn't care for the shaking. I didn't get the stinger out as fast as the first one and this one hurt and swelled a little more. My own little UCR Study in the making!