Dave, welcome to our forum. You have found THE place that will help you to get to become a good beekeeper. Ask you questions, you have already began. When you get a moment of free time, tell us a little bit about yourself in the greetings forum. We love to hear stories and such from new members (and all members, for that matter), and we love to know what all is up to (especially me, I am the nosey one, hee, hee). Good that you got your packages hived. Have a beautiful, most wonderful day, Cindi