Wildermirth. Welcome to our forum. You are beginning your work and study with the bees, don't feel guilty about the hives not doing well. Stick around here, this will be the place where you will gain a wealth of knowledge, ready and prepared to do so much better next year. It is wonderful that you have taken an interest of beekeeping, and yes, those girls will hold you under their spell. The more that you learn about them, the more that you will want to learn, you will one day become a great beekeeper. Just don't give, up, do the best that you can, lean on us for help and information, and wonderful advice and stuff will come your way, you will also make some new and wonderful friends. Now, go and have that best and most wonderful day, it is ours to live as we so choose. Cindi