Dwight, welcome to our forum. Now, you have found this place, as you will see, that will be your edge for learning, we are an inquisitive group, love to hear experiences from new members and members that have been here a long time. Tell us some of your experience stories when you have some time. I would love to hear about the bees that have been in your backyard, but you haven't had the time to work with them. That is very neat, now that you are retired, you will build up these colonies and you will have alot of fun doing it. Ask your questions, all questions are great and will get great answers. When you get some time, (when you become retired, it seems that you never have enough time for anything) tell us more about yourself, what you are up to and so on. Have a wonderful and beautiful day, love our life we live. Cindi