Mary, welcome to our forum, so glad that you found us. The more that you study about the bees, the more intrigued you will be, and eventually, be held under their spell. They will command your life, ;) :) :) :) In all seriousness, bees have a manner that takes us to a beautiful part of life, watching them, getting into their homes, every special little thing that comes with beekeeping will keep you interested and want to be a part of their special life. You will find that by springtime, after you have ordered your bees, and you are prepared and impatiently waiting for them, that you will just be like a child, awaiting a special event. Spend your time with us, learn all you can, be informed, so that day when the girls come to share their life with you, you will feel good about some knowledge gained that will help you to take care of them, and they will take care of you, by making that beautiful golden liquid, we know as honey. Have the most wonderful and awesome day, Cindi