Gagirl, welcome to our forum. You have already found out that this is a great place, you will make friends, you will have questions answered, and the love the honeybee will be instilled within your soul. That you will find out even more deeply once you feel satisfied that you can keep bees. You are airing on the cautious side, studying and learning, that is good, that will assist you to become a great beekeeper. Enjoy the forum, ask all the questions that your heart desires, they will be answered, and most of all, have a wonderful and beautiful day, on this great planet we share. Cindi