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BEEKEEPING LEARNING CENTER => RAPID BEEYARD GROWTH => Topic started by: oldenglish on April 08, 2009, 12:33:45 pm

Title: expect the unexpected
Post by: oldenglish on April 08, 2009, 12:33:45 pm

I had planned on starting the year with two hives I purchased 4 deeps and 4 mediums (just in case). Then I built a TBH just for fun with the plan to use that if I was lucky enough to catch a swarm. Then I got the usual gift certificates for xmas and also a chance for a club order so I purchased an additional 4 deeps and a bunch of mediums. These extras were going to be my store for expansion next year.
Then I was given 3 packages, plus I have two on order, so now all the deeps are going to be in use and the TBH is also hived up. I may end up using mediums if I get any swarms, plus I now need to start building bases and covers as I only had those for two hives. Its a good feeling having too many bees :-D

Title: Re: expect the unexpected
Post by: Chef Isaac on April 12, 2009, 12:34:39 am

i hope like the packages! :)

Title: Re: expect the unexpected
Post by: oldenglish on April 12, 2009, 01:45:06 am

Quote from: Chef Isaac on April 12, 2009, 12:34:39 am

i hope like the packages! :)

I am spending so much time in the yard watching them that the wife asked if I wanted a bed down there  :)

Title: Re: expect the unexpected
Post by: SlickMick on April 12, 2009, 05:11:53 am

Quote from: oldenglish on April 12, 2009, 01:45:06 am

Quote from: Chef Isaac on April 12, 2009, 12:34:39 am

i hope like the packages! :)

I am spending so much time in the yard watching them that the wife asked if I wanted a bed down there  :)

So what did you tell her?? :-D

Title: Re: expect the unexpected
Post by: Brian D. Bray on April 16, 2009, 02:24:24 am

If it t'were me, I'd have answered, "Can I use the extra quilt?"

Title: Re: expect the unexpected
Post by: steveouk on April 16, 2009, 10:29:54 pm

you sound like me last year Dave. Good luck with them all and yes start making bases and tops !