tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2343169244941810018.post7060913587463601747..comments2023-05-03T03:23:38.137-07:00Comments on Bees Make Honey: She's a Killer, Quee-eeen...Chrishttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11487456386841182116noreply@blogger.comBlogger22125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2343169244941810018.post-834133898163865982012-05-15T19:07:27.336-07:002012-05-15T19:07:27.336-07:00I wouldn't have known much of what this post m...I wouldn't have known much of what this post meant if I hadn't done lots of research last year about the honey bee. I found the more I learnt, the more fascinated I became. My final work (for my Post-grad Art diploma) was about bees. I'm a born-again bee-lover!Katehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12453125929159161583noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2343169244941810018.post-2663160524254938952012-04-17T01:18:45.530-07:002012-04-17T01:18:45.530-07:00Not as much as you might think Carly. A decent bee...Not as much as you might think Carly. A decent bee suit is a must (mine cost about £45 and I can let you know where I got my kit from), and the other bits you can get are cheap enough. If you're not confident making a hive I know your fella is handy with tools so I'm sure he could knock up a hive or two for you.Chrishttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11487456386841182116noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2343169244941810018.post-89465801785681909202012-04-17T01:16:50.197-07:002012-04-17T01:16:50.197-07:00Sorry you lost your bees, that's awful and dis...Sorry you lost your bees, that's awful and distressing for you. Good for you to get back into it now then!!!<br /><br />At £40 per vet consultation here, there may be a cash flow situation brewing with several thousand bees to get checked out. ;-DChrishttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11487456386841182116noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2343169244941810018.post-49564374069141241602012-04-17T01:14:33.640-07:002012-04-17T01:14:33.640-07:00This comment has been removed by the author.Chrishttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11487456386841182116noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2343169244941810018.post-1213947830546553182012-04-16T00:08:16.708-07:002012-04-16T00:08:16.708-07:00I found the sound of bees strangely relaxing and w...I found the sound of bees strangely relaxing and would spend far too long checking out the frames. But when trying to explain to friend that I probably lost them to colony collapse syndrome, I was asked why didnt I take them to a vet!!!!janes pigshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10061155369879778341noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2343169244941810018.post-42522523900756582672012-04-05T00:12:06.968-07:002012-04-05T00:12:06.968-07:00I understand, I understand! Thanks Chris, this is ...I understand, I understand! Thanks Chris, this is really helpful. I had been put off a bit by a local beekeeper saying they hadn't been able to draw any honey from their 8 hives for several years, but maybe we'll be lucky. Maybe he has naughty bees. Just have to work out how much it will all cost lol :)devonmamahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09464005249580526116noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2343169244941810018.post-57713191601617518152012-03-29T01:53:30.060-07:002012-03-29T01:53:30.060-07:00I've seen a sci-fi film about ants (Phase IV) ...I've seen a sci-fi film about ants (Phase IV) turning against mankind (& womenkind!) but not bees. I'll keep that quiet though as I don't want to give them any ideas.<br /><br />Hey, there's another plot line for your next book Sarah!Chrishttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11487456386841182116noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2343169244941810018.post-21152314180295730082012-03-28T22:05:44.618-07:002012-03-28T22:05:44.618-07:00Wicked Chris, that looks so interesting. I think i...Wicked Chris, that looks so interesting. I think it's the honey that gets me the most excited. But also, I've often thought that bee civilisations would make a great sci fi story. Just amazing!sarah toahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12412812914705725798noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2343169244941810018.post-33526820012324587972012-03-27T00:53:10.381-07:002012-03-27T00:53:10.381-07:00Oh and it took about 2 minutes on my hive. I'v...Oh and it took about 2 minutes on my hive. I've got my eye in now. <br /><br />We then went over to G's hive and found one queen but for the life of us couldn't find her in the other hive.Chrishttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11487456386841182116noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2343169244941810018.post-43322428251294375082012-03-27T00:50:54.776-07:002012-03-27T00:50:54.776-07:00And they also tasted of honey which was great!
Fu...And they also tasted of honey which was great!<br /><br />Funny you should say that. On the way back from passing my bike test on a Vespa one day, a huge bumble bee decided it would be great to fly into my eye and almost blind me. Full face helmet from then on!<br /><br />Was it nice and crunchy?Chrishttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11487456386841182116noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2343169244941810018.post-68011690816004667542012-03-27T00:48:16.440-07:002012-03-27T00:48:16.440-07:00Thankyou Molly, I read it back to myself but it st...Thankyou Molly, I read it back to myself but it still seems a bit incomprehensible to me. I must sort out some more posts with the basics (for me more than anyone)...Chrishttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11487456386841182116noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2343169244941810018.post-28997386862941361802012-03-26T13:20:34.214-07:002012-03-26T13:20:34.214-07:00I could have sworn you were drizzling oil over bar...I could have sworn you were drizzling oil over barbecued bees in those photos. I ate a bumble bee once (by accident, whilst riding my motorbike) and it was de-lish.Tom Stephensonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05979590950587415840noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2343169244941810018.post-41405571468622053702012-03-26T13:03:30.819-07:002012-03-26T13:03:30.819-07:00I would appreciate that. I am determined to get i...I would appreciate that. I am determined to get into bees here but they do have a bit of a reputation in Africa.Hippohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09468795398813061897noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2343169244941810018.post-24756392351225771612012-03-26T12:46:10.733-07:002012-03-26T12:46:10.733-07:00That was an excellent tutorial Chris - I enjoyed t...That was an excellent tutorial Chris - I enjoyed that. How long did it take you to spot the queen?Mollyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08604864977387798470noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2343169244941810018.post-66826797096485424332012-03-26T07:32:25.255-07:002012-03-26T07:32:25.255-07:00A very steep learning curve for me Tex! There is j...A very steep learning curve for me Tex! There is just sooooo much to learn. I know that it's practically impossible to follow it all whilst it's 'in motion' so to speak.<br /><br />Jargon busters coming up...Chrishttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11487456386841182116noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2343169244941810018.post-20170049621206224912012-03-26T07:23:53.170-07:002012-03-26T07:23:53.170-07:00I did go look at the pic of your hive assembly on ...I did go look at the pic of your hive assembly on the other post and yes that did help :O). A bit of a learning curve on all this. But this is good info and as with anything I am sure once a person does enough reading up on it they will feel confident enough to give it a whirl! Great of you to to post all this with the pics.Texanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14560812716080117867noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2343169244941810018.post-2296411596046576232012-03-26T07:23:00.464-07:002012-03-26T07:23:00.464-07:00Stop stealing my dreadful puns Janet lol! I'll...Stop stealing my dreadful puns Janet lol! I'll have no post headers left! ;-)<br /><br />It is really strange. You'd think that with so many stinging insects buzzing around it would be an anxious few minutes to say the least. But no. Just really relaxing.Chrishttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11487456386841182116noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2343169244941810018.post-75488718230717252312012-03-26T06:59:07.079-07:002012-03-26T06:59:07.079-07:00Hey thanks for the photos and explanation of what ...Hey thanks for the photos and explanation of what you are doing -- I know you're busy as a bee. (Couldn't resist.) I know the sensation and also have no words to explain -- happened while I was in close watching the queening of a hive.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2343169244941810018.post-2856016609792469842012-03-26T06:48:35.544-07:002012-03-26T06:48:35.544-07:00Yes, me too. Me I mean. Keeping bees. Not you keep...Yes, me too. Me I mean. Keeping bees. Not you keeping bees. I keep bees now. This is all very confusing...Chrishttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11487456386841182116noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2343169244941810018.post-71382494782696464412012-03-26T06:47:04.868-07:002012-03-26T06:47:04.868-07:00Really Tom?! I'm an idiot and I'm struggli...Really Tom?! I'm an idiot and I'm struggling lol.<br /><br />I'll post some detailed explanations of some of this stuff soon - it's all happening very quickly so I'm glad you can make sense of it all.Chrishttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11487456386841182116noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2343169244941810018.post-36901962531055069912012-03-26T05:02:03.899-07:002012-03-26T05:02:03.899-07:00I think I've now worked-out why I've never...I think I've now worked-out why I've never kept bees!Cro Magnonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06840670227576695352noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2343169244941810018.post-86691477701574176552012-03-26T03:58:17.297-07:002012-03-26T03:58:17.297-07:00Finally, an idiot friendly explanation of how a hi...Finally, an idiot friendly explanation of how a hive works.Hippohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09468795398813061897noreply@blogger.com