I've officially started

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My neighbor used to have a ton of beehives he managed some 8 years ago, but hasn't been involved with it since, and sold most hives since. He's into aquaculture now. So, today, a traded him a couple 250 gallon water tanks (I get from work for free) for what few supplies he had left for bees. I got two brood boxes, an electric comb knife, a smoker with original case, and a couple buckets of other supplies, with some other odds and ends. I stopped by another buddies place today as well, and got some more supplies to help me get started. I'm going to have my neighbor and buddy run everything and coach me thru the first year of getting into this. Pretty pumped to learn all the ropes.

[farmertrappe]

Sweet, get them supers painted up. I personally think white is over done, I recommend going with pink, in honor of saving the breasts.

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Mar 28, 2015 19:13:03 GMT -5 farmertrappe said:

Sweet, get them supers painted up. I personally think white is over done, I recommend going with pink, in honor of saving the breasts.

I might go with pink, and stencil "LORI" on each box

[farmertrappe]

I had two hives that I had a good friend's kids paint up after I primed them. Allie painted flowers, rainbows and honey bees on hers and James painted a American Flag, and deer on his, plus their names. Can't believe I sold them with a bunch of my equipment last year, James is a Marine now and Allie is finishing up college, and I suddenly feel old.

[hoseromon]

Nice haul CJ sounds like a great deal for both of you.

[nytrapper23]

That's an awesome deal right there.

[bk]

Looks like you did very well on the trade. Enjoy the adventure. Sounds like you have a couple of good mentors to guide you. Good luck, CJ.

[Jack of all Trapping]

Great deal !!! I LOVE GOOD HONEY!!!!

[histopicker]

You make me proud CJ! good to see you getting the bug's.

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Thanks fellas. The one big thing I'm learning is that there's a ton of stuff to learn
And, it's not a cheap hobby.

[mbalmu7]

Looking good!

[histopicker]

Mar 29, 2015 7:02:13 GMT -5 @charder said:

Thanks fellas. The one big thing I'm learning is that there's a ton of stuff to learn
And, it's not a cheap hobby.

The learning never ends sir.

[paddyg441]

  This is what keeps Fellars like me  "TICKING ALONG",  challenging new Endeavours and Learning Curves ,  helps keep us young !!!    .

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I'm heading to a friends house Friday, to build some more hive components. I have basic power tools, but he's got an all out woodworking shop set up.

[hogkiller]

Nice cj. Glad to see you finally got a hobby. lol
And congrats on a good deal.

[rendezvous]

Very cool! 

[muskrat24]

Good deal CJ . Your gonna need to keep us updated now. I wouldn't mind trying it out someday just need the space. Do you know where your getting your bees from?

[SkFarm25]

Great deal cj! Keep us updated as you go! I pick up my supplies thursday