What's this about?

Well, my new hobby...beekeeping! Hence, it is not a blog, but a beelog. hehe.

Wanted to start a log of events as I progress down the road of tending to the two hives of bees that will soon be arriving!

So far:
Attended a few Puget Sound Beekeeping club meetings- joined so I could be part of the mentor program.
Met with my mentor and learned there are as many or more ways of tending to bees as there are beekeepers.

Purchased:
2 beekeeping books
Beesuit (#1 priority!)
gloves
hives (3 westerns per hive right now)
bee brush
smoker and fuel
Frame making materials, wood and wax foundation - this is what the bees draw their comb out on...eventually storing brood (new bees) and honey.

Painted:
bottom boards and top covers of hives, to paint the rest tonight.