boinky 0 #1 July 7, 2009 I don't know about you, but I love honey. I have some Texas orange blossom honey on my counter right now! I think we should all do our part to help save the honey bees. "Buy a carton, Save a bee."Nina Are we called "DAWGs" because we stick our noses up people's butts? (RIP Buzz) Yep, you're a postwhore-billyvance Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Squeak 17 #2 July 7, 2009 It's almost a worldwide problem CCS (colony collapse syndrome) Australia doesn't seem to be affected but most everywhere else isYou are not now, nor will you ever be, good enough to not die in this sport (Sparky) My Life ROCKS! How's yours doing? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
LisaH 0 #3 July 7, 2009 I don't like honey or ice cream. Saved a bee anyway. Be yourself! MooOOooOoo Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
boinky 0 #4 July 7, 2009 I wonder why Australia isn't affected?Nina Are we called "DAWGs" because we stick our noses up people's butts? (RIP Buzz) Yep, you're a postwhore-billyvance Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
boinky 0 #5 July 7, 2009 Quote I don't like honey or ice cream. I do! Quote Saved a bee anyway. And I'm sure they appreciated it too! Nina Are we called "DAWGs" because we stick our noses up people's butts? (RIP Buzz) Yep, you're a postwhore-billyvance Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Squeak 17 #6 July 7, 2009 QuoteI wonder why Australia isn't affected? probably due to our geographic isolationYou are not now, nor will you ever be, good enough to not die in this sport (Sparky) My Life ROCKS! How's yours doing? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BikerBabe 0 #7 July 8, 2009 QuoteQuoteI wonder why Australia isn't affected? probably due to our geographic isolation right, but what is it about geographic isolation that prevents CCS? CCS is such a mystery, that it seems like the case of Australia might be a good one to study in order to find the cause of the problem. My best friend runs a bee-related business, so this is obviously a genuine concern and one i've known about for a while.Never meddle in the affairs of dragons, for you are crunchy and taste good with ketchup! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Misternatural 0 #8 July 8, 2009 I got my current bees out of my neighbors roof,they are the toughest little bees I ever had- they barely made it through the cold winter but they are thriving now. The funny thing is that as tough as the wild ones are they are the nicest bees too, they all line their little faces up through the top of the comb when I open the hive- hehe I guess if I was a bear they wouldn't act so nice. It's really pretty cool to watch them work- I'll send some pics next time I visit them. Thanks for thinking of the bees.Beware of the collateralizing and monetization of your desires. D S #3.1415 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
LisaH 0 #9 July 8, 2009 they all line their little faces up through the top of the comb when I open the hive- _______________________________________ That sounds so cute! Be yourself! MooOOooOoo Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
boinky 0 #10 July 8, 2009 Pics would be great! Quote Thanks for thinking of the bees. You're welcome! Nina Are we called "DAWGs" because we stick our noses up people's butts? (RIP Buzz) Yep, you're a postwhore-billyvance Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Misternatural 0 #11 July 20, 2009 I opened up the hive this weekend,tough to see cuz of the file size but The bees are very busy and happy in this pic- they pay no attention to me at all even though I took their roof off The one I am pointing at is a male, they get to hang around and eat for free all summer and do no work with the possibility of doing it with the queen, what a life- but in the fall the ladies drag them outside to freeze In the hive shot the one in the very corner of the hive below my thumb is actually a scavenging BUMBLEBEE trying to get a free sip hahaha I watched them chase it's furry butt out of the hive! You can see a little squad of three or four bouncers making sure it leaves the building! Beware of the collateralizing and monetization of your desires. D S #3.1415 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
boinky 0 #12 July 20, 2009 Those are pretty cool shots. Thanks for sharing! You don't wear any protective clothing? I see you don't have a glove on. Nina Are we called "DAWGs" because we stick our noses up people's butts? (RIP Buzz) Yep, you're a postwhore-billyvance Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BikerBabe 0 #13 July 20, 2009 nice hive =) If i lived somewhere i could sustain them, i might have a hive myself. Hopefully hives can bounce back, because human beings not being able to eat is a bad thing. I think most people don't realize how vital bees are to...well, basically, to life on earth as we know it. <3 bees!Never meddle in the affairs of dragons, for you are crunchy and taste good with ketchup! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Misternatural 0 #14 July 20, 2009 Thanks y'all I recommend beekeeping for everybody, even people in the big city have them on the roof tops. Plus with all the honey you can make mead which will knock your sox off!The white sleeve you see is a bee suit top, These bees are so calm I prolly don't have to wear it at all, but I don't like stings as I have had really bad experiences with hornets as a kid. Some people do this stuff wearing no bee suit- as long as you are calm, don't breathe on them and move slowly they are cool and go about their business. -if you are dark and furry, sniff around and knock the hive .....THEN they are not so fun to hang out with Beware of the collateralizing and monetization of your desires. D S #3.1415 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
