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Title: Hello from SW Washington State
Post by: JanO on December 29, 2013, 01:43:20 pm

I just joined and want to say hello to all of you.  I'm in SW WA, sort of between Portland and Seattle.  I'm getting ready to start my first year of beekeeping in the Spring with just one hive at the moment.  I'm excited to begin this journey, and look forward to learning from all of you experienced folks in the Pac. NW.   

Title: Re: Hello from SW Washington State
Post by: Crofter on December 29, 2013, 01:50:53 pm

Welcome! This will be an interesting time between now and getting the bees. Remember, every question you ask will produce answers for other viewers who were wondering the same thing but too shy to ask. Don't be shy!

Title: Re: Hello from SW Washington State
Post by: G3farms on December 29, 2013, 02:08:32 pm

Welcome to the forum Jan and be sure to ask any and all questions.

Good luck with the bees this coming spring. Are you buying a package, nuc, or established colony?

Title: Re: Hello from SW Washington State
Post by: Riverrat on December 29, 2013, 02:26:54 pm

Welcome to forum Jan0. You couldn't find a more knowledgeable group of people. I would suggest starting with 2 hives. It will give you a lot of more options when working with the bees than one hive

Title: Re: Hello from SW Washington State
Post by: JanO on December 29, 2013, 03:11:22 pm

Thank you for the warm welcome.  I am actually planning for 3-5 hives by the end of the 2014 season, but only have one ready to go at the moment thanks to my hubby giving me exactly what I wanted for Christmas.  At some point I hope to expand significantly to 15 or more, but that won't be for a while.  You know what they say about "baby steps." 

I have a package of Italians ordered for the first hive.  However, for the last 8 years or so we've had a minimum of 2 swarms come through and land in the same tree every year.  Usually we just let them be and they take off in a day or two, but since we're now starting our own hives we hope to collect them for ourselves.  With the help of my bee club, and a mentor who will assist me when the time comes, I feel pretty confident that we'll get at least one of them in a trap this year. 

Title: Re: Hello from SW Washington State
Post by: Perry on December 29, 2013, 03:26:34 pm

Excellent.
One on order and high possibilities for a swarm catch (or two).
You have found a friendly group here, with plenty of knowledge and good humour to share.
Ask questions when you need to and contribute answers when you can.

Title: Re: Hello from SW Washington State
Post by: Finally Home on December 29, 2013, 03:43:49 pm

Howdy and get ready for the most exciting hobby ever ;D  Best of luck.

Title: Re: Hello from SW Washington State
Post by: Slowmodem on December 29, 2013, 04:47:55 pm

Welcome and enjoy your stay!  :)

Title: Re: Hello from SW Washington State
Post by: jb63 on December 30, 2013, 12:17:44 am

Welcome JanO.You may want to set a swarm trap in that tree.It sounds like a good place to fish for bees.

Title: Re: Hello from SW Washington State
Post by: riverbee on December 30, 2013, 12:01:35 pm

lol, a great place to 'fish' for bees! 

greetings and WELCOME to the forum jano!!!!  ;D

Title: Re: Hello from SW Washington State
Post by: lazy shooter on December 30, 2013, 06:08:47 pm

Welcome aboard, as posters above have stated, this will be a fun forum and hobby.  Good luck.

Title: Re: Hello from SW Washington State
Post by: kebee on December 31, 2013, 07:20:39 am

Welcome and enjoy your stay, you can learn much here.

Ken

Title: Re: Hello from SW Washington State
Post by: blueblood on December 31, 2013, 09:48:47 am

Welcome JanO!

Title: Re: Hello from SW Washington State
Post by: BoilerJim on December 31, 2013, 10:34:13 am

Welcome to forum Jan0 !

Title: Re: Hello from SW Washington State
Post by: JanO on December 31, 2013, 11:55:49 am

Thanks for the welcome.  I look forward to learning all I can from everyone.  :)

Title: Re: Hello from SW Washington State
Post by: Marty68 on January 04, 2014, 06:45:03 am

Hi jan I'm around ridgefield where abouts are you at


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Title: Re: Hello from SW Washington State
Post by: apisbees on January 04, 2014, 06:53:20 am

Welcome Jan I like the picture you are using for your avatar. There are a few knowledgeable beekeepers from your area on the forum.

Title: Re: Hello from SW Washington State
Post by: brooksbeefarm on January 04, 2014, 08:43:22 am

Welcome Jan, from the show me state. Jack

Title: Re: Hello from SW Washington State
Post by: JanO on January 04, 2014, 12:08:31 pm

Quote from: Marty68 on January 04, 2014, 06:45:03 am

Hi jan I'm around ridgefield where abouts are you at


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Marty I'm not far from you.  I'm in Toledo.  Welcome to the boards.