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Title: Greetings from Amador County CA
Post by: Bee Commander on October 31, 2015, 10:38:53 am
Hi all,
Started with Bees last year in April. Had a dismal rookie year... almost lost the whole sheebang! This year so far is going better (knock on wood). I taught myself how to graft and went from 6 to current 25 hives. I started using OAV with tremendous results for mites and bees are looking ok going into winter. I look forward to learning from this site. I have been on beesource a lot but am always looking for new avenues to learn.

Regards,

Laurie
Title: Re: Greetings from Amador County CA
Post by: iddee on October 31, 2015, 10:46:33 am
Welcome, Laurie. I was on beesource for years, as you can see by my post count. They just became too fussy and belligerent for me, so I left a few years ago. I think you will find much friendlier and helpful folks here. Pull up a chair and join the "family".
Title: Re: Greetings from Amador County CA
Post by: Bee Commander on October 31, 2015, 10:57:21 am
Ditto that on beesource, that site is getting a bit too snarky for me.
Welcome, Laurie. I was on beesource for years, as you can see by my post count. They just became too fussy and belligerent for me, so I left a few years ago. I think you will find much friendlier and helpful folks here. Pull up a chair and join the "family".
Title: Re: Greetings from Amador County CA
Post by: apisbees on October 31, 2015, 12:25:08 pm
Welcome You have came across a great site here.
Title: Re: Greetings from Amador County CA
Post by: Perry on October 31, 2015, 02:04:54 pm
Hi Laurie :welcome:
Most of us here are from somewhere else initially, having drifted here mostly searching for a more friendly, respectful environment. Couple that with some pretty wicked senses of humour, we tend to actually have a lot of fun here to go along with our common passion for bees. An extended family if you wish.
Title: Re: Greetings from Amador County CA
Post by: neillsayers on October 31, 2015, 02:40:41 pm
Welcome Laurie, you'll find helpful and friendly folks here.
Title: Re: Greetings from Amador County CA
Post by: tdconstruct on October 31, 2015, 03:17:53 pm
Welcome from another newbee.
Title: Re: Greetings from Amador County CA
Post by: kebee on October 31, 2015, 04:09:08 pm
 Welcome Laurie to the forum, enjoy and ask all the question you want and the other master beekeeps will answer them one way or another.

Ken
Title: Re: Greetings from Amador County CA
Post by: Perry on October 31, 2015, 05:00:41 pm
Welcome Laurie to the forum, enjoy and ask all the question you want and the other master beekeeps will answer them one way or another.

Ken

What!! :o We have some of those here? :P I want names, by golly, names! :laugh: :laugh: :laugh:
Title: Re: Greetings from Amador County CA
Post by: efmesch on October 31, 2015, 05:34:11 pm
Bee Commander:  "....went from 6 to current 25 hives".  To my calculations, that sounds like more than a 400% increase----that's pretty good for a new beekeeper.  :goodjob: 

Maybe you should be on the advice-giving end of this forum? 

Laurie, with my mouth wide open in admiration for your one year of progress,  I wish you a very sincere "Welcome" to this forum.  :welcome:
Title: Re: Greetings from Amador County CA
Post by: Bee Commander on October 31, 2015, 06:15:52 pm
Wow, thanks efmesh! Thank you all for the warm welcome. Regarding advice.... it seems every time I get too big for my britches I get knocked back into the next county. Very hesitant to give any advice.. I will share what has worked for me. Again, I am so new to this and learn everyday.

Thanks again!
Bee Commander:  "....went from 6 to current 25 hives".  To my calculations, that sounds like more than a 400% increase----that's pretty good for a new beekeeper.  :goodjob: 

Maybe you should be on the advice-giving end of this forum? 

Laurie, with my mouth wide open in admiration for your one year of progress,  I wish you a very sincere "Welcome" to this forum.  :welcome:
Title: Re: Greetings from Amador County CA
Post by: efmesch on October 31, 2015, 06:36:36 pm
Bee Commander: "...Regarding advice.... it seems every time I get too big for my britches I get knocked back into the next county."

efmesch:That, pretty much, is what deservedly happens to everyone.

Bee Commander: "... I will share what has worked for me. Again, I am so new to this and learn everyday."

efmesch:  That, "learning everyday", is true of anyone here, and, IMHO, is a good policy to follow.  We try to share our experiences, which is why not everyone agrees on every issue.  But the lump sum of it all comes out to be positive learning for us all.

Title: Re: Greetings from Amador County CA
Post by: kebee on October 31, 2015, 06:53:02 pm
 Perry every one on here is a master bee keeper if he or she has bees, some more than others and you are one of them.

Ken
Title: Re: Greetings from Amador County CA
Post by: apisbees on October 31, 2015, 06:57:08 pm
No talk to any that have taken the master beekeeper course and they will disagree. You need a master beekeeper to teach beekeeping courses.
Title: Re: Greetings from Amador County CA
Post by: Riverrat on November 02, 2015, 05:53:22 pm
Welcome aboard
Title: Re: Greetings from Amador County CA
Post by: kebee on November 02, 2015, 07:06:10 pm
 Yes apisbees I know about the test for master beekeeps and have looked at one, might could pass one if not for the scientific part of it, so I think that there are a few if not more on here that could pass the course too if they wanting to if they have not already done so and as much as you know I am sure you could pass it and you may already have.

Ken.

Title: Re: Greetings from Amador County CA
Post by: riverbee on November 02, 2015, 11:32:28 pm
welcome laurie!

Title: Re: Greetings from Amador County CA
Post by: lazy shooter on November 03, 2015, 07:49:24 am
Welcome Laurie, and what Ef said.  Going from six to 20 plus hives makes you a lot more than a novice beekeeper.  Some peoples have 20 years of experience and some have one year of experience 20 times.  You are the latter.  Evidence shows you to be a quick learner and a "get it done" gal.  Again, welcome aboard, we are anxious for you to share your knowledge with us.

lazy
Title: Re: Greetings from Amador County CA
Post by: brooksbeefarm on November 03, 2015, 09:32:05 am
Welcome Laurie,from what you wrote you are already ahead of some of us 8). It's interesting how other beekeepers in different parts of the U S of A and other countries keep bees? It's hard to understand some on this forum, theysall, sometimes talks funny. :yes: Jack
Title: Re: Greetings from Amador County CA
Post by: Les on November 03, 2015, 09:44:59 am
From one newbee to another, welcome.  Great folks with lots of knowledge and a wonderful sense of humor. 
Title: Re: Greetings from Amador County CA
Post by: apisbees on November 03, 2015, 12:17:39 pm
Can't be bothered. I know what I know. Nothing against Bee Master Courses and it is a good source of knowledge but if you read the Hive and the Honey Bee, and ABC XYZ,* of beekeeping and under stand most of it, you will be covered in the understanding of bees beekeeping and honey.
Title: Re: Greetings from Amador County CA
Post by: iddee on November 03, 2015, 01:10:28 pm
If you read those things,participate in the community by teaching and promoting bees and beekeeping, etc., all you have to do is take the tests in your spare time. I never took any courses, studied any materials for the master program, nor did any actions for the purpose of getting the designation. My normal beekeeping life gave me all the materials needed. I only had to submit them to the committee and received my certificate.
It's just nice to have and reflects well on your local club. It doesn't change the beekeeper that you are., good or bad.
Title: Re: Greetings from Amador County CA
Post by: apisbees on November 03, 2015, 04:42:26 pm
They are offering a new course in Feb 15 to 19 in Kamloops which is about 100 miles away from home. In order to take the test to get the certificate you need to take the course. I don't have current pricing for this years course but in the bast buy the time you pay for the course food and lodging. 
Beemasters 2016
The Beemasters course is an advanced course that is offered in alternate years under the direction of the Provincial Apiculture Branch of the BC Ministry of Agriculture Food and Fisheries (BCMAFF).  Applicants are expected to have several years of beekeeping experience before making application. Selection of candidates for Beemaster designation is by the Provincial Apiculturist, Paul van Westendorp. The week long course is most often held at UBC and registration is limited. Candidates for Beemaster must pass a final exam with a high passing standard. The course is extremely interesting and presents detailed information about the science and art of apiculture; from colony management to the most recent advances in apiculture research.
It is necessary to register as early as possible if you wish to attend. Register by requesting to have your name added to the list of candidates with the Provincial Apiculturist through the BCMAFF (van Westendorp, Paul AGRI:EX <Paul.vanWestendorp@gov.bc.ca>)
Title: Re: Greetings from Amador County CA
Post by: iddee on November 03, 2015, 05:04:19 pm
WOW!

Ours is a 4 step program. Certified, journeyman, master, master craftsman. There is no cost, and can be stretched out over years.


http://www.ncbeekeepers.org/master-beekeeper-program

Title: Re: Greetings from Amador County CA
Post by: neillsayers on November 03, 2015, 06:40:50 pm
Iddee,
 Are you aware of such a program in Arkansas?
Title: Re: Greetings from Amador County CA
Post by: iddee on November 03, 2015, 09:42:55 pm
I'm not, but these folks would know.


http://arbeekeepers.org/events.html


Then there's the Eastern Apicultural Society program.


http://www.easternapiculture.org/master-beekeepers/certification.html
Title: Re: Greetings from Amador County CA
Post by: neillsayers on November 03, 2015, 11:23:22 pm
Thanks Iddee
Title: Re: Greetings from Amador County CA
Post by: Bee Commander on November 04, 2015, 09:30:07 am
welcome laurie!

I love your Avatar!
Title: Re: Greetings from Amador County CA
Post by: riverbee on November 04, 2015, 07:01:48 pm
thank you laurie!  swarm of bees !!!

anyway, thanks for coming to WWB, i hope you enjoy it and i look forward to reading your posts!!! jump in, share what you have learned, ask questions, post pix etc!...... don't be shy! post away!
Title: Re: Greetings from Amador County CA
Post by: Bee Commander on November 05, 2015, 11:18:07 am
thank you laurie!  swarm of bees !!!

anyway, thanks for coming to WWB, i hope you enjoy it and i look forward to reading your posts!!! jump in, share what you have learned, ask questions, post pix etc!...... don't be shy! post away!

Will do Riverbee....
Title: Re: Greetings from Amador County CA
Post by: riverbee on November 07, 2015, 07:20:04 pm
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Title: Re: Greetings from Amador County CA
Post by: tecumseh on November 08, 2015, 09:11:07 pm
Howdy from central Texas Laurie.  the best thing I can say about beesource is I ran into Iddee over there.  got tossed oh some years back and now I come over here from time to time to check on Iddee and crowd.  very level and knowledgable crowd here with little in the way of excess ego to toss about.  just to let you know Iddee and I will come to arguing about lots of thins that are non bee related from time to time but on most things bee related we do normally see eye to eye.  need to check my map to see exactly where Amador County is located.