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April beekeeping in Nova Scotia
« on: April 03, 2015, 04:44:56 pm »
Snow is receding nicely today. Tops of all the hives are exposed and at least level with the snow (doubles)
Went around and checked 3 yards. Had to do some of my beekeeping on my knees!  :laugh:








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Re: April beekeeping in Nova Scotia
« Reply #1 on: April 03, 2015, 04:47:27 pm »
I followed you today out of Wolfville and on the hwy! I picked up my daughter in Wolfville! I was trying to read the back of your truck and I was like "That's Perry!!!!!!" You had lots of crap flying out of your truck ;)
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Re: April beekeeping in Nova Scotia
« Reply #2 on: April 03, 2015, 04:48:28 pm »
 Hope they were all alright, good pictures of you working on them, who took the pictures?

Ken
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Re: April beekeeping in Nova Scotia
« Reply #3 on: April 03, 2015, 04:53:07 pm »
My neighbour chummed along.
Was that you behind me Michelle? Too funny, I thought I saw a car get close and then completely back off. :D
I had the back of my truck half loaded with all the sawdust from cutting up my pine for boxes, and I purposely took the #101 Hwy. to try and lose it all! ;D
Sorry if that was you. :-[
Everything is looking pretty good so far this year (knock on wood), I may get lucky and have another great overwintering.
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Re: April beekeeping in Nova Scotia
« Reply #4 on: April 03, 2015, 05:25:59 pm »
I too spent the day checking on and cleaning up my hives.  Seeing what you are dealing with makes me feel lucky to have bare ground under my feet.
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Re: April beekeeping in Nova Scotia
« Reply #5 on: April 03, 2015, 06:29:59 pm »
LOL Michelle - ""That's Perry!!!!!!" You had lots of crap flying out of your truck"

Perry! So glad for pics, this is the headline in my bee book now. Nice to see you out with your girls too  ;D

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Re: April beekeeping in Nova Scotia
« Reply #6 on: April 03, 2015, 07:17:17 pm »
 :laugh: I did back off cause of the stuff flying out! :) My bees were out flying today! woohoo it was 13 C today!
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Re: April beekeeping in Nova Scotia
« Reply #7 on: April 03, 2015, 10:10:05 pm »
Quote from: Michelle on April 03, 2015, 04:47:27 pm
I followed you today out of Wolfville and on the hwy! I picked up my daughter in Wolfville! I was trying to read the back of your truck and I was like "That's Perry!!!!!!" You had lots of crap flying out of your truck ;)

   LOL!!   BUSTED!!!
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Re: April beekeeping in Nova Scotia
« Reply #8 on: April 05, 2015, 10:29:07 pm »
Perry I met a Canadian Beek the other day at my job, I thought you might know him. Bill Ferguson, Ferguson Apiaries and the Canadian Buckfast Queens
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Re: April beekeeping in Nova Scotia
« Reply #9 on: April 06, 2015, 06:27:18 am »
Quote from: LindsayBrower1 on April 05, 2015, 10:29:07 pm
Perry I met a Canadian Beek the other day at my job, I thought you might know him. Bill Ferguson, Ferguson Apiaries and the Canadian Buckfast Queens

I have not met Bill personally, but my friend Adam and I bought 10 of his queens a few years ago. He is extremely well regarded in regards to the Buckfast Queens he raises and sells. I have read many glowing reports from larger keeps down south as to their quality. Adam actually paid him a visit last fall and got to see a part of his operation. He is quite isolated which is probably good for his operation. Adam said that he is advanced in age and was hinting that he was looking to perhaps get someone else involved to carry on. It would be a great opportunity for the right person.
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Re: April beekeeping in Nova Scotia
« Reply #10 on: April 06, 2015, 05:53:22 pm »
Oh thats nice to hear! He was a very sweet gentleman, came into the bee shop that I work at with his wife.  Get on that Perry!! Its so great finding the right opportunities  :yes: He said he might send us a few of his queens
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Re: April beekeeping in Nova Scotia
« Reply #11 on: April 06, 2015, 05:56:29 pm »
 :D If I wanted to uproot my family and move to Ontario and away from civilization.................................I would be single again! ;D
Seriously though, it would be an excellent opportunity for the right person.
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Re: April beekeeping in Nova Scotia
« Reply #12 on: April 06, 2015, 05:58:27 pm »
Don't do that! I hope he finds someone to carry on his legacy!
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