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Offline Michelle

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Finally, got my first sting of the year!
« on: August 27, 2016, 12:54:58 pm »
So I was cutting the grass and she got me! Under the head band of my ear protection, ouch! It was my first head sting and boy I was hurting. Had to get my husband to get the stinger out.  :\'( :\'( :\'( :\'( :\'( :\'( :\'( :\'(
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Re: Finally, got my first sting of the year!
« Reply #1 on: August 27, 2016, 02:16:44 pm »
We are into our fourth season with bees now.  My wife 0 stings, me probably about 25 or 30.  A hit on the hand every one in a while really helps the arthritis, after the swelling goes down that is.... :laugh: :laugh: :laugh:
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Re: Finally, got my first sting of the year!
« Reply #2 on: August 27, 2016, 02:34:58 pm »
Michelle, it is said that beekeepers live long a prosperous lives well into their 90's  ;) And we are also just a little bit nuts  :D

Part of that equation is that bee venom keeps our adrenal glands healthy from the jump start they get with each sting. 
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Re: Finally, got my first sting of the year!
« Reply #3 on: August 27, 2016, 04:40:17 pm »
No picture? ??? ??? ???

Didn't happen!

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Re: Finally, got my first sting of the year!
« Reply #4 on: August 27, 2016, 05:06:32 pm »
I would never pass up a piece of pie from you Perry  ;) 8)
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Re: Finally, got my first sting of the year!
« Reply #5 on: August 27, 2016, 06:44:08 pm »
 :o no pics! I was sort of panicking and calling husband to come and help me!  :\'( he pulled out the stinger. It still hurts hours later!
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Re: Finally, got my first sting of the year!
« Reply #6 on: August 27, 2016, 06:52:55 pm »
What kinda pie ???
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Re: Finally, got my first sting of the year!
« Reply #7 on: August 27, 2016, 08:07:25 pm »
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Re: Finally, got my first sting of the year!
« Reply #8 on: August 27, 2016, 11:18:46 pm »
Quote from: Jen on August 27, 2016, 02:34:58 pm
Michelle, it is said that beekeepers live long a prosperous lives well into their 90's  ;) And we are also just a little bit nuts  :D

Part of that equation is that bee venom keeps our adrenal glands healthy from the jump start they get with each sting.
The other part of that equation is it's hard to kill a nut!!! :D
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Re: Finally, got my first sting of the year!
« Reply #9 on: August 28, 2016, 07:16:42 pm »
I don't think a bee sting counts if you weren't out working with the bees, anyway.  That was just a love tap, letting you know you're disturbing the children.

The stings that count are the ones that get you while you've got the hive open, and the girls wedge their way into your veil an plant a big kiss on your face.
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Re: Finally, got my first sting of the year!
« Reply #10 on: August 29, 2016, 08:45:53 am »
Sorry but I disagree! lol! My head still feels like I was struck on the head by a baseball bat!  :P
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Re: Finally, got my first sting of the year!
« Reply #11 on: August 29, 2016, 01:10:40 pm »
 ;D  ;D  :laugh:
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Re: Finally, got my first sting of the year!
« Reply #12 on: August 29, 2016, 02:14:17 pm »
LOL, you need to get stung more often.. Once your blood is about 1/3 venom it doesnt bother you nearly as much.
   Just dont try to get any sympathy from Iddee, his blood has been 90% venom for about 30 years. He seems to think a sting is their way of telling him they love him.
   A sting now and then i very much recommend, just avoid at all costs the 30+ stings all at once!
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