Not my year.

[CpnObvious]

Nice catch, but why didn't you use a ladder? 

Lazy,  I've shipped you some ice to ease the burn.

[LazyBkpr]

Nice catch, but why didn't you use a ladder? 

Lazy,  I've shipped you some ice to ease the burn.

   I could have laid my 12 footer beside it, but even laying down I figured falling off a 12 foot ladder was still falling off a 12 foot ladder. 
   ooooh.. Ice!!   Thank you!  I am always running out of ice for my drink!!!

[LazyBkpr]

Hey Scott! Nice vid!    and I saw the queen at the very beginning of the vid, right at the top of the screen, center of swarm, and she's heading down into the swarm, if you blink you'll miss her.

   Watched the vid again tonight Jen..   I am somewhat astounded I did not see her. Great spot, she was cruising around that swarm like she had a mission the whole time I watched them. After watching the vid again.. shes RIGHT there in plain sight. Good eye!!!!

   Cut out scheduled for tomorrow, my minion will be helping with it. With luck, we will get some good video and pictures.  Another cut out scheduled for Friday. I may be doing that one alone, but will try to get some video of it as well. Wish me luck!

[Jen]

Scott- "shes RIGHT there in plain sight. Good eye!!!!

    Thanks!    I learn soo much from the vids. I would love to do a cut out sometime but I don't have the excess boxes and frames n'such.

Scott- "I may be doing that one alone, but will try to get some video of it as well. Wish me luck!

     Always    In case you haven't yet, try some of the propolis tincture just for grins 

[CpnObvious]

... try some of the propolis tincture just for grins 

I've seen you refer to this quite a bit, have read more than just your recipe, and several uses for it.  What I don't understand is what happens to the smell of the alcohol?  Does the propolis just overpower the evaporated alcohol?  Do you use Everclear?  It's illegal in Ma, but I live mighty close to the NH border... It's legal there

[Jen]

Everclear is illegal in Ma? Good Gravy that's rediculous!

Does the propolis just overpower the evaporated alcohol?  Do you use Everclear?  It's illegal in Ma, but I live mighty close to the NH border... It's legal there

    Yes, the prop is very strong. And after it has cured for several weeks in the alcohol it's strong and mellow all at the same time. Ya know how when you pop the hive lid in the afternoon on a very warm day how that hive scent comes right up to your face. That's what you smell like when you buff it into your skin.

     Yes I made mine with Everclear, but a high quality vodka would work just as well, here in Cali, Everclear is less expensive than vodka.

[Marty68]

i was still new at this and i didn't put my name on the swarm list at the bee club. but, if it wasn't for jb who keeps handing them over to me i wouldn't have any. the first swarm call i got from him is one of the best hives i have. took 4 frames of brood and did a walk away split. just waiting to see if queen hatches and comes back.