Author Topic: Blueblood's 1st Honey Harvest 2014 (Read 12181 times)

blueblood · « **on:** June 08, 2014, 01:24:49 am »

My parents traveled up for my oldest daughter's graduation this weekend. I wasn't ready to do a few blown extraction but my step-dad really wanted to see the process of processing honey from hive to bottle. So, we went back and grabbed 11 frames. Absolutely beautiful to see those pristine white cappings. I was able to cut him some comb honey from one of my foundationless frames. The honey was very light like the first harvest from last year. There will be plenty more from where this came from. Good year indeed! Ended up with a little over 40 lbs. The refractometer revelaled 16.5%.

Jen · « **Reply #1 on:** June 08, 2014, 01:36:04 am »

Yummy vid right there! That's two vid presentations tonight, you and yankee! Enjoyed so much

tmrschessie · « **Reply #2 on:** June 08, 2014, 07:15:43 am »

Well done all the way around Dave. Congratulations to the New Graduate and new bee keeper....

Tom

apisbees · « **Reply #3 on:** June 08, 2014, 01:11:47 pm »

Congratulations on getting the few frames to extract so you could inform and educate your step father.
Congratulations on your daughters graduation.
Now invite him back when all your supers are full so he can help Now that he is trained.
The honey looks beautifull and as always thanks for posting.

blueblood · « **Reply #4 on:** June 08, 2014, 03:12:41 pm »

Thanks Apis!

riverbee · « **Reply #5 on:** June 09, 2014, 01:25:58 pm »

nice looking frames of honey dave!

ps......extracting honey to YOUR CHEATIN' HEART........

gotta love it!

Jen · « **Reply #6 on:** June 09, 2014, 01:31:33 pm »

Ha! I know Riv... I heard the cheating heart as well, cracked me up!

blueblood · « **Reply #7 on:** June 09, 2014, 01:38:38 pm »

Ha!

I had Pandora running with Bluegrass and that song was in the mix for some reason. I always play music when I extract, it's a prerequisite.

Thanks River, we had 11 frames like that. Some were very beautiful, white pristine cappings. I was able to cut some comb honey from some of the frames you taught me to use without foundation. Found out I have to be careful when extracting those frames. Oh, and then if was off to cookin wieners for the graduation party!

Slowmodem · « **Reply #8 on:** June 09, 2014, 02:40:17 pm »

Attaboy Dave!

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Beeracuda · « **Reply #9 on:** June 09, 2014, 03:06:32 pm »

Looks good! I hope we get that much, but after taking a peek yesterday, I am not so sure we will...

Intheswamp · « **Reply #10 on:** June 09, 2014, 06:12:18 pm »

Congratulations all the way around!!!

Your dad's smile and your daughter's graduation being the best parts!!!

Best wishes to your family,
Ed

Btw...nice looking capped honeycomb!

riverbee · « **Reply #11 on:** June 09, 2014, 06:55:43 pm »

"Ha! I had Pandora running with Bluegrass and that song was in the mix for some reason. I always play music when I extract, it's a prerequisite.
Thanks River, we had 11 frames like that. Some were very beautiful, white pristine cappings. I was able to cut some comb honey from some of the frames you taught me to use without foundation. Found out I have to be careful when extracting those frames. Oh, and then if was off to cookin wieners for the graduation party!"

ya made me laugh over that tune, but i do like hank williams. i extract to music as well, have a nice setup for that....or a brewers baseball game going.
so do tell about extracting those foundationless frames.....?!........

what happened?

great additional pix, and that white frame! very cool! enjoyed! and congrats to the high school grad!

Garden Hive · « **Reply #12 on:** June 09, 2014, 07:51:26 pm »

Very evident that a good time was had by all !!!

I hope to get back into my others this week.

Slowmodem · « **Reply #13 on:** June 09, 2014, 08:39:57 pm »

Quote from: blueblood on June 09, 2014, 01:38:38 pm

Oh, and then if was off to cookin wieners for the graduation party!

Grill Master!

blueblood · « **Reply #14 on:** June 19, 2014, 03:48:16 pm »

Bottled, labeled and selling as I chat...

efmesch · « **Reply #15 on:** June 19, 2014, 04:00:45 pm »

You not only made one super happy step-dad, but his infectious smile warmed my heart. Keep up the good work.

barry42001 · « **Reply #16 on:** June 19, 2014, 04:22:48 pm »

Good job

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blueblood · « **Reply #17 on:** June 19, 2014, 04:24:08 pm »

Thanks Ef! I seem to remember another infectious smile. Today was my last day in Israel last year and yesterday last year would have been the day you drove me to Hebron and other great sites. Hope to meet with you again someday soon. My wife told me the other day she wants to move to Israel when are kids are all out of the house! I am very good with that!

efmesch · « **Reply #18 on:** June 19, 2014, 04:39:04 pm »

This afternoon, on my way home from Jerusalem, I passed by the stream bed that we visited together, where David collected his stones in order to do away with Goliath---even without remembering the date, I thought fondly of you and the trip. I've been thinking up more places to visit with you on your next visit.
When you make the move, we'll have to set you up in an area with a nice spot for bee hives. No need to worry about bears here.

riverbee · « **Reply #19 on:** June 19, 2014, 06:47:16 pm »

ef, i have missed your presence on the forum. great photo of you and dave, you two will have these memories for a long to come. only wish i might someday meet you as well!

dave, awesome looking honey and i sure like your label!