Young woman looking to join the beekeeping world!

[Perry]

Thanks Ef. At 71 I pray that I will have enough time to learn sufficiently to help lots of troubled soldiers with PTSD learn how to keep bees. I've read everything I can get my hands on, watched so many videos that I am beginning to be able to sort the wheat from the chaff, bothered too many other beekeepers with questions, and spent as much time inside the hives as I can without meddling too much. In the process I've discovered that I am absolutely smitten by bees and have a greater appreciation for this creation  we are blessed to live as a part of.

[efmesch]

Thanks Ef. At 71 I pray that I will have enough time to learn sufficiently to help lots of troubled soldiers with PTSD learn how to keep bees....... I've discovered that I am absolutely smitten by bees and have a greater appreciation for this creation  we are blessed to live as a part of.

Gary, at 71 you're just warming up.  As a man with such altruistic ideals, you're bound to merit God's blessings for a long and healthy life.
In Hebrew the expression says "Ahd meiy'ah v'esrim" which means [May you live] till one hundred and twenty".

Lindsay,  you got involved in a forum that's for profit---here we enjoy the profit of mutually sharing knowledge about a worthwhile activity. 
BTW,  By posting that avatar with your little ones,  I feel as if you paid me a few hundred.  They are beautiful and inspiring.

[LindsayBrower1]

A wealth of knowledge it is! Great people!!! And that is very sweet, I have two children the little boy in the middle is my nephew. I have a girl named Brooke and a boy named Tanner  .

[lazy shooter]

Setting aside all the altruism and selfless ideals, have you older members noticed that pretty ladies get more replies than do others.  Hmmmm, setting aside the beekeeping, back to nature thing, we are still men.  Hey, that's OK with me.    

[jb63]

Welcome to the forum

[skydiver]

welcome I have been keeping bees for 5 years now and find, the more I know there's more I have to learn. But ain't that true for life in general. Dive in have fun do not give up we all have been there. 

[LazyBkpr]

Setting aside all the altruism and selfless ideals, have you older members noticed that pretty ladies get more replies than do others.  Hmmmm, setting aside the beekeeping, back to nature thing, we are still men.  Hey, that's OK with me.   

   LOL!!!    Shooter, it is a matter of politeness!   See, we dont care if we ignore Perry, or G, but when a Lady enters the room, you stand, and if you havent removed your hat, you do so. You pull her chair back, and when she is ready, you slide it in for her. THEN you can resume your seat and reply to her questions.   It is a matter of manners, has nothing to do with gender of the fact they are pretty.....   or wearing a tank top thats too tight,   no.. REALLY!!!     

[LindsayBrower1]

Setting aside all the altruism and selfless ideals, have you older members noticed that pretty ladies get more replies than do others.  Hmmmm, setting aside the beekeeping, back to nature thing, we are still men.  Hey, that's OK with me.   

   LOL!!!    Shooter, it is a matter of politeness!   See, we dont care if we ignore Perry, or G, but when a Lady enters the room, you stand, and if you havent removed your hat, you do so. You pull her chair back, and when she is ready, you slide it in for her. THEN you can resume your seat and reply to her questions.   It is a matter of manners, has nothing to do with gender of the fact they are pretty.....   or wearing a tank top thats too tight,   no.. REALLY!!!     

  hahaha too funny!   LazyBkpr I like that! I've never experienced that in the real world but I sure did have a nice, warm welcome here! Sorry I was away for so long , I gave a small update though in a post I published yesterday