Thank again blackforest beekeeper, sawdstmakr, Michael Bush, and Stinger13.
Jim I hope all comes together for you by the time of BeeFest. I COMMEND you for the HARD WORK and preparation that you put into it to make sure that everyone has a good time and enjoy the bee fellowship together! Hats off to you Sir!
Mr Van I'm not at that end of the state. I am in the Northwest Corner of the state. As the crow flies, due west from me, about 10 miles is the Mississippi River, the great river which divides your great state and mine. To the North, about the same amount of miles is Tennessee. I am in the Northwest corner of Mississippi. We sometimes also have the late cold snaps such as you described. A day or two probably wouldn't hurt? That way the brood covering bees, could get relief and food soon enough I am thinking. The extended cold snap is what Michael is talking about? Is that right Michael? But on rare occasions, we have had those too. After reflecting on thoughts form each one of you who have replied here, and being I only have 7 hives and don't want to loose one, (that is of course I can successfully get all seven through the winter months), I am leaning very hard against trying to rush things this year. Now, If all goes according to plans, (planning for many hives by this time next year), the next season will be a (go for it season), provided the weather at the time looks promising. I should be more able to take the gamble with more hives and nucs in the stock pile.
Thanks, Phillip