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MEMBER BULLETIN BOARD => GREETINGS/TELL US ABOUT YOURSELF => Topic started by: Nicolequiltcrazy on June 16, 2021, 03:55:37 pm

Title: Hello from Northern British Columbia CANADA
Post by: Nicolequiltcrazy on June 16, 2021, 03:55:37 pm
I am getting back into bees after 15 years and now that I am a lot older (60 - shudder), I have researched different styles of hives and decided since I live in a Northern Cold Country part of the year to go with the ease of use of an insulated Top Bar hive. My husband and I built a Layens Hive following Dr. Leo's directions (very precise) and even insulated it with wool. I am loving the setup and my girls are doing great. I have very quiet Carnolians that have been raised close to where I live for the past 50 years or more. The family brought them from Germany when they moved and have gone thru 3 generations without buying bees. Unfortunately, they were never able to keep the Varroa Mite out of their hives through no fault of their own, so I will need to monitor for them myself.
I am inviting any Layen Hive users to send me messages. This is a new hive for me and I wish to learn all I can.
I wish everyone a honey-ful year!
Title: Re: Hello from Northern British Columbia CANADA
Post by: BeeMaster2 on June 16, 2021, 05:48:46 pm
Welcome to Beemaster.
Jim Altmiller
Title: Re: Hello from Northern British Columbia CANADA
Post by: The15thMember on June 16, 2021, 06:49:45 pm
Welcome to Beemaster!  We have several other members who are in very cold climates and several members with long hives.  We'll be happy to help you learn all you can!  :happy:
Title: Re: Hello from Northern British Columbia CANADA
Post by: cao on June 16, 2021, 10:21:12 pm
welcome  :happy:
Title: Re: Hello from Northern British Columbia CANADA
Post by: Bob Wilson on June 18, 2021, 10:48:46 pm
Greetings. Glad to have you on board.
Title: Re: Hello from Northern British Columbia CANADA
Post by: Ben Framed on June 18, 2021, 11:01:00 pm
Welcome Nicole, I suppose being from Northern cold country, Quilt crazy is a good idea! Glad to see a fellow beekeeper back at it!
 :grin: