Dear Mom,
My bee hive and equipment arrived in four big boxes. I felt like a child on Christmas morning, eagerly opening boxes with excitement and anticipation! These "fragile" stickers were on the outside of each box.
It is recommended to apply a good quality coat of exterior wood primer and two coats of house paint to protect and prolong the life of the hive. The guys and I agreed on Practical Beige because it is a light and neutral color.
So...I've been painting....
We found a location at the edge of the woods that catches the morning sun and some afternoon shade. The Captain built a rustic stand out of apple tree stumps and aged oak planks. He is so handy and inventive, and I love the way it turned out! With the hive in the middle, I have space on each side to set my equipment.
Voila! It is fit for a queen!
The bees arrive on April 24! I think I'm ready....
Love, Bonnie Jo
