Hello from Birch Run Michigan

Kurt · February 18, 2009, 04:33:10 PM

Hi Folks, I am new to this forum and basically new to beekeeping. I did bees with the family years ago but it's been about 20 years since we had hives. Bears kept tearing them to pieces where we lived up north and finally we gave up.

Anyway, just getting back into it down hear in birch run and looking forward to the first nuc arriving in april!!

Kurt

jdpro5010 · February 18, 2009, 05:07:03 PM

Welcome to the forum, glad to have you. Looking forward to trading ideas. If I may make a suggestion, complete your profile and then we will know what area you are from without us having to ask you. Good luck!

fermentedhiker · February 18, 2009, 08:51:59 PM

Welcome.

JordanM · February 18, 2009, 09:26:44 PM

Welcome fellow Michigander

1reb · February 18, 2009, 09:53:15 PM

Hello and Welcome Kurt
There is alot of great information on the forum !!
The members here are willing help and answer your questions, all you need to do is to ask
Johnny

slaphead · February 19, 2009, 12:20:36 AM

Welcome.

indypartridge · February 19, 2009, 07:50:18 AM

Hello and Welcome!

I'm sure you'll find this forum to be a great place to learn more about bees & beekeeping. Most of the long time beeks say that a lot has changed over the last 20 years, so you should be all set for a lot of learning and a lot of fun.

Are you involved with a local beekeeping club? I always recommend that new beekeepers get connected with other nearby beeks. Looks like the Saginaw Valley club isn't far:
http://www.michiganbeekeepers.com/main/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=27&Itemid=30

BjornBee · February 19, 2009, 09:05:46 AM

Hello Kurt.
Welcome to the forum.
I agree with joining a local club. Lots of things happening in the world of bees.

Kurt · February 19, 2009, 07:00:58 PM

thanks much for all the welcomes! Look forward to the months ahead.

Kurt

Cindi · February 20, 2009, 07:27:57 PM

Kurt, welcome to our forum. Lovely child you have in your avitar, by the way. So nice that you are getting back into bees, you have been held under their spell, this you know. Stick around, we love new members and we can help you. This will be a place where you can tell your stories, tales and experiences, and make some new friends. Have a great and most wonderful day, Cindi

poka-bee · February 20, 2009, 11:38:56 PM

Welcome Kurt! Are you a teacher? Just asking cause of the desks in the pic! You are going to fall in love with your bees! It is a wonderful thing to do & tastes good too! J :-D

danno · February 23, 2009, 09:48:48 AM

Welcome fellow Michigander