So far, so good!

[lenape13]

Took a stroll through the ol' bee yard this morning.  All four hives have a good bit of activity.  It appears they survived the first cold spell of the winter.  I have 100# of fondant coming tomorrow and I'm going to give each hive 25# just for good measure.  With luck, that will hold them over until spring.  I'll order more fondant to have on hand, just in case.  I have a bakery supplier a few miles down the road.  They usually have some onhand but, if they're out, they can get it by the next morning.  I may just have to supply those guys with some honey.

[D Coates]

Congratulations!  I did the same and was also pleasantly surprised to find all of my hives and nucs alive and well.  I figured the wind and weather would get at least a couple of them.  I did top off a couple of the hives granulated sugar reserves and I'll keep checking every couple weeks as the weather allows.