Found an old photo of my first beehive and guess what????

[annette]

It had a parasol covering it :-D :-D. Thought this was funny and decided to share.

[jmblakeney]

How funny.  It just show how sometimes things never change.

James

[Rurification]

Annette!   I love this!   It's perfect!  I'm so glad you posted this!

[Kathyp]

that is funny.  i really like the foundation work under that hive!!  looks like something i'd do  :evil:

[ME Girl]

Beautiful!

[danno]

I remember seeing that photo!!   Does that mean I am old?

[Kathyp]

yes   ;)

Annette is that the same spot you showed me?  must be late in summer.  CA brown  :-D

[AllenF]

Great pic, so do all the hives out there get their own parasol?

[annette]

yes   ;)

Annette is that the same spot you showed me?  must be late in summer.  CA brown  :-D

Same spot when I started beekeeping with only 1 hive. I know it looks much better when it is green.

[annette]

Great pic, so do all the hives out there get their own parasol?

The first year of beekeeping I was a mess with worry about everything. When we started having those 100 plus days, I truly worried the bees would not make it. So gave them the parasol for shade. Now I know better how strong and resilient they are so I do not baby them anymore. Also I give them those wonderful top ventilated inner covers to keep them cooler.

[annette]

I remember seeing that photo!!   Does that mean I am old?

Photo taken 2006. Are you old now??

[Country Heart]

Great picture, Annette.

Langs, Tanzanians, Kenyans, Topbars, Longs, etc.  Now we can add one more type...fashionable.   ;)

[danno]

I remember seeing that photo!!   Does that mean I am old?

Photo taken 2006. Are you old now??

I dont mean physically old.    I mean old by hanging around this site.  In 5 years I have seen alot of people come and go

[oregonbeeman]

 nice