Minnesota Mann Lake Packages

Bush_84 · May 02, 2013, 12:37:00 PM

Anybody else getting them? They are supposed to be coming any day now and I am getting anxious. Part of me is also getting nervous that they will arrive and forget to call. Rather unfounded fear I suspect, but it's getting late enough that my mind is racing! Everything is ready. Just need to make up the syrup and patties.

nietssemaj · May 02, 2013, 12:53:07 PM

When my packages came this year they were delayed a day due to .. well I don't know why they were delayed. But I made quite the pest of myself with USPS.

Make no mistake.. they won't forget to call you. When my bees arrived the next day they called me at 7:00am to let me know I could pick them up. Postal employee even told me to call his cell when I got there if they weren't open yet. They were very earger to get them out of the post office.

Bush_84 · May 02, 2013, 01:18:27 PM

They are pickup only. They come in on a semi load and they call you to come get them.

Georgia Boy · May 02, 2013, 10:00:12 PM

I'm sure everything will be fine. I was the same way with mine as the day drew near. I had to pick mine up from the beek directly but I was still scared he would't call or would run out. But all my fears were unfounded.

Good luck.

David

buzzbee · May 02, 2013, 10:15:43 PM

Kinda like waiting for the ketchup to come out of thee bottle isn't it? :-D Hope you get a set date soon.

Bush_84 · May 03, 2013, 09:34:53 AM

The other issue is that I took time off in anticipation. They gave me a two week window for when they generally come. I go back to work on the 7th. I work 12 hour shifts. So if they don't come by the 6th I will be in a bit of a spot. Keeping my fingers crossed for this weekend.

buzzbee · May 04, 2013, 08:45:44 AM

Don't sweat it, the bees will only need you long enough to shake the package,install the queen and add feed. They can take it from there.

beehappy1950 · May 04, 2013, 09:55:06 AM

I have bought from Mann lake and they will call. Figured they would be in by now. Harold

Bush_84 · May 06, 2013, 11:16:12 AM

Quote from: beehappy1950 on May 04, 2013, 09:55:06 AM
I have bought from Mann lake and they will call. Figured they would be in by now. Harold

I just received a call. They will be ready for pickup may 11th. They will also be 2 lb packages instead of 3 lb packages. They are decreasing the cost as a result, but this was very disappointing to hear.