building / wiring foundationless frames

[Acebird]

I say better late then early, others may disagree.  Sometimes coming in to spring can be a yo-yo weather wise.

[eltalia]

"I am however a little worried that I will be getting them late.. "

Sorry, I have never bought a bee package in my life. For Australia
they literally fall outa the trees and are not Africanised, but of British
origins and so whilst a little antsy are quite manageable for the brood
cycle to complete in changing them out. I use linebred queens only.
I do empathise with my NH brethern and would encourage the astute
b'keep to avoid situations where packages become "the norm".

Bill

[moebees]

I am really anxious to get my bees this month.. I am however a little worried that I will be getting them late.. Mid / late April.... Any thoughts on getting the bees within that time frame ?

All the ones coming from the southeast are late this year.  I don't know about California but we are all in the same situation if buying bees.  It is a very late spring most places.

[djgriggs]

Yeah, I seem to recall a few emails pertaining to delays due to cold weather.

[djgriggs]

So does anyone have any ideas and thoughts to buying / building a bee stand for two hives ?

[cao]

So does anyone have any ideas and thoughts to buying / building a bee stand for two hives ?

If you are getting two hives, make a stand for at least four.  If thing go well(and I hope they do), it won't be long and you will need the space.  
The simplest would probably be concrete blocks and four by fours.  I've made some of mine out 2x6's 10 ft long with 4x4 legs angled out for more stability.  Some of the others I've got are made of angle iron from old bed frames with legs welded on them.  Whatever you use for a stand, just make sure it will hold enough weight.