Pending move to Albany NY

BMAC · April 01, 2009, 08:59:48 AM

It appears as though I maybe relocating my bees and myself to the Albany NY area over the next 70 days. Im pretty excited about this move. I will keep you all posted about my possible permanent relocation.

mudlake · April 01, 2009, 04:32:59 PM

I am glag someone is moving to NY . We need help paying our taxes. So many people have left NY the rest of us are to poor to leave after taxes. Wait till you see your property tax bill , deposit on water bottles,gas tax if you smoke bring them with you. I am glad I quit. A lot of the taxes are not taxes ? just user fee's? At least Albany only has winter for 5 months a year. Welcome to NY The people are great. Tony

BMAC · April 01, 2009, 05:41:06 PM

Thanks Tony. I grew up in the New Lebanon/Stephentown area. Just been misplaced for the last 17 years exploring other possibilities with the Marine Corps.

Its just time to come home. 5 months a year winter is not so bad. I just need to figure out which family members get beehives placed on their farms now and which ones dont. :-D

DM · April 01, 2009, 07:30:12 PM

Welcome home! Been in the military for many years now and just started to explore the bee world last year. Good luck on your hive placement.

Dennis

Robo · April 02, 2009, 01:21:47 AM

Welcome back,

I'm a little over and hour away. Just west of Kingston. My sister in-law lives in Rensselaer, so I get up there once in a while. Maybe we can get together sometime.

The good news is your in driving range to Betterbee

BMAC · April 02, 2009, 08:44:52 AM

Hey Rob I would like that. It looks like right now I will be temp placement in Stephentown in a large camper on my uncles property until we get the KC house sold. You know how the market is so it may take all summer. Bee sure to bring your suit so we can mess with some girls.... :-D

I thought better bee was in driving distance. I have been talking alot with Drapers in Ne and they may hook me up with their distributors and other distributors and after the dust settles I may open up a bee equipment sales in the Stephentown area. We will see.

I sure cant wait to get back in the Mountains. I been living this flat dry windy plains life too long...

Tyro · April 02, 2009, 08:47:38 AM

I grew up in Troy. It is a beautiful area and I miss the trees mostly. My wife, from Oklahoma, went home with me for the first time and couldn't believe how tall some of the trees were. Having four real seasons was nice too. Mudlake is correct though - the taxes are brutal.

BMAC · April 02, 2009, 08:54:03 AM

Taxes suck everywhere. I will be working for the Arsenal on the other side of the river.

I have been looking but cant seem to find it on the net. Who is the state entomologist? I need to contact such person to make sure my bee migration is done legally...

After all I dont feel like paying more taxes....

BMAC · April 07, 2009, 08:34:44 AM

Well I got my confirmation. I will once again be a New Yorker towards the end of May. Now I need to figure out how to get 150 colonies to NY!!!!

Pond Creek Farm · April 07, 2009, 10:54:54 PM

Brian: Conratulations on move. I wish you the best of success. I am sure your hives will get there safe. THe problem is nothing a couple of big trucks won't solve.

BMAC · April 08, 2009, 08:54:32 AM

Thanks Brian. My dad is coming down and we are going to use a couple trailers. He has a 1 ton and with my F250 both trailered up we should be good to go. BTW I have a few wooden top feeders in good condition if you need some before I leave. Send me a note. Or maybe send me a note on your wish list and I will see what I dont feel like packing to NY!

JP · April 08, 2009, 10:42:05 AM

Quote from: BMAC on April 08, 2009, 08:54:32 AM
Thanks Brian. My dad is coming down and we are going to use a couple trailers. He has a 1 ton and with my F250 both trailered up we should be good to go. BTW I have a few wooden top feeders in good condition if you need some before I leave. Send me a note. Or maybe send me a note on your wish list and I will see what I dont feel like packing to NY!

Merry Christmas Brian!

...JP

justgojumpit · April 08, 2009, 07:29:10 PM

Welcome to NY! I live about 2 hours south of Albany. Good luck moving the bees, and let us know how it goes!

justgojumpit

Pond Creek Farm · April 08, 2009, 09:53:50 PM

Sounds like you have it all planned out. I will look forward to buying some of your honey when you get up and going. Be sure to stay in touch. JP, Christmas is best when combined with Easter!