Hello

[Yappy]

Hello all, I am new here and new to Bees. about me: Retired Firefighter​, hobby: wood shop
and now maybe Beekeeper, after Building hive(s) getting Bees.
I would like to know if there is any members close to North Vancouver, BC Canada. I am leaning towards TBH and local
bees.

[MacfromNS]

Welcome to forum. Sorry I'm not very close to you but the forum will be a lot of help to you. You'll enjoy the bees.

[Kathyp]

welcome.  i think we do have some members up there.  don't know how close cindi is to you. 

[gardeningfireman]

Hello, and welcome to the club! Congratulations on your retirement. I am a firefighter near Cleveland, OH with 21 yrs in this month. This is my first yr. beekeeping, with two hives. GREAT hobby! Have one KTBH which will go into service next spring. Good Luck to ya!
Alan

[Yappy]

Thank you MacfromNS and kathyp for welcome.  I had a look around it looks like this site is very well
looked after and has good info.   I will check it often.

[Yappy]

Thank you gardeningfireman, good to see another bother into bees too.

[1reb]

Hello and Welcome Fireguy
There is alot of great information on the forum !!
The members here are willing help and answer your questions, all you need to do is to ask


Johnny

[JWPick]

Welcome Fireguy! There are a lot of wonderful and experienced people on here to help you with anything! There's also a Forum about TBH, might give it a try. Have fun!

[Schoon]

Welcome FireGuy and good luck with the bees.

[Bee Happy]

welcome, just leave my fire alone, it hides my beer gut.

[Cindi]

Fireguy, welcome to our forum, wonderful that you have found us.  BTW, I have the deepest respect for folk like you, the ones that put their lives at risk to help others, and there are many different fields that involve people that do these type of things.  Thank you for being you.

About beekeepers in your area.  I do not know of any across the water on your side.  BUT...I bet there are bee clubs, but again, not sure.  Nice to have another beekeeper that lives in my region.  There are several bee clubs in the Lower Mainland, do a google search and see what you come up with.

It is wonderful to have new members come here to join us.  This will be a place where you can make some new friends, a place to tell your stories, tales and experiences, and a place to learn.  We love to listen and we love to help, just ask the question, no matter what, and great answers will come forth.  Do stick around.  Have that most wonderful and awesome day, with great health.  Cindi

[Yappy]

 Cindi,Thanks, I haven't found any North Van Clubs but AKs suggested I attend Richmonds Club on Oct. 13, will do that.
Signed up for Fall Educational Symposium at Campbell's Gold Honey Farm and Meadery on Oct. 3.
Nice to have another beekeeper that lives in my region. 
.... Rob