hello all! from lancaster PA!

[thomas27c]

hello everyone! i am an aspiring apiarist that lives near lancaster pa. i am 15 years old and have no guidance as to what my first steps into beekeeping. i would love some friends and older more experienced mentors to learn off of! message me!

thomas27c~

[BeeMaster2]

Thomas,
Welcome to the forum.
I would think you are in the best location to find a mentor. I think a lot of the Amish keep bees. Check to see if you have a local bee club. There is a lot of information here on this site.
Jim

[Joe D]

Welcome to the forum, Thomas.  Hope you can find a good mentor and local club.




Joe

[tefer2]

Welcome to the group.  :bee:

[buzzbee]

I had a nice chat with Thomas on ventrilo tonight. It was quite pleasant talking with a young person aspiring to keep bees. It brings back memories of earlier days chatting with Mici(from Slovenia), Apis629 and Nepenthes.

[Psparr]

I live near Adamstown but keep my bees near Morgantown. I'd be glad to let you get hands on and learn a little from my hives if you want.

[Paul Pelly]

Good luck Thomas. Glad you have started with bees this early in life. My motto is "read, read, read" and then ask questions. You should find lots of help here. Take care, Paul

[Jim134]

I did try to talk to Thomas last night about 9 o'clock and he would not respond maybe next time glad you made it to Ventrilo and to beemaster I do hope to see you again soon on Ventrilo


             BEE HAPPY Jim 134 :)

[BeeUtee]

Wow! And I thought I was starting young fresh out of college! You are now my hero :) Welcome!!

[Michael Bush]

Here is some reading for you to start out with:
http://www.bushfarms.com/beesbasics.htm
http://www.bushfarms.com/beesnewbees.htm
http://www.bushfarms.com/beesoptions.htm