Me and some of my fellow students taking part in apiary training classes

Tonight, another dream came true - I phoned a bee-keeper that the nice gentleman who is allowing me to keep my hives in his orchard suggested to me.

I am now the proud keeper of several thousand honey bees.    My hives are going to be located in an orchard near home, and my bees will take up residence in their new hives later this week.  I wont get any honey this year, its too late in the season for a new colony to produce enough for  them and me, but it will allow me to learn at a slower pace as the colony grows, ready for a productive season next year.

I am filled with excitement and more than a little trepidation, but I am sure if I just stay calm, everything will be(e) alright.