Two hive bodies and 2 frames down

Ok now I'm actually making some progress. Over the weekend I got the two hive bodies built. I upload pictures soon. For giggles I build out two of the frames with wax foundation. I'm living the beekeeper's dream - of sorts. No plastic for my girls :P. It was really a lot of fun. I hadn't done any wood working in forever and did a pretty good job of not hitting myself with the hammer or gluing body parts together :D.

On Saturday, the wifey and I went with Jake and Katherine to lunch and over to his grandfather's farm to look at possible location for my bee yard. I think it will work great. The land is leased out to a farmer so there should be flowers for a much longer than normal - which will be great since I will be getting them late. The only problem is that the place I picked out - I checked out on Google Maps and I am pointing in the wrong direction. I'll take the map with me next time and just shift the placement.

I spoke with one potential mentor and he may work, its still up in the air if the bees will be near where he has other hives. He won't have Nucs until early next month. I need to check with Bob at this week's beekeepers meeting. I may also need to look into getting involved with the East Richmond beekeepers too.

The garden is going like mad since all of the rain - but I think all parties involved will be happy with more sun. One more weekend and I think the garden will be right where I want it for the spring - all the paths and mulch layed down, first plantings done (second if you are a radish), and vines (grape, blackberry, and kiwi) tamed a bit.