I am a hobbyist beekeeper with eight hives at the moment, started this
spring with eleven. I originaly started keeping bee's in the early
eighties for only a few years and lost interest. I got back into
beekeeping in 2001 and have dedicated all of my spare time to learn all I
can about this most interesting insect. I am an active member of the
Gaston County Beekeepers Association which is a chapter of the North
Carolina State beekeepers Association. Through our meetings I have gained
a lot of knowledge as well as made a lot of new friends.
   Im new to Bee-l and have enjoyed reading all of the post and learning
from others in this most important quest, the survival of the Honey Bee. I
never knew that I could get so attached to a bee and it has really
agraviated me that I have lost three hives this summer. But that is for
another post that I plan write as I an running out of time on this one. My
main Queen Bee is hanging over my shoulder and requesting my attention.

God Bless to All and may your Bee's Fare Well.
Marvin Moose
Lowell, NC

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