Ladies and Gentlemen of the list,
 
I am a beginner at bee keeping, and am starting to get set up for Next
Spring.
 
Rather than buy the beginner kit out of the Dadant catalog, I am looking to
pickup some used equipment.  I wouldn't mind spending a few weekends fixing
up some older equipment either.
 
I live in Manteca, CA. (San Joaquin Valley) and will be setting up the hives
on a ranch in Raymond, CA (Fresno Hills).
 
If you live anywhere remotely close, and are looking to sell, send me an
email... I'd like to talk.
 
PS: I found an ad in the paper that read "BEES for rent", is this common?? I
was getting set to put my first order into Dadant for next spring.  Maybe I
should hold off?
 
PPS: My interest in beekeeping started because I am a consumer of BEE
POLLEN.. It has truely been a lifesaver for my allergies this year.  I know
it has helped others.. Any of you who know where I can find good cheap Bee
Pollen, I'd welcome your advice.. I currently pay $7-8 per lb. at a local
health food store.
 
 -Brian
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