ted certainly got a beating, didn't he?
 
Gloves:  i went to the hardware store one day and found a pair of
Acid Gloves, the type used for handling gasoline and other noxious
liquids.  They are made of rather thick plastic, totally impervious
to bee stings.  i like them, but for one thing:  you need to
rubber band the tops shut or else the buggers get in and get you.
otherwise, i can feel well at the fingertips.  the sweat does build
up inside tho.  but i'll take that over stings anytime.
 
suits:  duct tape over the tops of zippers, pocket holes and so on
will help a lot, especially if handling a lot of hives or a really
nasty one, and i've had my share of them.
 
here's a REALLY good tip for you all.  i use a "painter's sock" under
my veil.  it's a cotton sock you pull on over your head with a hole in
it for your nose and eyes.  originally to keep paint off your head, it's
great for keeping stings from getting thru the sides of the veil or when
the occasional bee gets into the veil.  very cheap, and added a great deal
of comfort to my beekeeping.  i used to suffer a lot of stings thru the
veil, especially when sweating a lot, now i usually don't get any in the
head anymore.
 
have fun!
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