Interesting time in the bee yard yesterday and elsewhere.... I got 5 stings on my arm in the afternoon - no big deal, just a slightly defensive hive (odors of fiberglass resin from a neighbor drifting by). Then last night I got stung by something in the tall grass that actually drew blood - probably a hornet or wasp. Within a few minutes my palms and feet were itchy. That was wierd. About 10 minutes later, my lips, teeth, and skin on my throat started going numb. I took the safe route, realising that this experience was a little beyond my ability and knowledge to deal with it and called 911, went to the local hospital for observation - breathing and vitals ok. Slept like a log due to 50mg Beadryl and am taking Prednizone. But I am wondering if this is it for me for beekeeping to whether I am allergic to wasps and not bees. Irregardless, I now am carrying an epipen with me outside! Do any others have allergy tales? What did you do about the allergy - were you able to get rid of it? Still recovering... Casey Burns, Kingston WA