Hello from Mebane, North Carolina

**NCNewBeekeeper08** · 07-23-2008, 12:46 PM

Hello to everyone. I am a first year Beekeeper. I have only one hive for right now. I am so happy to find this great source of information. I live in what is considered The Piedmont of North Carolina. Are there any members near me?

**drobbins** · 07-23-2008, 01:05 PM

Howdy,

several folks here from central NC
you've found a great source of info
welcome aboard

Dave

**Ski** · 07-23-2008, 01:42 PM

HEY NC NEW

I am up the road in Whitsett, NC.
Welcome to the site and yes you have found a great site. I have spent many many hours reading new and old posts. I am in my second year and currently have 8 hives.
You may also be close to the Alamance Bee keepers association. They meet across from the old Western Electric plant in Burlington.

Ski

**gingerbee** · 07-23-2008, 01:43 PM

Hi new beekeeper, and welcome!

**NCNewBeekeeper08** · 07-23-2008, 01:55 PM

Thanks for the replies. And yes Ski I am actually a member of Alamance Beekeepers. I took a class in April this year to get me started. I am thinking about taking it again now that I know more about what they were talking about. I am greener than grass. Most of the time I feel like I am flying by the seat of my pants. The first year really is a learning curve. I have read alot. The book taht has helped me the most is The Backyard Beekeeper by Kim Flottum. I would suggest it to all Newbees & all that like to read about bees.

**drobbins** · 07-23-2008, 01:59 PM

you can learn a ton here
the ability to ask a question and get and answer in an hour or two is great
heck, often you get 4 or 5 answers, all of them different

also, play around with the search feature at the top
you can find discussions on any topic you can think of

Dave

**67 Stinger** · 07-23-2008, 03:59 PM

Hello and welcome from just northwest of the city of Charlotte....

**WG Bee Farm** · 07-23-2008, 07:08 PM

This is a very active board with many beek's in the area.
Ask any questions that you have someone will give you and answer from their point of view.
Eden, NC
Rockingham County

**papa bear** · 07-23-2008, 07:36 PM

hey, ncnbk8 welcome. if you get over my way i'll buy you a pork chop sandwich

**Heidi533** · 07-23-2008, 08:17 PM

Originally Posted by NCNewBeekeeper08

The book taht has helped me the most is The Backyard Beekeeper by Kim Flottum. I would suggest it to all Newbees & all that like to read about bees.

I'm glad to hear this book is helping you. I picked it up this weekend (I won't have my first hive until next year) and so far I have found it to be facinating. I told my husband that even if I end up hating beekeeping I will be glad I read this book.

Heidi

**indypartridge** · 07-24-2008, 04:16 AM

Originally Posted by Heidi533

I'm glad to hear this book is helping you. I picked it up this weekend (I won't have my first hive until next year) and so far I have found it to be facinating. I told my husband that even if I end up hating beekeeping I will be glad I read this book.

Heidi

I just wish it had been printed with a bigger font! I don't need large print yet, but this was a bit small for my tired old eyes. It is a very good book, though.

Oh, welcome to the forum, NCnewbeekeeper08!

**67 Stinger** · 07-24-2008, 04:47 AM

Originally Posted by Heidi533

I'm glad to hear this book is helping you. I picked it up this weekend (I won't have my first hive until next year) and so far I have found it to be facinating. I told my husband that even if I end up hating beekeeping I will be glad I read this book.

Heidi

I AGREE!!! I have found this one to be really helpful also. I actually gave the information on this book to a friend of mine who has a couple of hives so he could order one for himself. I also have First Lessons in Beekeeping which was my grandfathers book back in the early 70's. There have been several reprints of this one since then with some updates.

**gingerbee** · 07-24-2008, 05:33 AM

Papa Bear-

Am I invited for lunch too? Not familiar with your part of the country, will need directions.

**SCBEEKEEPER** · 07-24-2008, 06:47 AM

Welcome. I'm down here in SC but come through Mebane a few times a year. Good luck with your hive, are you planning on adding any more? I have just started this year also and have found that of the 6 I have now, each one acts just a little different, so there is a little more to learn with each one so far.