Hello From N Calif-SF Bay Area

**KristenSanFran** · 03-16-2011, 03:52 PM

Hello,

I live half way between San Francisco and San Jose. I am just getting started as a beekeeper, and have ordered my first package of bees - Italians. We had a hive from an experience beekeeper who maintained it for the first year, and last year it was left on its own, and the bees swarmed away. I have had the hive checked out by an experienced beekeeper, and he says it is in good shape to use for the package of bees that I have ordered.

I found this forum through my local bee guild, and it is a welcome find. Looking forward to learning form the experienced members on this forum. Thanks in advance for any and all help.

**S&H** · 03-16-2011, 04:07 PM

Welcome from Santa Rosa!

**AmericasBeekeeper** · 03-16-2011, 04:51 PM

Welcome Kristen!

**KristenSanFran** · 03-16-2011, 06:15 PM

Thanks for the warm welcome!

**KQ6AR** · 03-16-2011, 07:26 PM

Hi Kristen,
It might be a little out of you're way but we have a group that meets monthly in Walnut Creek. Mount Diablo Beekeepers assoc. You are welcome to stop in on a meeting anytime.
http://www.diablobees.org/

**KristenSanFran** · 03-16-2011, 07:45 PM

Dan,
Thank you for the invite, and it is not too far out of the way - I will see if my husband and I can make the next one. We are very excited about this new endeavor of ours.

Kristen

**Stephen Stryd** · 03-16-2011, 08:21 PM

Welcome from Central California..

**KQ6AR** · 03-18-2011, 05:52 PM

Hi Again,
Our Club is planning a bee work day April 16th in Pleasant hill. Its members only but $15 at the door would buy you a family membership. If you're interested email me, & I'll forward you information when I get it.
Dan
kq6ar@astound.net