starting a new hive

I'm a newbie who just got started with his first two nucs. @michaelbush sold me on the whole medium boxes full of foundationless frames idea, so I'm in the process of converting from the plastic deeps the bees came on to natural mediums. Alright, so there's the setup, here's the problem: One...

Hey everyone!! My name is Dan and I'm from Michigan. (If you place your right palm in front of your face, I'm kinda close to where your thumb connects to your hand. ^.^) Last year, I lightly thought about being a bee keeper... and now the bees should be here in two weeks. SO EXCITED. It seems...