Just wanted to say that since the start of my fascination with honey bees, and beekeeping, started last summer, I think I've seen with my own eyeballs about six bees ... maybe ten, late last summer. I've read a dozen or more books (some several times), and prepped myself mentally, and feel pretty well prepared, but I recognize that I'm a little unconventional. I'll have my first hive populated in a few weeks, and I'm wondering if many BeeSource members have similar experiences, or have all taken classes or done some kind of internships?