Big news from TP

Today seemed to be focussed on the dogs and the bees.

First thing this morning I called PtBK and arranged to pick up a 30lb bucket of honey in the early afternoon. 

I then headed out with Hobson and TB for a walk. I wandered as far as Pete's house, and one might wonder why I didn't pick up the honey there and then? The succinct answer is that there was no bloody way I was going to lug a 30lb bucket of honey over a mile down the road,* and have to deal with potential wayward antics by the two dogs.

I lunched and then picked up the honey. This was never going to be a five minute job, and forty minutes were spent chatting, mostly about bees, over Pete's gate.

Back at home, I headed up in to the orchard and added a new pack of fondant to one of the hives.  The bees were flying well today, and I could see plenty of pollen being brought in. This indicates that the queens are now laying, and building up the strength of the colony.** I am looking forward to the point when the weather is warm enough to carry out a proper inspection of the hives.

The final news from today came from TP.  For the past couple of weeks he has been undertaking work experience with an Acoustic Consultancy company. He called to say that they had offered him a position and it is highly likely that he will be starting with them in the very near future. We are really pleased for him and will be watching with interest as this change in career trajectory develops.

Actually that is not the only news from today. I couldn't finish without mentioning that 30% has been contacted by the local constabulary about exceeding the speed limit in the vicinity of Leominster. I mention the location as I haven't driven anywhere near Leominster in several years, "there is no way I'm taking the wrap for this misdemeanour!"

Will it be an SP30 and three points, or a speed awareness course?

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* I should also point out that the handle on the honey buckets is not designed for carrying any distance. Think of supporting a thirty pound weight on a short plastic cylinder little wider than a biro ... not comfortable!

** The workers that have overwintered are nearing the end of their lives, and will be replaced by the new brood over the next few weeks.