Things NOT to do as a beekeeper

Here's a list of things NOT to do as a beekeeper:

1. Visit the hive on a cold evening, when all the bees are at home and protecting their brood and honey.


2. Don't use the smoker.
   
3. Wear dark clothes (black pants, bright sweater).
   
4. Move around the hive quickly and spastically.
   
5. Force your mom to take pictures of you even though she has a bee stuck in her hair and is freaking out.


6. Get stung, twice!

Ooops! I did every one of those things last night :-/ I did not find the queen and I did not get to inspect the frames... I was too busy getting attacked by angry workers!

Next time, I will use the smoker, on a warm day, wearing light clothing... and bring dad!