Stella's Social Club

[chickenflicker]

I agree, looks good to me!!!

 

[Mahonri]

HAPPY INDEPENDENCE DAY MY FRIENDS!!!

Have a nice relaxing day!

 

[The Sheriff]

HAPPY INDEPENDENCE DAY MY FRIENDS!!!

Have a nice relaxing day!

Hey Dar! Happy Fourth to you and yours too!

 

[1muttsfan]

Where the heck is everyone? Summer busy season, I guess.

Cyn posted this link in her Atlas thread, very well written, and true in my opinion.

http://appalachianmagazine.com/2016/07/05/americas-greatest-problem-weve-been-off-the-farm-too-long/

 

[robhuncor]

Cyn posted this link in her Atlas thread, very well written, and true in my opinion.

http://appalachianmagazine.com/2016/07/05/americas-greatest-problem-weve-been-off-the-farm-too-long/

My favorite part was the comment from the woman in Los Angeles. Connection to nature and the land can be accomplished anywhere if one just puts in a little effort.

 

[drumstick diva]

See Mary's food scared me away and I missed seeing a post from Dar. That's probably his only post for the year. Sorry Dar. Bad Mary!

 

[Happy Chooks]

Hiya Dar! Nice to see ya!

 

[Happy Chooks]

Where the heck is everyone? Summer busy season, I guess.

Cyn posted this link in her Atlas thread, very well written, and true in my opinion.

http://appalachianmagazine.com/2016/07/05/americas-greatest-problem-weve-been-off-the-farm-too-long/

Great article.

I've had a busy summer, and also, still trying to decide what to do with my bees. I have an epipen now, but I think I'll get allergy tested and see how high my allergy is. If it is low, I can keep the bees, but be careful. If it's high, then I'll sell them, which I really hate to do. I'm also scared of having that reaction (or worse) again. I also plan to talk to my doctor, as soon as I get established with a new one. (mine retired)

I need to get into my hives tomorrow and check if the honey is ready to harvest and make sure they are queenright. Wish me luck, and no stings. I plan to be very, very careful. I wanted to do it last week, but it was so darn hot. This week is cooler, and my husband is on vacation, so he'll be here if I have a problem.

 

[1muttsfan]

Kelly, just be careful and smart. Always protective gear. You might consider premedication with Benedryl, may be more effective than if you get exposed.

 

[Happy Chooks]

The hive checks went well. No stings, all 3 are queen right, and my honey is capped and ready to harvest. I'll be extracting this weekend. The super is packed wall to wall. Heavy as heck too.