How to save $120

[al2n]

Been wanting to get into beekeeping, but lack the cash to buy a package of bees to get me going.

So, being the cheap bastard that I am and always looking to do things the hard way, I put an ad on Craigslist asking for information on a bee swarm on the loose.

Got a call the other day from a woman who was rather upset that some bees decided to swarm in the bush by her driveway. I got there and in about 45 minutes had a box full of buzzing goodness in the back of the Jeep headed back home. Only got 4 stings when some bees got caught under my shirt.

Also found out that I am a little bit allergic to bee stings! Got a tightness in the chest on the way home and a couple hours later I turned a few shades of red and broke out in hives for the evening. Needless to say I now have a nice bee-proof jacket and have made an appointment with the doc in order to get an eppi-pen.

The ladies are liking their new hive and I hope to get some honey out of the deal next summer.

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[NA4BH]

My father in law used to raise bees, some mighty good honey.

[n2ize]

My father used to keep bees too.

[K7SGJ]

My favorites are boo-bees.

[NQ6U]

Had a hive going for a while when I lived in Oregon 30+ years ago. A bear destroyed it one night. Bastid.

[NA4BH]

My favorites are boo-bees.

You should beehive yourself.

[K7SGJ]

You should beehive yourself.

Okay honey, now buzz off.

[NA4BH]

Now that really stings.

[K7SGJ]

Oh pulllease, don't drone on.

[NQ6U]

Now that really stings.

You shoulda minded your own beeswax.

[K7SGJ]

You shoulda minded your own beeswax.


He's always trying to be the queen bee.

[NQ6U]

He's always trying to be the queen bee.

But he is a hard worker, Honey.

[K7SGJ]

But he is a hard worker, Honey.


Not so much when it's cold out, but maybee when it swarm.

[NQ6U]

Not so much when it's cold out, but maybee when it swarm.

The cold gives him hives.

[KC2UGV]

Bees and goats are where the wife draws the line. She said no to both.

[K7SGJ]

Bees and goats are where the wife draws the line. She said no to both.


Huh. They make boots to wear when you sneak up behind a bee?

[WX7P]

Bees and goats are where the wife draws the line. She said no to both.

Damn. You're missing out on some good birria.

[KC2UGV]

Damn. You're missing out on some good birria.

Oh, we can buy goat meat... Just not have a couple of them running around :P

[NA4BH]

Remember, one acre per goat.

[X-Rated]

The cold gives him hives.

That he was given hives was in the OP.