Ready for another bee story? Tonight my husband got a call about another bee swarm pick up. He went out and set up the collection box on top of a ladder about 12 feet high. He got the queen and most of the bees into the box. He decided to wait until sunset, giving all the bees time to get back to the swarm. Doug decided to come home instead of hanging around waiting for sunset. During that time a young teenager was walking by the ladder that was leaning up against the big bush the bees where in. The owner of the house told him not to touch the ladder, getting ready to explain why, when the kid kicked the ladder out. The whole box flip over and landed on the boy's head. He had the entire hive of angry bees on his head. We asked if he was all right, but the home owner said the kid was running so fast down the street he didn't get a chance to ask. We all agreed that it will probably be the last time that kid kicks a ladder.
Saturday, May 3, 2008
Bee Story
Ready for another bee story? Tonight my husband got a call about another bee swarm pick up. He went out and set up the collection box on top of a ladder about 12 feet high. He got the queen and most of the bees into the box. He decided to wait until sunset, giving all the bees time to get back to the swarm. Doug decided to come home instead of hanging around waiting for sunset. During that time a young teenager was walking by the ladder that was leaning up against the big bush the bees where in. The owner of the house told him not to touch the ladder, getting ready to explain why, when the kid kicked the ladder out. The whole box flip over and landed on the boy's head. He had the entire hive of angry bees on his head. We asked if he was all right, but the home owner said the kid was running so fast down the street he didn't get a chance to ask. We all agreed that it will probably be the last time that kid kicks a ladder.
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6 comments:
Yikes! He may never go NEAR a ladder again. Teenagers, just can't do what they're told.
OMG! Your bee stories are scary but are comical at the same time! I was thinking about raising bees at one point. But I think i'll pass at this time!
Bees are really very easy to keep and to take care of. The Santa Clara Bee Guild is also a great group with very helpful members.
This is the time of year when the bees swarm so it's like getting them for free.
To buy a Queen from a breeder is around $65.00 and the window to order them is very narrow. Wild swarms are healthy bees with a CA Queen. I know it's something you can handle and would enjoy.
The little jerk got what he deserved. I hope none of the bees got hurt when the box fell.
Oh my! I don't know whether to laugh or cringe!! He'll never forget that experience!
I would LOVE to see pictures of him! All I can see is the old cartoons of the bees chasing the victim through the woods!!! LOL!
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