I went to put a super on a hive last summer. Just a quick pop the top and the inner cover off, put the super on, replace the top and be (bee?) done. Take longer to suit up than than to perform the task so I didn’t. I got the top off and the first bee nailed me on the lower lip. I then resembled Angelina Joile. Next bee decided to travel UP my right nostril. You can exhale very forcibly without ever inhaling in case you’ve ever wondered. I retreated as #3 left her mark on the web between a couple of fingers and several million more scouted for a target. So I put on the veil, gloves and shirt I wear, walked back out there, and finished the job without a single bee trying to sting me that time. Evidently these particular bees respect the armor. :/
Sisu60 over 6 years ago
hurt the queen you’re dead meat
Cerabooge over 6 years ago
Unblenching?
I’m reminded of a stunt I saw on TV where a guy had an entire hive of bees covering his body. Not something to do if you’re the nervous type.
ChessPirate over 6 years ago
The invention of the first Mobile Home for bees…
gooddavid over 6 years ago
I went to put a super on a hive last summer. Just a quick pop the top and the inner cover off, put the super on, replace the top and be (bee?) done. Take longer to suit up than than to perform the task so I didn’t. I got the top off and the first bee nailed me on the lower lip. I then resembled Angelina Joile. Next bee decided to travel UP my right nostril. You can exhale very forcibly without ever inhaling in case you’ve ever wondered. I retreated as #3 left her mark on the web between a couple of fingers and several million more scouted for a target. So I put on the veil, gloves and shirt I wear, walked back out there, and finished the job without a single bee trying to sting me that time. Evidently these particular bees respect the armor. :/
beady.el almost 2 years ago
Unblenching?