Are You A Social Bee Or Solitary Bee?
Confession. After a day with my wife, my toddler and my four month old son, I sometimes feel an incredible urge to do a bee inspection. After dealing with Peppa Pig, a newborn crying and my wife’s ‘helpful feedback’, the sound of 50,000 buzzing bees suddenly seems like calming silence.
And I wonder how many of us are attracted to beekeeping, not simply because it gets us back to nature or because we relish the challenge of making our own honey, but because this is a hobby which is a solitary one?
Do you prefer your own company or the company of others? Do you get advice from books or phone a friend? Do you stay in and relax or attend local beekeeper association meetings (or perhaps you’re just too busy)? Do you learn about beekeeping by yourself or as part of a study group?
I’m interested if readers of this blog are more like social bees or solitary bees.
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I’m 50/50.
There is something nice about spending half a day on your own fiddling with the hives.
However, I also enjoy spending time with beekeepers at local meets etc.
The good thing about the hobby is you’re not forced to be social which is handy when you have your grumpy head on.
I’m just rubbish at small talk and this prevents much socialising. The number of different opinions l’ve received (as a first year keeper) has justified my “going it alone”. The uncertainty at the best way forward sometimes makes me nervous and a mentor would then be very welcome.