Manliness Already Under Scrutiny

Crikey. My first bee experience of the new season, and my manliness is already under self-scrutiny.

What is it about me (my character) that Pete ended up hefting my hive around? Is it something I could do something about … like press-ups?  Or is there somehow I could boost my alpha-maleness so that no one would even consider offering to help?

Or am I over-analysing this and is it simply that he is a strong-armed farmer and I am an office-working weedling? Perhaps I could help him out with some Excel spreadsheets? Probably not.

A similar thing happens when I am at Mum & Dads. If I don’t get asked to do the washing-up, I can definitely feel/anticipate the expectation … but somehow, before I even have the Marigolds on, Dad has started?

I’ve written a few times about the manliness issues that beekeeping has prompted. It’s not attractive! Have a read!!

Author: Roger

regaining my sanity through beekeeping

One thought on “Manliness Already Under Scrutiny”

  1. **Stop Press **

    Bombus Hypnorum spotted just outside Glasgow
    apparently they are all making a Beeline for Scotland ! (pun not intended)
    will send article in post

    take care hope you are all well

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