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!!
**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