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Bee Tree
Posted: Fri Sep 10, 2010 3:54 pm
by Wally
Posted: Sun Sep 12, 2010 1:38 pm
by SmithN
Now that's the way to collect a bee tree!
Great pics!
Thanks for sharing Wally.
Posted: Mon Sep 13, 2010 10:19 am
by ski
WOW That looks massive!
How did you unload it?
That looks like it would be a lot of work to cutout. I would like to watch.
Posted: Mon Sep 13, 2010 1:52 pm
by SmithN
Hey Wally, I want to watch too!!
Posted: Tue Sep 14, 2010 7:58 am
by Wally
NO, NO, you two.
I watch.
YOU do..
It will be done in the spring if they make it through the winter.
Unloaded it with the neighbor's backhoe.
Posted: Sun Sep 19, 2010 7:55 am
by braswell
Why not leave them in the tree? RB
Posted: Sun Sep 19, 2010 9:06 am
by Jacobs
I'll take a stab at this one--
1. There would not be the fun of an opening up party.
(I want an invitation please)
2. Wally would not get the firewood.
3. Wally would have to take care of the bees.
4. Wally would have a very large, heavy hive that he could not inspect
or manipulate.
Posted: Sun Sep 19, 2010 12:53 pm
by Wally
#5... It's against the law.
Posted: Mon Feb 21, 2011 5:29 pm
by Jacobs
I was down at Wally's last week and watched these bees bringing in huge loads of pollen. It looks like they have over wintered and they will be hosting a tree opening party when the weather warms sufficiently.
Posted: Mon Feb 21, 2011 5:35 pm
by ski
Can I use the chain saw?
Posted: Mon Feb 21, 2011 6:18 pm
by Wally
If you have a 21 inch bar or larger, you are most welcome to use it. It is NOT a sapling.
Posted: Mon Feb 21, 2011 6:41 pm
by ski
Well if we make a few cuts on each side top to bottom then use the heavy hammers and wedges maybe we can break it open. Or I can wait for direction from the more experienced. Need to get a closer look at the log.
Posted: Mon Feb 21, 2011 7:38 pm
by Wally
First, we need to cut about 16 inches off the top. Then look at splitting the tree. The top is solid wood, with no rot.
Posted: Wed Feb 23, 2011 9:06 pm
by drewgrim
let me know when you are going to open it. i would like to help if i can.
Posted: Wed Feb 23, 2011 9:14 pm
by Wally
It will be posted here at least 5 days in advance. Check the forum twice weekly or more, which you should be doing anyway. Rob is using the forum to make announcements now.
Re: Bee Tree
Posted: Sun Mar 20, 2011 12:27 pm
by Zulu
Also love to be there when it happens
Rick
Re: Bee Tree
Posted: Sun Mar 20, 2011 1:01 pm
by Wally
I'm thinking the last half of April now. I will keep you updated as I know more.
Those who want to join in the fun, please post what day of the week you would prefer. Choose between Friday, Saturday, or Sunday.
Thank You
Re: Bee Tree
Posted: Sun Mar 20, 2011 2:11 pm
by ski
I would perfer Friday or Saturday or Sunday.
Thank You.
Re: Bee Tree
Posted: Mon Mar 21, 2011 5:09 am
by Jacobs
Most Fridays, Saturdays, and Sundays are fine with me, but I have some limits in mid to late April. Saturday, April 16th is our field day, and on Friday, April 22nd I have a family gathering that I cannot miss. That weekend is also Easter weekend. For me, I am good for any of the 3 days other than those 2 dates.
Re: Bee Tree
Posted: Tue Mar 22, 2011 8:51 pm
by Zulu
I will do my best to be there whatever you choose
