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temp: 35.8 F (2.1 C)
humidity: 63%
wind: Calm
pressure: 1024.9 mb
station: KILWHEAT3
February 4, 8:09 AM CST

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Ignorance & Fear & Bees

Unfortunately, the world is full of ignorant people. I don’t mean that in a derogatory way, it is a state of being. When ignorance is combined with irrational fear, it becomes a potent force. One that can not be fought easily and without personal cost. Combining the two conditions you get a near [...]

Busy few weeks ahead

I have a bunch of projects in the works that need to happen before I head out to the great plains to go storm chasing with the folks at the College of DuPage at the end of the month.

Wire up the Jeep for two batteries

I have a dual battery rig being delivered [...]

The bees are coming!!

I’m just about finished with my bee keeping class.  I have my notes put together and I think I’m ready.  I’ve paid my $75 for the bees and I’m anxiously awaiting their arrival sometime in mid April.

I also picked up my bee hive from Honey Trails as well as a couple extra pieces [...]

Beekeeping 101...Class begins

I started my beekeeping class last night at the Wheaton Park District.  There were about 20 people in the class and the instructor said the class was full in early December. I had heard the waiting list was at least 10 deep at one point.  Many of the folks were around my age and [...]

Looking back, and forward

2009 In review

Purchased a worm bin in early March and got it going. Still going strong in the garage. Spring started on March 15th for us with a trip to Scooby’s Went to the Wheaton Native Illinois Plant sale, like we do every year. Need to get in line no later than 7:30am. [...]