Thank You. I'm a bee keeper. I do some of the things You were sharing. Knocking on the hive before going into it . The biggest thrill is to see the Queen. And I do talk to Her with respect. Love it !
I have been a beekeeper for years. My father gave me his 2 hives and I remember him putting his hand on them and whispering them a safe trip to my place. My bees did well for several years but died because of the fields poisoned by the chemical stuff poured on them by the farmer next door. I was sad and angry when this happened. Thank you for the story tod, Gordon.
I’ve always been fascinated by bees since I was a young man. When I lived abroad in southeastern England a number of years ago, are used to go and have a cup of tea and a good chat with the local beekeeper and during the summer months he would leave the windows open so that the bees could hear whatever we were talking about. At first I chuckled a bit and thought this was rather odd but I came to except it and actually found it to be fascinating. He told me not to offend the bees because you never know. Anytime he had news he would go until the bees straight away. Yes beers also produced some of the most delicious honey I’ve ever had. About five different kinds. On a sidenote, when I was serving in the military many years ago I remember taking a trip to some of the Greek Islands and found that the honey be featured prominently in local Goddess Worship
My Aunty told told the bee's about my Granny's death. They never left. Grandad was given the job of master. They had the most productive orchard/farm in Ireland.
I was just wondering today what this meant in relation to the next Outlander book! Thought maybe it had something to do with the buzzing sound Claire and others hear when they get close to the stone. Now I’m thinking it has to do with a main characters death 😢 hope I’m wrong!
Wonderful story. Thank you Sir.
Glad you enjoyed it, David! Kind regards, Gordon
Thank You. I'm a bee keeper. I do some of the things You were sharing. Knocking on the hive before going into it . The biggest thrill is to see the Queen. And I do talk to Her with respect. Love it !
Thanks for sharing this, Michael. I have a beekeeper friend and he said something similar to me! Kind regards, Gordon
I have been a beekeeper for years. My father gave me his 2 hives and I remember him putting his hand on them and whispering them a safe trip to my place. My bees did well for several years but died because of the fields poisoned by the chemical stuff poured on them by the farmer next door. I was sad and angry when this happened. Thank you for the story tod, Gordon.
My pleasure, Diane. That's very interesting, thanks for posting. Kid regards, Gordon
Thank you for your story today! The next time I see a bee I intend to give it a try!
You should, Donna! Kind regards, Gordon
Thank you!
My pleasure, Jinny. Glad you enjoyed it! Kind regards, Gordon
Thank you so much gordon always enjoy your stories even if Some are gruesome and it’s all history and it makes the place whole
Thanks, Mike! Kind regards, Gordon
Thank you! Definitely will tell the bees!
Yup, you've got to, Cheryl! Kind regards, Gordon
I’ve always been fascinated by bees since I was a young man. When I lived abroad in southeastern England a number of years ago, are used to go and have a cup of tea and a good chat with the local beekeeper and during the summer months he would leave the windows open so that the bees could hear whatever we were talking about. At first I chuckled a bit and thought this was rather odd but I came to except it and actually found it to be fascinating. He told me not to offend the bees because you never know. Anytime he had news he would go until the bees straight away. Yes beers also produced some of the most delicious honey I’ve ever had. About five different kinds. On a sidenote, when I was serving in the military many years ago I remember taking a trip to some of the Greek Islands and found that the honey be featured prominently in local Goddess Worship
Very interesting! It is amazing how this small creature has featured so prominently in mankind's story! Kind regards, Gordon
Thank you tying the expressions to their history. So interesting! :-D
Yes, it's an amazing story , Laura! Kind regards, Gordon
That was fascinating! Thanks for sharing...
My pleasure, Claudine! Kind regards, Gordon
I had actually never heard of that before now. Very curious indeed.
It is, Brian. I have a beekeeper friend and he confirmed it! Kind regards, Gordon
Love you sharing of a great culture.
Glad you enjoyed it, Susan! Kind regards, Gordon
Thanks so much for sharing. My first name “Melisa” means honeybee so I have always been quite fond of honeybees! Love this history lesson!
It's an amazing story, Melisa! I'm loving seeing the big bees venturing into our garden again! Kind regards, Gordon
Thanks Gordon. Great to see you. Love the info about Roslyn Chapel. x
Yes, I was really amazed when he told me that, Carolyn! Kind regards, Gordon
My Aunty told told the bee's about my Granny's death. They never left. Grandad was given the job of master. They had the most productive orchard/farm in Ireland.
Thanks for this. Very interesting! Kind regards, Gordon
I was just wondering today what this meant in relation to the next Outlander book! Thought maybe it had something to do with the buzzing sound Claire and others hear when they get close to the stone. Now I’m thinking it has to do with a main characters death 😢 hope I’m wrong!
You'll know soon enough, Prentiss, when the book comes out later this year! All will be revealed! Kind regards, Gordon
Iv always called my bees my puppies.
That's nice, Joseph! Kind regards, Gordon
Gordon, I tried but they didn’t listen 💓🏴
Pesky Bees!