I told you that I am enrolled in the Master Beekeeper Program sponsored by the University of Florida. I have taken the first test and have graduated to the rank of Apprentice Beekeeper. I couldn’t attend the following year as that was the time my wife was getting over her pancreatitis operation and I was her sole caregiver. My classmates are now upperclassmen to me and this test will get me to their level for only a half year. If I pass this test, I will obtain the rank of Advanced Beekeeper. Then I still have 2 more tests to go in the next 2-3 years. Those ranks are Master Beekeeper and Master Craftsman Beekeeper.

I am getting ready to go to school on November 5, 2009. My wife will accompany me and will be there for the Florida State Beekeepers Association held on 5th and 6th. Then on Sunday the 7th they will hold a honey judging at the State Fair in Tallahassee. I don’t know if I will be attending that, but I heard that entering a honey judging event will be a requirement for my next level. I haven’t told my wife that yet. She only made arrangement for 3 nights at the motel. I don’t know if I can talk her into another night away from hom. Time will tell.