Master Beekeeping -3
By ekpeach in General | 8 comments
The suspense was killing me. Did I fail to advance. If I didn’t then I still had 4 months to prepare for the next session. But I was feeling that if I didn’t pass, then I would just quit and be done with it.
We had more speakers and classes for the regular workshop-like convention. Then at noon on Friday, Dr. Ellis said that he was going to leave before the Awards banquet and would like to present the Advanced Beekeeper names at this time. The wait would be over. Out of 7 students to take the advance test only 2 passed everything. Most of the others had some form of paperwork not in compliance with the rules. I knew that my paperwork was all in order along with some documents (newspaper clippings, some personal notes sent to me for jobs well done, etc). So the only thing was the one person that failed the practical test. Ha, I knew it. I didn’t get the pinned insects correct. That killed it. He called (I forgot now who) a name and the guy stood up and received a solid hand clap. Then Jamie Ellis started talking about the other student and I didn’t hear half of what he said until——-”Peaches” —-Wha WHAT!!?? ME? I jumped up and and raised my hands and probably yelled, someone said that I came off the floor about 2′. I cannot jump 6″ under normal circumstances much less 2′. But I was excited and I have to rely on others to tell what happened after that. I do remember that everyone in the room started clapping and yelling for me too. I received my Advanced Beekeeper patch and went across the street to the News paper office and borrowed a big stapler so I could get that patch on. I wanted it to be on my vest for the rest of the convention.
The rest of the convention was spent getting complimented on my advancement, attending more classes, and getting to go to the hands on bee yard to talk to the public that was invited to the Saturday “Day In The Bee Yard”. I got credit for that for the next years test. I am one happy camper. If I make it through the next two levels, this will be the first time I ever got an award for going to school.
I know that you are tired of listening about me, the next post will be about bees. Thank you for visiting and remember to keep your veil close, your smoker lit, and your hive tool sharp.
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Lois Merritt | Nov 15, 2009 | Reply
CONGRATULATIONS!!!!
I’m sure that you were the only one who was surprised….You do so much for so many, including me. Your dedication to to the craft of beekeeping just flat amazes me and wears me out just watching and listening to you!
SABA, my bee club in Ak. sends their congrats as well (5 degrees there, no bees!).
Talk to you soon Lois
BestBeekeeping | Nov 16, 2009 | Reply
I just discovered your blog & have been reading through your previous entries. Yours is a very interesting & inspiring story, so Congratulations - you really deserve it!
Looking forward to future posts.
ekpeach | Nov 16, 2009 | Reply
Who are you and where are you located? You didn’t leave a name and I like to know so when I write to you personally, I can call you by name
Peaches in Pensacola, FL, USA
ekpeach | Nov 16, 2009 | Reply
Thank you, Lois. I will go to the Alaska website and see what your friends are up to.
Peaches
ekpeach | Nov 16, 2009 | Reply
BestBeekeeping,
Sorry that I cut you off so quick. I wasn’t thinking. Thank you for your kind words about my blog. I have been under some strain(no excuse) and wasn’t being thoughtful. I also went to your website and am still going through all you have to offer. I am sorry to say I didn’t know about your site either. You have one good site and I have put it in my Bookmarks.
Again, I apologize for my insensitivity. I hope we can start an interaction of ideas and friendship. Are you in the UK area?
Peaches
Lois Merritt | Nov 18, 2009 | Reply
Peaches
alaskabees.com fyi
BestBeekeeping | Nov 27, 2009 | Reply
Peaches,
just spotted your reply - no apology needed. My name is Val & I am based in the UK (Northern Ireland to be precise). I’m a country boy and am very interested in nature, and obviously in bees - they play such an important role all around the world. I’m still learning & am hoping to educate others along the way.
Val
ekpeach | Nov 27, 2009 | Reply
Thank you, Val. I am still going through your website. I don’t have your setup yet, but my son, my webmaster, is going to make my site with links to different subjects and pictures that I am in the process of putting with some of my previous posts. The pictures will make some of my statements more understandable.