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My hive is ready to go. Now I just need to finalize and clean up the location for it. I painted it a gray green so that it will blend in with the plants. I don't want to draw too much attention to it But I also want to add a bit more personality a la Amy and Russell, and Leonardo. I have until bees arrive to figure something out.
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Here is the frame building in progress - 10 down 20 to go.
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I had some redwood strips that were trimmed from wood from another project that I have been saving for a while. They fit perfectly and look good when coated with wax.
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I posted more pictures in my flickr account: Getting Ready for Bees