Equipment
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From left to right: Alexander veil, 1 lb. burlap smoker fuel, stainless steel smoker with shield and 10 sheets of pure beeswax foundation. |
Purchased from vendors
Walter T. Kelley Co. Inc.
(270) 242-2012
| Qty. | Description | Cat. No. | Weight | Price | Ordered | Rec'd. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 each | Feeder, entrance | 162P | 1 lb. | $1.25 | 6/14/00 | 6/21/00 |
| 1 each | Feeder, division board | 158 | 2 lb. | $2.50 | 6/14/00 | 6/21/00 |
| 1 lb. | Fuel, smoker | 156 | 2 lb. | $1.50 | 6/14/00 | 6/21/00 |
| 1 each | Smoker, 4"x7", w/ shield | 146W | 4 lb. | $31.00 | 6/14/00 | 6/21/00 |
| 10 sheets | Foundation, pure beeswax, no wires, 8 1/8" x 16 3/4" | 125A | 3 lb. | $7.25 | 6/14/00 | 6/21/00 |
| 2 each | Veils, Alexander, w/ drawstring | 144D | 2 lb. (each) | $11.00 (each) | 6/14/00 | 6/21/00 |
| 1 year | Subscription to American Bee Journal | 611 | $19.25 | 6/14/00 | 6/27/00 | |
| 1 | UPS Shipping | Zone 5 | 16 lb. | $6.90 | ||
| Total | $91.65 |
Western Bee Supplies,
Inc.
(800) 548-8440
| Qty. | Description | Cat. No. | Weight | Price | Ordered | Rec'd. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 each | Swarm Catch | WB742 | 12 oz. | $12.50 | 6/16/00 | 6/21/00 |
| 1 | US priority mail Shipping | $3.65 | ||||
| Total | $16.15 |
Draper's Super Bee
Apiaries Inc.
(800) 233-4273
| Qty. | Description | Cat. No. | Weight | Price | Ordered | Rec'd. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3 lb. | Package of Midnite bees with marked and clipped queen (includes shipping via US priority mail) | $71.00 | 6/16/00 | 6/23/00 |
York Bee Co.
(912) 427-7311
| Qty. | Description | Cat. No. | Weight | Price | Ordered | Rec'd. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3 lb. | Package of Midnite bees with marked and clipped queen (includes shipping via US priority mail) | $13.00 for shipping only since DOA |
8/4/00 | Arrived DOA, including queen 8/11/00 | ||
| 2 ea. | Starline queens | 8/13/00 | 8/16/00 |
Bought from Lowes, Home Depot and/or Walmart
- "Bee brush"
- 2 pair rubber dishwashing gloves (I no longer use them).
- 4 quart size clear glass Mason jar(s)
- decorative flag with post
Had around the house
- Two white pair of coveralls from my ship building days to use as bee suits.
- One roll of masking tape for taping up end of sleeves and pants
- Two spray mister plastic bottles (for installing package bees).
- Sugar and lots of it. (Sorry dear but, yes, it was I who stole your sugar. The bees made me do it!)
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