Yeah, they look like filing cabinets, it's not a romantic image. But it works!

I don't have a full-on suit, just a veiled hat and gloves. I'll try to get a picture of me next time.

I might be able to get honey as early as this Fall, but I will probably wait until next year to give the bees plenty of stored food for the Winter. So, assuming the Rapture next week or the Mayan Apocalypse or whatever else is coming doesn't interfere, late 2012. I fully expect to have surplus to give away!