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The Swarm

Posted by jim on Friday, 27 May, 2011

I was mowing the lawn today and I drove through a ton of honey bees. I look back and a giant swarm on our bush.  We called the kids and all the neighbors to see it. Here is a quick tour of the swarm. You could get really close because the bees have nothing to defend.

Natalie did some research and was able to find Alan and Marty to come get the bees.  Here is a movie on the moment of truth:

Alan and Marty were great!  Check out their website for carpentry, bee removal, etc. alsbirdsandbees.com Thanks guys.

This is how honey bee hives create new hives.  I always though that a new queen is created and she leaves the hive, but Alan and Marty told us that its actually the old queen who leaves.  Anyway, here are some pictures of the whole event.


Amherst in October (with Moose and Hawk)

Posted by jim on Monday, 11 October, 2010

Just some casual shots

Posted by jack on Tuesday, 12 June, 2007


Jack has to wait another year to qualify for U6 soccer. Too bad, because he is itching to to get started. He is a lefty, so if anyone needs a killer left wing, give him a call.


Jack had a blast look for blue morpho butterflies at the Butterfly Place in Westford.


Updated Pictures

Posted by admin on Tuesday, 12 June, 2007

Jack, Mom and Allison took a trip to the museum of science. They took in a 3D movie about sharks, that Jack has been talking about ever since.
…building a car.
Jack filling in for our dearly departed cherry tree. He actually has more branches than the tree did when we finally took it down.
Jack explaining that he will be playing the part of Zorro. This is usually followed by him telling you that you will be playing Zorro’s enemy, who sometimes surprisingly is the Joker.

Wild Babies

Posted by admin on Monday, 30 April, 2007

Help! We are being attacked by wild babies!


Eric: Spring 2007

Robert: Spring 2005