Facing our fears…Living OFF-GRID

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We did our beekeeping course with Roger from the Brecon Beecombs
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We bought our nuke of bees, bee suit, smoker and hive paint from gwenyngruffydd... you can also watch their KZbin channel here / @gwenyngruffydd
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[@iainhughes8110]

This might be a slightly strange message; but Thank You both for taking so much time, expense and care to look after the bees! Sadly, these days, many people wouldn't bother, and just "get rid" of them. Keep up the excellent work! 👍😊

[@truth.477]

Nothing strange about it. Keep being you 🌟

[@CampOutWest]

Thanks Ian 🥰 we are so happy the bees have made a home on our land ❤️

[@danienelphoto]

Bees are the bees knees.

[@thelasthomelyhouse]

Black Mountain Honey - Laurence - he’s the best resource and is in Wales. There is a saying amongst beekeepers … ask 10 beekeepers a question and get 11 answers! I’ve kept bees for years and started my son off last year with his first hive. It’s the best hobby, completely satisfying! And you get honey! Good luck. I have a video about flow hives back in my archive. GOOD LUCK! Don’t be scared of them Emilie!!! Xxx

[@CampOutWest]

Yes, his videos are great. Black mountain honey and gwenyn gruffydd are our favourites to watch and learn from and both from Wales 🥰 for me its more a sound/sensory reaction. I actually think if I had noise cancelling headphones on I'd be way less jumpy/reactive 😂 the longer I spent with them the more relaxed I became. Just something completely new for us, so I'm hoping I'll get better with time 🥰

[@thelasthomelyhouse]

@@CampOutWestthe headphones is an excellent idea! Laurence has been such a great help - he even chatted on the phone once time when i had a question. So knowledgable! I know you are going to love this new experience! xxx Kate xxx

[@TC-k4i]

I never comment on anything, but felt compelled to say how utterly rude some people are - particularly ‘oldmanraging’ & ‘berniewatts’ You are fully capable of turning off or pressing fast forward. This content costs you nothing and neither do manners Camp Out West - most of us love your content and are grateful for the effort you put in. You are an inspirational young couple - keep up the good work and thanks a million x

[@CampOutWest]

Thank you ❤ we are so lucky to have such a kind and supportive KZbin family on here, cheering us on 😊

[@ashleyfearon4121]

My word, what a superb video in every respect. Totally absorbing and brilliantly filmed,narrated and edited. I was more than a little disappointed when it ended. You two are the salt of the earth and just ooze love, compassion and what is good in life. I adore your channel and everything you are achieving. All the very best. X

[@CampOutWest]

Thank you so much Ashley! This comment has made our day 🥰❤️

[@abifinnis6608]

I can't believe you still have a caravan to breakdown and finding more rubbish on your land. The local community must be so proud of how you are clearing the site. We'll done. 😊

[@CampOutWest]

I know, can't believe we still have 1 left 😅😅😅

[@sandyamckaysmith4251]

I will never forget my first encounter with hives. Took the courses ,KZbin videos, books etc. I ordered my two nucs. The massive sense of energy I felt when I opened my box. Crazy. Beekeeping has taught me to stay calm and respect the space. They are not predators. They just want to serve the hive . To me it feels like a big responsibility but also a privilege to be a small part of them. You might want to get a mouse guard for the front of the entrance. I've named my hives after the strong women in my life. It's a fun ride !

[@CampOutWest]

You are so right, staying calm is the key. That is what I kept saying on repeat during our course 'i am calm' and it made us realise how little the bees are bothered by us and how focused they are on doing their 'job' 😊

[@baggy123a]

I kept bees before I moved to Hereford. Wonderful hobby. Don't worry too much about the super this year, a nuc will probably only get up to filling the brood box. But for next year you will want an extra hive and some more supers. My biggest ever hive was 7 supers and yielded about 140lb of honey. I hope your bees are as gentle as mine were (see profile pic), I used to sit watching them doing their thing, no suit on, never worried me at all. Enjoy them. One of the most satisfying things you will ever do.

[@TC-k4i]

I never comment on anything, but felt compelled to say how utterly rude some people are - particularly ‘oldmanraging’ & ‘berniewatts’ You are fully capable of turning off or pressing fast forward. This content costs you nothing and neither do manners Camp Out West - most of us love your content and are grateful for the effort you put in. You are an inspirational young couple - keep up the good work and thanks a million x

[@CampOutWest]

Thank you ❤ we are so lucky to have such a kind and supportive KZbin family on here, cheering us on 😊

[@TevjaWeston]

You can definitely move them within the 3ft/3m rule. There are a few things to do. When you put them in the final position. Drape a thick layer of leafy branches over the front of the hive. This way the bees know something is different and they re-orinentate to the new location. The 3ft/3m rule has been debunked now. Research it, you'll have more options then. Hope all goes well with the girls.

[@CampOutWest]

Thanks so much Tevja, we had no idea, we will do some more research this weekend to see what's the best option for our wild caravan bees 🐝👩‍🌾

[@jaysmith8199]

Yes! Project Portugal had 40 000 bees in their garage! She was on her own (hubby in UK) so moved them about 20ft away. She did exactly that, put branches/ leaves in front of the hive for 2 weeks? On YT so go and have a look!

[@thelittleholding]

So excited for you guys to start your bee journey, there's nothing like harvesting your own honey!!

[@CampOutWest]

Thanks for inspiring us 😊😊😊❤️ so excited 🐝👩‍🌾

[@gkkes]

I would look into building a top bar hive. You can make these yourself, maybe from off cuts. It is a natural hive rather than buying "production" elements like Langstroth. This may also make the bees less aggressive.

[@rhondasweeney7271]

John, Emily, and Maggie. What an amazing new adventure in having 🐝 🐝 bees. This is exciting. I absolutely love this new adventure. ❤ I absolutely love this channel! Thank you for sharing!

[@CampOutWest]

Thank you so much Rhonda ❤️ we are so pleased you enjoyed the video, it's our favourite video we've filmed to date 🥰

[@rhondasweeney7271]

@@CampOutWest The both of you and Maggie are amazing 👏

[@Wilibear1]

Really enjoyed this episode, you are so brave I’m terrified of any kind of wasp bee spider bug and would of been terrified but as always you two get stuck in to anything and everything ,you’re a very inspirational couple.i find your channel very calming

[@CampOutWest]

Thanks so much Will. Doing this project has made us face a lot of fears. It's been really good to make us realise we can do things even if we are scared. Having the bee suits on helps so much, I think you would definitely surprise yourself if you were to try it ❤️

[@TC-k4i]

I never comment on anything, but felt compelled to say how utterly rude some people are - particularly ‘old man raging’ & ‘berniewatts’ You are fully capable of turning off or pressing fast forward. This content costs you nothing and neither do manners Camp Out West - most of us love your content and are grateful for the effort you put in. You are an inspirational young couple - keep up the good work and thanks a million x

[@CampOutWest]

Thank you ❤ we are so lucky to have such a kind and supportive KZbin family on here, cheering us on 😊

[@mariondavis3444]

Thank you for saving bees❣️❣️❣️

[@CampOutWest]

So excited to have them on our land 🥰

[@Leed216]

The hive end looks like a happy face. Emily you were so brave to over come handling bees. Don’t think i could do it.

[@CampOutWest]

I can't believe I did it! 🥰

[@caru547]

What a very interesting video! I’m so pleased that you have an apiary - bees are so vulnerable at the moment and they are crucial for pollination.

[@CampOutWest]

We feel so proud that the bees chose our land for their home. Excited to help them thrive 😁

[@TC-k4i]

I never comment on anything, but felt compelled to say how utterly rude some people are - particularly ‘old man raging’ & ‘berniewatts’ You are fully capable of turning off or pressing fast forward. This content costs you nothing and neither do manners Camp Out West - most of us love your content and are grateful for the effort you put in. You are an inspirational young couple - keep up the good work and thanks a million x

[@CampOutWest]

Thank you ❤ we are so lucky to have such a kind and supportive KZbin family on here, cheering us on 😊

[@JaneDecker-lt7mw]

Bravo! Taking the time and effort to learn about and care for bees in your environment is so admirable! So admire your sharing of these accidental opportunities!

[@pauldixon4810]

John, Emily, i am impressed. I've followed you guys from day 1 and watched you grow and become connected with your land. This step is a big undertaking, especially for Emily's need for grounding. Given the importance of Bees and the steady declining numbers, it's a hobby that carries real ecological credentials and a fantastic addition to your brand. Well done guys 😊

[@susiea1419]

Always wanted to do that but I’m too old now. Not only are going to be able to harvest honey but also help the environment 😮

[@CampOutWest]

Thank you so much Paul. We are so excited to welcome the bees to their new hive and really hope they love living here as much as we do. Can't wait to start seeing them enjoying all our flowers on the land ❤️

[@nelleg152]

Maggie is so cute. The hive looks like it smiling ❤🐝

[@carolcarol3938]

I thought that too...maybe the mouth shape could have some red paint lipstick.LOL

[@CampOutWest]

Doesn't it 😂 the hive looks so friendly

[@xxwillowpinkxx9901]

The beehive looks happy 🐝🐝

[@CampOutWest]

It's smiling 😁😁

[@xxwillowpinkxx9901]

@@CampOutWest 😃 It loves the place you've made for it's home 🥰 Good luck with the bee move from the caravan 🐝

[@Stevenkjy]

Really wanted to say how impressed I am at you taking on bee 🐝 keeping, well done, love to see young people taking traditional crafts into the future ❤️ ❤❤

[@CampOutWest]

Thanks so much Steven. We can't believe how much we enjoyed the course and it's made us so excited to have them on the land and help the bees thrive 🥰

[@audreysutherland4739]

Maggie is such a good dog. I adore her. Thank you for looking after the bees x

[@CampOutWest]

Thank you ❤️ Maggie is our favourite part of every video 😍

[@JaneDecker-lt7mw]

Love that Maggie is adding her 'expertise' by attempting to provide you with her branch for the hive construction!

[@johnnunn8688]

Very interesting episode. I’ve noticed less and less bees and butterflies around, year on year, it’s a bit of a worry. Don’t wish to be a doom monger but my daughter is a surgery Veterinary nurse and she tells me she regularly sees horrendous injury to the mouth and palate on dogs that have a stick across their mouth and run between to vertical objects, ripping their cheeks and removing teeth, or running with or into a stick in the mouth like a cigar, which can stab into their palate. Sorry.

[@CampOutWest]

Thanks John. Yes, we always say that too Maggie (not that she understands what we're saying) we normally end up doing tug of war with her trying to get them off her and then she comes back a second later with a bigger one 😂 I swear she has a secret stash.

[@johnnunn8688]

@@CampOutWest I understand, dogs will be dogs. Just try and stop her if she runs with it 🙏.

[@gailthorpe2288]

Not in a trillion year's I've got 2 fears and that's bees and wasps I'm so petrified it's unbelievable

[@CampOutWest]

I really don't like spiders/wasps etc and was pretty terrified but it was alot easier than I thought it would be. Especially in a suit 🥰 I think you would surprise yourself

[@mick00000000002]

Wow what a late reply. But thank you. Mick Australia 🇦🇺. Pray adenters keep going. God bless mick Australia 🇦🇺.

[@Dingo-x]

What a lovely hive. My only question is about the roof, will it be secure with heavy winds?

[@CampOutWest]

We plan to strap it down in the winter 🤞

[@davidelley8979]

Hopefully Maggie doesn't get too nosy with the beehives. Keep up the good work 👍

[@CampOutWest]

Anything that flies she tries to bite it out of the air 😂 you should see fly's around her, she's like a snapper turtle 🐢😂 thankfully this part of the land she can't access and has never been. We want to keep her as far away from them as possible 😊 we would have loved to put the hive in our field but it just wasn't practical with Maggie and future guests so this spot on our land at the back, in the woods was perfect

[@snowdoniaescape]

So much love to you both for doing the course even though you found it scary. I had a swarm of welsh black bees in the chimney of the holiday let last year, I was lucky they were very docile, apparently each colony has its' own temperament. Lost a lot of bookings though. Roger was so lovely and calm, if I get brave enough I'm definitely going there! Love the hive and the auto setting!

[@CampOutWest]

Roger was such a great teacher and the course was so informative and hands on. We had 3/4 hours in the hives in the afternoon and they did us the best lunch and snacks/drinks all day! It was such a fun day

[@delganly843]

Very inspirational videos you two keep posting, living the life a lot of us dream of! In regard to the bees in the caravan, how about waiting for winter, making them snug as a nuc, then you could move them outside of the caravan near to where they enter with some screening to stop them bothering you as you dismantle? Im sure you can find some other jobs to do......looks like you have plenty 😂 I 'inherited' some rather angry bees a few years ago, went to the give a few times just to check on them, on about the fourth time i fond that all my bees had buzzed off 😢 Good luck in whatever you do, which so far has been fantastic to watch, even though it makes me green with envy 😆 Del farmerwanabee

[@happykt]

The UK is so blessed not to have poison ivy, poison oak or poison sumac when you are clearing brush and brambles from your land. I also loved how your bee hive smiles!

[@CampOutWest]

We are so lucky we have nothing like that here 🤞 the only thing we do have in Wales in knotweed, hoping that never finds it's way to our land 🤞

[@chrisroyle4813]

We do have stinging nettles - at least we do down south.

[@andyjrichie6709]

Great video, good luck to camp out west and your fabulous dream, be great to visit when your up and running camp site 😊

[@CampOutWest]

Thanks Andy! Can't wait until we are ready to welcome guests ☺️

[@richardwhitelock7779]

Very interesting ,my cousin is married to an arborist ( I think that is the right name for a bee keeper) he was once asked by local police to pick up a swarm that was on garden gate. Well he apparently got them in to a container and put it on the back seat of his car and headed off home. Unfortunately somehow they got out so he then carried on driving with a huge number of bees flying freely inside his car . He did survive to the tale but rather him than me. Good luck with it all hope it goes well. Rich W Ely UK 🇬🇧

[@ShanghaiGoat]

Arborist is a tree surgeon, Apiarist is a fancy word for bee keeper. Easy to mix them up!

[@CampOutWest]

Wow, what a story 🤣 so brave! I would struggle to stay calm and unsuited while driving!

[@LeilahBrewer-bx7fb]

I would love to but I am super allergic to bee stings. I will just have to enjoy your progress

[@CampOutWest]

Not worth the risk, we will make sure to do more bee content so you can enjoy it through us 🥰

[@TheEmbrio]

Good you are getting rid of such rubbish (pollution ultimately) and fostering some bees. As i’m on anoter continent i can’t help foster them.

[@patricianathan4676]

Well done, it's such a great learning. When moving to Wales from Cambridge in 1985, a neighbour actually gave us a hive full of bee's. The man who gave him a hive years earlier made him promise to pass on the same one day. That happened to be us. I must admit the van (one of 4) it's driver was very nervous all the way.!! But we made it. Is the honey farm near Newquay still open? Also, we enjoyed honey ice-cream on Aberaeron quayside. WCL

[@CampOutWest]

That is such a lovely story! I love that it gets passed on ❤️❤️ just had a google for the honeys farm and it looks like it's still there. Oh we love cardigan! We actually got married at 'pizza tipi' at the quayside right there 🥰

[@annetjievz]

So glad you guys are also getting into beekeeping! I've been following another channel (Just Alex, also based in the UK) on his beekeeping journey and it is fascinating and so rewarding to see the bees thrive! Best of luck! You will do great! ❤

[@CampOutWest]

Thanks Anne. Yes we watch Alex too! Love following his beekeeping journey

[@michellemurray9895]

I absolutely love you guys you are amazing xx keep up the excellent work and keep on learning ❤

[@breau8]

I’m so excited for you guys to do bees. I’ve been a beekeeper for 12 years and I love it. It is challenging at times but the one thing I would like to say about your bees in your caravan. Because they’re aggressive they’ll always be aggressive unless you can change the queen and that’s only maybe. But you could advertise or the place that you talk to they might know someone that would come and remove them for you and take them away and then don’t even get them back to start your new hive with the right type of bees that are not aggressive, I’ll be watching you guys, and praying all goes well. You two guys are amazing and we love your dog.

[@CampOutWest]

Thanks for all that info, that's so helpful. Never thought about changing the queen, but it makes so much sense as they are what sets the mood for the rest of the hive. Thanks for sharing all that with us 😊 we are so excited to expand our knowledge ❤️ Maggie is our dream girl, we feel so lucky that she is our dog

[@thechellenator]

Yeah, you can try killing the queen and replacing her with one from a more docile species (or same species but more docile temperament). The hive might not accept her, especially if they've already started developing new queen cells of their own within the hive, but it's worth trying. My understanding is that it's not so much her "setting the tone" as literally changing the genes of the hive as she produces new bees, replacing aggressive bees with chiller ones (passing on her own genetic temperament). Worker bees only live a few weeks, so complete turnover happens more quickly than you might think, and massive change can be wrought in just a short amount of time. :)

[@charlesurrea1451]

When I was living in Mexico, all of our hives had become Africanized. The so-called killer bees and made their way up from South America and intermingled with our own making them very aggressive. Didn't make much of a difference to my uncle Jess he went out there in full Veil and regalia with a smoker loaded full of marijuana! Little for the bees little for the keeper! I was absolutely amazed at how well it worked, both on my uncle and the bees. He was as calm as one can get without being flatlined. Which really is the key when working bees. You don't make any sudden movements, banging on the boxes or frames.

[@CampOutWest]

Wow, what a story Charles! Pretty genius idea from your uncle too 🤣 glad it worked 👌👌👌

[@TC-k4i]

I never comment on anything, but felt compelled to say how utterly rude some people are - particularly ‘old man raging’ & ‘berniewatts’ You are fully capable of turning off or pressing fast forward. This content costs you nothing and neither do manners Camp Out West - most of us love your content and are grateful for the effort you put in. You are an inspirational young couple - keep up the good work and thanks a million x

[@CampOutWest]

Thank you ❤ we are so lucky to have such a kind and supportive KZbin family on here, cheering us on 😊

[@projectzip]

Mags with her stick. I help I bring wood!!!

[@CampOutWest]

She's so cute 😂

[@janemillen5114]

Your camp is coming along beautifully x

[@CampOutWest]

Thanks Jane, constantly have to pinch ourselves, can't believe we live here 🥰

[@lydiawearne2757]

Well done to both of you.❤

[@CampOutWest]

Thanks so much Lydia 😄

[@carolcarol3938]

Hi from Australia, What a wonderful fashion statement the bee suits are, ha ha ha. Will the current (bees with attitude) get along alright with the new "nice" bees. I know they are in separate hives, but won't they meet each other? Cheers from Carol, Pedro 😺 Paddington 😸 and Eddie 🐕

[@CampOutWest]

Thanks Carol, we are hoping 🤞 the two hives won't bother each other, especially as we have lots of food sources for all of them 🤞🤞

[@sarahprice1375]

So exciting to see how the new bees get on and hope the others dont attack them. Good luck on your new adventure xx

[@CampOutWest]

As we are putting them in separate hives we are hoping it will be good 👍

[@DEmma1972]

just a thought, sell the honey and brand it 'Camp Out West Honey' or COW Honey.

[@CampOutWest]

Thanks Emma great idea! We had the idea of calling it Aur Y Glowyr which translates to the miners gold in welsh

[@franceswatts4001]

I love that! I would definitely buy jars to give to family and friends even if just for the name - COW Honey 😂

[@DEmma1972]

@@franceswatts4001 COW Candles and COW Soap also

[@elvisneedsboatsbennett2455]

I've always wondered, does it matter what you burn for the smoke? If so, what do you burn?

[@CampOutWest]

Roger used recycled cardboard packing to get the fire started and then added dried wood chip on top, which worked great. He also said we could use things like pine needles or burlap sacks etc 😀

[@SueBennett-h4w]

Good evening from Australia Just popping a note in checking that you both are okay? Missing seeing you xxx

[@CampOutWest]

Hello ❤️ thanks for checking in. We've had a busy few weeks of weddings all over the UK. We got back from shooting one in Scotland on Wednesday and have just uploaded our latest video from the last few days ❤️

[@DocRobertson7]

Strap the hive down, especially if ye get any curious wildlife, ratchet straps ought to work well

[@CampOutWest]

Yes, that's the plan 🙂 that's why Jon added an extra piece of wood in the middle of the stand so he could add a strap around it

[@caveman3474]

I too was petrified of the bees especially when they got angry. They hated my red gloves. I over came the fear and was facinated by them. Local farmers loved the bees as they increased their yields. Unfortunately I lost hives through wasps and the Veroah mite. It can be an expensive hobby. Look forward to part 2 of the bees journey

[@CampOutWest]

Thank you, sorry to hear you lost your bees. Interesting what you say about your red gloves as our instructor on the course told us to avoid wearing red around them

[@gailmaree7719]

Sooo brave. I dont do bugs 😂😂. …. bees especially. I have bad reaction to stings. We have native bees in our garden..very small variety that dont sting. They are allowed to stay 😂😂😂

[@CampOutWest]

😂😂 we've surprised ourselves on the land, never would have believed you if you would have told us a few years ago that we'd become bee keepers

[@fromthetoon1602]

Imagine in the morning going getting some fresh honey for your toast or your cuppa 👌

[@CampOutWest]

🥰🥰 the dream!

[@robfoulds9930]

I'm still enjoying your videos but please don't get hung up on unnecessary (and irritating) music 😊

[@CampOutWest]

oh we love the music we use 😂

[@patriciamitchell777]

Beee-utiful episode guys! Maggie even brought some wood to help with your build, what a very, good, girl!!

[@CampOutWest]

Thanks Patricia 🥰 Maggie is the sweetest 💖

[@lujeancastleberry7310]

You 2 have come along way from the beginning hard working loving just love watching you both❤

[@CampOutWest]

Thanks so much ❤️ it's amazing just how much we've learnt since the start of this project. So grateful 🙌

[@juliederry3719]

Oh wow how exciting that you’re going into bee keeping, Emily you did amazingly overcoming your fears, you both are going to make wonderful bee parents, and hopefully you will get to taste your own Camp Out West honey, tfs x Julie

[@CampOutWest]

Thanks so much Julie 😊 we can't believe we actually did it! 🥰 Can't wait to move the bees into their new home!

[@secretlocketsparks8092]

The poor doggo gave up on you throwing the stick 😅

[@margaretlovelock7031]

Did you treat the stand from the weather? Great job, if only others would take to looking after bees. Thanks 🙏

[@CampOutWest]

@@margaretlovelock7031 thankfully the would we used for the stand is already treated 👌

[@patricianathan4676]

Ment to add that bee's do not like demin, so make sure not to wear jeans, near them. Take care. Talk to them and keep calm.

[@CampOutWest]

Thanks for the tip ❤️ we will keep that in mind ☺️

[@outcasthistory]

Love your content. I think what you’re doing is amazing. Can’t wait for the campsite. Quick question. Do you hunt on your land? Rabbit, squirrel, wood pigeon? All good eating. I’d be happy to come show you how to set up feeders and shoot with sub 12 ft air rifles. No licence required. Also grey squirrels are not native and destroy red squirrels and the surrounding trees.

[@CampOutWest]

Maggie is the hunter on our land 😂 she's living her best pointer life here

[@outcasthistory]

@@CampOutWest lol fair enough. Keep up the great work 👍🏻

[@BJHolloway1]

Are you absolutely sure that bees are in decline? In some places it is policy not to increase the bee population. Articles in the New York Times on Europe I seem to remember

[@CampOutWest]

Sadly yes, in Wales we are at over a 20% decline and since 1900, the UK has lost 20 species of bees, and a further 35 are considered under threat of extinction

[@antnewbon2673]

#Justalex. He keeps bees. He's a good all round guy. He may be interested. But he mite not as well. (But shy bearns and all that.)

[@CampOutWest]

Ah we love his videos! Thanks for the suggestion 👌

[@kevinmartin3859]

Good luck with the bee's I hope you really enjoy the hobby which you may turn into a home grown Welsh honey business 😊😊😊

[@CampOutWest]

Thanks Kevin, we are so excited! We've even thought of a name for our honey 'Aur Y Glowyr' which means the miners gold 🍯🐝

[@peterhicks3516]

I thought the video would be about how you relocated the bees from your caravan to a new hive. Seems like you will soon have two hives.

[@CampOutWest]

We thought it was going to be straightforward to move the caravan bees so hadn't planned on two hives but I think two hives won't be much more work than one.

[@MissFlutterGirl]

Absolutely fascinating! Thanks you for taking care of the precious bees 🐝 on your property.

[@CampOutWest]

Thank you 🥰 so pleased they like it here and we have plenty of food for them to enjoy

[@TheImanuelita]

That's so cool! All the best with your new endevour at bee keeping ❤❤❤

[@CampOutWest]

Thanks so much! We are excited for the new bees to arrive ☺️🐝🐝

[@darawilson4101]

Fun video!! I used to be terrified of bees but I watch a lot of KZbin videos and my reaction is much different now. I think there beautiful

[@CampOutWest]

We are the same 🥰 we've loved learning about them

[@thefarm5818]

Happy days guys love it am hoping to get some here one day just so much to do so much to learn big love ❤️ xx

[@CampOutWest]

We are so glad we did the course, we really enjoyed it 😁

[@marikajohn6522]

Great journey on your land. Bees will be happy. 😊😊

[@CampOutWest]

Thank you ❤️ so happy to give them their new home sweet home

[@jeannepotter3051]

Wow! That's a bee mansion! I can't wait to see it occupied and producing. Great job!

[@CampOutWest]

Thanks Jeanne! Very excited for the girls to move in 🤞🎉

[@ScotChef]

white reflects the heat, perfect hive 👌🏻

[@CampOutWest]

Good point 👌

[@debo4706]

When you are ready to take down the last caravan ,keep the windows and build a cold frame ,it would be a great addition to your garden. If you don’t know what a cold frame is ,google it. Love your videos.

[@CampOutWest]

Thanks Debo, love that idea. We have already bought a 8m x 4m polytunnel which is ready to go up, so not sure we need a cold frame as well but love the idea!

[@franceswatts4001]

@@CampOutWest oh you will quickly find that the polytunnel is not enough 😂. Plus a cold frame or additional greenhouse is perfect for acclimating young plants.

[@NeptunikNeptunik]

Honey destroyer is the name of that beehive honey needs to be operculate before gets extracted

[@CampOutWest]

We aren't doing it for honey, it's more for the bees to enjoy and thrive 😍

[@smokeandkippers]

Very interesting. That honey is going to bee the best you’ve ever tasted!

[@CampOutWest]

We can't wait 😄

[@secretlocketsparks8092]

Your bee hive is really nice 😊

[@SmithChrisPyro]

I too have broken many garden tools through excess enthusiasm. I see it as a sign of strength rather than weakness 😂

[@CampOutWest]

Haha, we actually rescued this digging hoe from the recycling centre earlier in the week, someone was throwing it out and I thought I'd save it, needs a new handle made now 😁

[@jeanettegris899]

Such an interesting video. Thanks heaps.

[@CampOutWest]

So pleased you enjoyed it ☺️

[@barnstar2077]

What a great idea! Well done!

[@CampOutWest]

So happy we did the course 😁

[@jasonlightbody5356]

I was really interested and enjoying this channel, but I am going to unsubscibe because I don't know if and when the next video is going to appear. I subscribe to weeklys and this is more like a when can be botheredly ,i understand people have other things to do, so why have a KZbin channel if you don't have time ???

[@CampOutWest]

It’s only been 9 days since our last upload and since then we have been away with our full time day jobs for 6 days, shooting weddings all over the UK. The other 3 days since our last upload we have been editing our day job wedding work and we have had 1 day off. The next video will be us fitting our windows and doing our cladding, which is costing us over £3,000, plus we are also doing £2,000 worth of drainage, so to film the next bits we have to go to work to fund the next stages. Our day jobs will always be our priority, as without it we wouldn’t be doing this project or putting out videos. We started a KZbin so we can look back in years to come at this project and everything we’ve done. We also have family and friends that live abroad so this was a great way to keep them updated. We never imagined so many other people would watch but we aren’t doing this project for strangers on the internet, our life doesn’t revolve around filming, this project or KZbin and never will. We aren’t full time KZbinrs, we are normal people that do this alongside our 50+ hour a week full time jobs and we do this project on our days off, when we have the money as everything we film, each video costs us thousands of pounds and you’re so right, we really only film when we can be bothered, as at the end of the day we are just normal people, working full time, trying to do this debt free, with no idea what we are doing most of the time, just learning as we go and sometimes on our days off the last thing we want to do is building or talking to a camera. We film when we have the time and have always uploaded at this speed as it’s realistic. I think people forget we actually have to do the work and just how much time and money each job takes, not forgetting also filming and editing it. This isn’t grand designs where you see a 3 year project completed in one episode, it’s our actual life. We could quit our day jobs, take out a massive loan, hire loads of workers and pump loads of borrowed money at this project just to keeping viewers happy that watch this project for free but that’s not us. You say you like what we are doing BUT you’re not going to watch anymore because we are ‘taking to long’ to fill your needs? I never understand why people that claim to like our project then in the same breath complain that we aren’t uploading fast enough for them to enjoy for free. Our videos document our real life and this speed is our reality.

[@jasonlightbody5356]

@CampOutWest bloody hell mate calm down ,I was in a bad mood .I'm fine now I look forward to seeing your next stuff.

[@elizabethrollo7827]

@@jasonlightbody5356 You have it the wrong way round. They replied to your message. The fact they took some time over it rather than firing off (in a mood) isn’t on them. You miscalculated the size of the impact you made.

[@annhopper6959]

Is that something special you put in the smoker? It sure produced a lot of smoke. Do the bees make those honeycomb sheets or do you have to put those in? Beautiful craftsmanship of the hive! Maggie just makes me smile! Said it before and I will say it again you two work so well together! Plus you always go the extra mile to make things so lovely! Good luck with your new adventure! Greetings from Vancouver Canada

[@nicolassales8679]

The best thing for the smoker is old coffee sacks. My wife swaps sacks for honey at our local roaster. You buy the sheets but get a discount if you give them your old wax.

[@CampOutWest]

Thanks so much Ann 😊 it was so nice doing the bee course together and seeing Jon so calm really helped me be able to do it too. For the smoker Roger used recycled cardboard to get the fire started and then added dried wood chip. He also said pine needles and burlap sacks work great too. You can buy sheets which are called wax foundations, which just speeds up the process but without them they would just make it themselves xx

[@annhopper6959]

@@CampOutWest thank you for answering! One of the many things I love about your channel is that you respond to remarks. Really makes me feel like I know you two! I can’t say how much I appreciate and enjoy watching your videos. Whenever I get the notification that a new video out it puts a smile on my face. I get a nice cuppa and settle in to watch. I wish you both all the success and I know you will succeed in all your endeavours as you both are such hard working individuals! All the best from Vancouver Canada (if you ever come over this way you both have an open invitation!)

[@Georgiee.and.Dan.]

Your braver than me 🤣😖 terrified of flying things always think they’re wasps 🤣🙈 hope your both doing well xx

[@CampOutWest]

It was such a weird thing to get used to and remembering you were in the suit and they couldn't get to you 😂 the longer we were outside the more relaxed we got 🙌

[@Georgiee.and.Dan.]

@@CampOutWest 🤣😖 I’d still be hyperventilating xx

[@plot1895]

Super!

[@shirleyohearn4982]

Son interesting to watch, well done to both of you 🇦🇺

[@CampOutWest]

Thanks so much Shirley 😀

[@SassyPieHole999]

The world says thank you. So does the bees. Also… MEAD! 😂

[@CampOutWest]

We were watching videos on mead last week! A shame neither of us drink alcohol 🤣🤣

[@SassyPieHole999]

@@CampOutWest neither do I. I was hoping to live vicariously through you! 😁

[@AD-hs2bq]

Yay! New skills!

[@CampOutWest]

Loved it 😀

[@JoshMoore424]

John/Emily- I had fun watching this vid. Em being nervous at the apiary and her body language made me nervous for her but also some laughs (Sorry Em). Ha! A couple things from a highly experienced beekeeper that has a few years under my belt - including flowhives. 1. The 3 foot 3 mile rule is a myth and can be overcome easily. 2. You want your apiary in a spot that receives lots of sun. 3. Those flowhives can be difficult to get the bees to take to. For max success a.) get the bees BOOMING before you add the flowframes/super. Buy a big chunk of beeswax, melt, and coat the heck out of those flowframes before you put in the box. It will 10X your chance of success. Have a blast! I’m in the US, but glad to jump on a ZOOM anytime you may need some advice. Enjoy your journey! -Josh

[@JoshMoore424]

Actually just saw you paint that hive. For next time - Those hives are wax dipped at the factory and don’t need (actually aren’t supposed to be) painted. It won’t hurt anything - the paint probably won’t stick for long.

[@JoshMoore424]

Paint those tap caps on the flow frames a bright color. I promise you’ll lose one if you don’t. When you’re in harvest and drop a clear one in the grass they’re hard to find. Ask me how I know. 😂

[@CampOutWest]

Thanks so much Josh! I'm going to reply in your comment order 😊 honestly, I was so stressed at the start 😂 roger told me about a time he didn't do his hood up correctly and loads of bees got into his suit, so that's why I was holding the front of my hood at the start, I was worried they would sneak in 😂😂😂 good to know the 3 mile rule is a myth. We are going to clear a few overhanging branches where we have put the hives, which should open the space up a lot 😊 and thanks for the tip about adding the wax to the flow/frames/super , great idea! So kind of you to share all your knowledge. We are so excited to be starting our bee keeping journey

[@CampOutWest]

Thanks Josh 🙂 we will know for next time, we are planning our getting a few (Jon is hooked now 😂)

[@CampOutWest]

Great idea! We nearly lost one the other day 😂😂

[@christinespiers3947]

I really enjoyed this episode xx

[@CampOutWest]

So pleased you enjoyed it Christine :)

[@megabit101]

cool video

[@susanvanslyck288]

Looks like a smiley face! Good job.

[@CampOutWest]

Doesn't it 😂 it's so cute!

[@pollyb.4648]

I fell asleep and missed something, sorry I'm confused you're buying bees. I thought you just wanted to house the swarm in the caravan? (Half asleep comment: So much to clean up!! You two keep at it, I'm picturing more future beauty! ❤

[@CampOutWest]

Thank you Polly! Such a satisfying job, making a new home sweet home for the bees ❤️

[@fader2701]

Very interesting

[@CampOutWest]

Glad you enjoyed 👌

[@mick00000000002]

So where the Queen. ) 5.31 in So you cahe the queen there. Or take a Queen. ? To start your hive. 6 min in God bless happy for you guys. Mick Australia 🇦🇺 Nz. Au we have a virus (

[@CampOutWest]

Yes, if we find the queen we could move her and the rest of the bees should follow 🤞🤞🤞

[@KevinWMoor]

The hive has a rather lovely smile :)

[@CampOutWest]

Doesn't it 🥰

[@jaynerichards7527]

Exciting! The bees will love their new hive.

[@CampOutWest]

We hope so 😍🤞

[@mariamiskimmon5437]

Great video love the new hive………❤❤❤

[@CampOutWest]

Thanks Maria 🥰 we can't wait to welcome our bees to their new home 😀

[@cj2ko9]

turn music down abit so we can hear things better, but love the videos :)

[@CampOutWest]

We don't record ambient sound, so normally if there is music, it's because there is no background sound 😊

[@cj2ko9]

​@@CampOutWestI was struggling to hear the talking would have loved to hear your voices and his better is all :)

[@theresaweller93]

U guys 🥹💙💕👌 can’t wait till ur up and running to book a stay, watching u build remove invest and work soooo hard would make the stay so much more appreciative seeing ur hard love of the land first hand, I love u guys 👌🙏🏼

[@CampOutWest]

Thank you ❤️❤️❤️ so excited for when we can finally open for guests 🤞🤞

[@patrickh7368]

Fabulous…..nice to see the Bee’s will have a lovely happy home…😊 I started following after you had already demolished the first caravan’s, now I know you plan to demolish more….Q did you get them surveyed for asbestos before doing anything..? Surprising where it got used in previous times…🤔

[@CampOutWest]

Hi Pat, we didn't have them surveyed but just checked the normal places for asbestos first before breaking them sown, luckily none yet 🤞