Robbed six, beautiful medium frames of spring honey from one of the hives over the weekend. The timing was right and I just cleaned up the extractor on loan to me from a friend. To my surprise, I got about 1.5 gallons of honey.
The bees were in a great mood. When I opened the hive, I thought I heard them humming in unison, come, take this honey, for it is good and we’ll make more.
The honey was an off-white yellow and very clear, and very thick. The whole family had spoons and we filled our gift jars and put the stores away. I can’t wait until all the hives are in full production and I hope for a late fall harvest.
![Frames fresh out of the hive and ready for extraction.](https://i0.wp.com/m.allmorgan.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/01/DSC02190-600x450.jpg?resize=600%2C450)
![Admiring the full capped frames.](https://i0.wp.com/m.allmorgan.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/01/DSC02191-600x450.jpg?resize=600%2C450)
![Using uncapping knife to remove wax caps.](https://i0.wp.com/m.allmorgan.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/01/DSC02193-600x450.jpg?resize=600%2C450)
![Dark comb is comb that once held brood/eggs.](https://i0.wp.com/m.allmorgan.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/01/DSC02215-600x450.jpg?resize=600%2C450)
![Placing uncapped frames in extractor to be slung out.](https://i0.wp.com/m.allmorgan.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/01/DSC02211-600x450.jpg?resize=600%2C450)
![Extractor in motion.](https://i0.wp.com/m.allmorgan.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/01/DSC02219-600x450.jpg?resize=600%2C450)
![Gate valve opens and honey is strained to remove debris.](https://i0.wp.com/m.allmorgan.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/01/DSC02233-600x450.jpg?resize=600%2C450)
![Variety of spring and fall honey.](https://i0.wp.com/m.allmorgan.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/01/DSC02243-600x450.jpg?resize=600%2C450)
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