Back from our trip. The bees were hungry and went through two quarts of syrup, but they were well taken care of. Beth's parents took good care of them and even gave them some tulips to try out.
There's lots of bees in through the window.... and comb! Finally got a peek at the construction inside (the bit of yellow showing here).
Here's a closeup. These look like new bees to me. Their wings are in good shape, they are nice and shiny, and the fuzzy backs are still fuzzy.
The building continues. Here's a look in the window. They have started a new comb about the size of a thumbnail. I've gone ahead and opened the hive up by moving the follower board all the way to the end. The bars on the end are spaced a little further apart also since I'm hoping they will be filled with honey and honey comb is wider than brood comb.
The main combs are almost to the bottom now. They are spaced apart just enough for the bees to squeeze in between and there about 5 to 6 good sized ones.
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