Waiting while she does her hair

Sultan and the dogs impatient - sun up and getting warmer by the minute. The flies will soon be active.

My spirits lifted today, so have to get out & about in the garden and later when the bees get really active, will do a hive inspection. The more active the bees are, the less are in the hive making the queen search easier. Apart from which, if they are busy, they don't have time to waste on stinging people.

Anyone know where the word "Honeymoon" originates? Had never given it a thought until I read it this week in "Beekeeping for Dummies".