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Post by earlwb on Apr 25, 2008 7:19:01 GMT -5
Swarming pissed off honey bees. While cruising home heading West on Keller Springs Road, about 1/4 mile from Joey Lane (Carrolton Texas), I saw what looked like a dark cloud up ahead. As I got into it it I realized it was a swarm of bees. Man it was a good thing I had on all my cycling apparel and full face helmet. I ducked down behind the windsheild and those little buggers were hitting me all over. I kept going and didn't stop as you never know they could be Africanized Honey Bees. Fortunately I caught the Josey Lane stoplights just turning green, so I could keep going in case they decided to chase me.
I think I got lucky, no bees got my neck or chin or went up my sleeves.
At the next stop light several bees caught on the scooter took off and flew away.
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Post by mortar235 on Apr 25, 2008 9:55:10 GMT -5
lol sorry to laugh but that is amussing somewhat. But if they were in fact honey bees you probably weren't in danger of anything except being distracted (i realize its hard to tell if they're honey bees while flying down the street lol), i've never been stung by a honey bee and my family owns property next store to a honey farm. Usually the only time they sting is if you're close to their home, but i guess if they're migrating because someone destroyed their place they might be ticked enough to get ya.
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Post by scooterollie on Apr 25, 2008 13:16:29 GMT -5
Boy, that is a new one! I think they should write it into the safety course! (LOL)
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Post by earlwb on Apr 25, 2008 13:45:44 GMT -5
Well this is Texas, the Africanized bees are now in our area. so one has to err on the side of caution. Normally I would agree with you that the honey bees aren't a big issue. But in anycase getting one in your shirt or up your sleeve could make a person upset.
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Post by newc77 on Apr 26, 2008 6:23:24 GMT -5
That is some experience. Never read about that one in any manual! Glad you came through OK. Wow!
Tom
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Post by newc77 on Apr 26, 2008 6:24:18 GMT -5
Another GOOD reason to wear FULL gear!
Tom
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Post by griff10 on Apr 27, 2008 2:50:52 GMT -5
Lady friend and I, about 7 or 8 years ago were riding from Northern Illinois to Hot Springs, Arkansas and she ran into a swarm of bees and got like 20+ stings. Almost put her in the hospital.
Yes she still rides her own bikes, she now has two, a Beemer cruiser and a MV Agusta Brutale.
Btw, learned a trick, good thing to carry is a small tube of baking powder toothpaste. If you do get stung while riding, this stuff sticks to the skin and will draw out the stinger.
Bill H.
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Post by lancecharming on Apr 29, 2008 21:11:54 GMT -5
Sometimes you will bee at the wrong place at the wrong time. It could bee anywhere. You have to bee careful. It`s a son of a bee when it happens. I guess it`s just meant to bee, though. Just let it bee. Tomorrow things will bee better.
Sorry, Earl, couldn`t resist. I`ll bee good now.
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Post by magnaman on May 1, 2008 9:58:00 GMT -5
Honey bees will move hives like that. When the queen goes, they follow.
For all you Florida dawgs, do they still have those insects known as "love bugs" down there at the right time of the year? Man those things were thick! Hard as heck to clean off too.
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