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Where's the Honey?!

Update #2 · Jan 13, 2012 · 1 comment

Hello Friends!

It's come to my attention that people interested in backing Bike·a·Bee are missing something: HONEY! I was thinking this might be the case, so I've added in two new pledge levels:

$55 - Gives you all of the above gifts, plus a 4oz jar of honey

$110 - Gives you all of the above gifts, plus a lifetime 20% discount on all of our raw honey.

IF YOU HAVE ALREADY PLEDGED AT $50 or $100, I've made note of who you are. If before January 13th you pledged $50, you'll get the 4oz jar of honey, and if you pledged $100 you'll get the lifetime 20% discount. Kickstarter won't let me alter the gifts at those levels, hence the creation of the new ones.

Now, for a word on the Bike·a·Bee honey: Sometimes it's recommend that beekeepers refrain from taking a honey from first-year hives. So, I'm going to see how they do their first summer and determine if I can take a portion of their honey or not. I'm confident I will have enough honey to fulfill the pledge levels listed, so no fear! But, I couldn't put honey gifts at every level because a) I won't have that many hives, b) the amount of honey the first year might be unpredictable, and c) I want to make sure that the hosts of the hives receive a fair amount of honey for my use of their space.

I hope this helps answer some questions! Thank you all for your support so far! Keep spreading the buzz!

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      Creator Walker Hamilton on January 17, 2012

      Yeah....that "no honey" the first year used to be a rule. Ignore it.

      ....just make sure that, to kickstart (ermm....no pun intended) the hive, you should block it and feed them sugar-water initially. (http://www.waldeneffect.org/20110928frontbeefeeder.jpg)

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  • Pledge $5 or more

    21 backers

    You'll receive a big thank-you on our website as well as be signed up for our email list! (All reward levels get you signed up for our email list.)

    Estimated delivery: Feb 2012
  • Pledge $10 or more

    46 backers

    All of the above rewards plus: You'll get a hand-written thank-you note on one of our Bike·a·Bee postcards!

    Estimated delivery: Feb 2012
  • Pledge $25 or more

    68 backers

    All of the above rewards plus: We'll send you a 4-pack of some sweet Bike·a·Bee stickers, along with your very own unique hand-drawn bee, complete with its own story.

    Estimated delivery: Mar 2012
  • Pledge $50 or more

    15 backers

    All of the above rewards plus: You'll receive a limited-edition silk-screened Bike·a·Bee poster designed and illustrated by me and printed by our partners at Reuse First (http://reusefirst.com).

    Estimated delivery: Mar 2012
  • Pledge $55 or more

    27 backers

    -- New Pledge Level! -- You get all of the above, plus a 4oz jar of our raw honey, straight from the Bike·a·Bee hives!

    Estimated delivery: Aug 2012
  • Pledge $100 or more

    3 backers Limited (3 of 6 left)

    Attention bike shops - sponsor my trailer! I'm going to need to purchase a bike trailer for my trusted steed. If you're a bike shop or bike nut, please consider this sponsorship level. In addition to the thank-you note, stickers, drawing, and poster, your name and logo will be featured prominently on the Bike·a·Bee website and bike trailer - free advertising as I haul honey frames around the city!

    Estimated delivery: Mar 2012
  • Pledge $100 or more

    11 backers

    We'll hand-paint your name on one of our hives! You'll know which hive, where it resides, and have a picture for proof. You'll also receive the thank-you note, stickers, drawing, and poster.

    Estimated delivery: Jun 2012
  • Pledge $110 or more

    7 backers

    -- New Pledge Level! -- You get all of the above, plus a lifetime 20% discount on our raw honey, straight from the Bike·a·Bee hives!

    Estimated delivery: Aug 2012
  • Pledge $250 or more

    2 backers Limited (38 of 40 left)

    We'll make you a superintendent! You'll be the "superintendent" of a honey super, the part of the hive where bees store honey. Your name will be featured prominently on the super, and you'll receive information about your hive, where it resides, and have a picture for proof. What's more, after our first honey harvest, you'll get an 8 oz. jar of raw honey! You'll also receive the thank-you note, stickers, drawing, and poster.

    Estimated delivery: Jun 2012
  • Pledge $500 or more

    2 backers Limited (8 of 10 left)

    Adopt-a-Hive! You will get monthly updates on your adopted hive, queen bee naming rights, and, if you're local, the opportunity to check-in on your hive with us. What's more, after our first honey harvest, you'll get an 12 oz. jar of raw honey! You'll also receive the thank-you note, stickers, drawing, and poster.

    Estimated delivery: Jun 2012