Last year, Glacier County Honey Co. exhibited at the NorthWest Honey Festival. While we were showing off our gorgeous water white honey and golden beeswax, Mama — a former journalist — got to chatting with a friendly reporter covering the festival. Long story short – being the lovely Southern lady she is, Mama invited said reporter to come on up to Babb and take a peek at our bees and the crazy life we lead on the 49th parallel.
Well, he — Cecil Hicks — took her up on the offer, and a few weeks after Maggie Rose and the bees joined us for the summer, Cecil came to write a leetle story about Glacier County Honey for the American Bee Journal. Or, we thought it would be a leetle story. As in possibly a quarter of a side bar, waaaaayyyy towards the back.
Imagine our surprise when we went to the post office this week.
Wow.
Guess who is insufferable this week?
Yep. That husband of mine has been a mighty fine pain in the rear for the last day or so.
I kid. We’re all getting a pretty large kick out having him — and the Green Bay Packers supers Darling Summer Help 2010 painted us as a parting “gift” — on the cover of what we consider the premier beekeeping publication.
I look blonde. Weird.
Anyway. The article is far more than we ever dreamed of.
And on it goes …
Not gonna lie, I’m liking watching the stats on our website and our blog shatter every record we ever set, and I’m really loving watching the orders pour into my in-box.
To all of our new readers: thank you so much for your support, and your many kind words on the article in the ABJ. We appreciate you more than you know!
And to all of our old readers: thank you so much for being with us, through the beekeeping, the babies, and the babbling, every step of the way. We hope you’re enjoying the ride as much as we are.
2011. Glacier County Honey Co. All Rights Reserved.
September 29, 2011 at 5:41 pm
That is fab!!! WHat a spread! Congrats to you both!
October 14, 2011 at 3:05 pm
We’re so excited, too – thanks Wanda!
September 29, 2011 at 6:02 pm
Wonderful article I wish I could read it! Congrats on the coverage of your great family honey company!
October 14, 2011 at 3:05 pm
Thanks, Judy!
September 29, 2011 at 6:21 pm
THIS IS SO WONDERFUL!!!! It is so Great to see your business & FAMILY growing together! Congratulations!!!
October 14, 2011 at 3:05 pm
THANK YOU!
September 29, 2011 at 7:07 pm
WOW!! That is quite an article. I am so proud to know y’all. You’ve worked hard and I am so happy for you. I am coming out to see everything for myself one day and get a snuggle from Maggie.
October 14, 2011 at 3:05 pm
We would love that! Thanks so much, Patrice.
September 29, 2011 at 7:08 pm
I enjoyed the first page. I could actually read it with my bifocals. What a tribute to you both for your successful business. What an exciting life you lead. Gee whiz Nancy it must be hard to stop work and sit in your backyard with that view! All I can say is “WOW!”
October 14, 2011 at 3:05 pm
Thanks so much, Vickie! And yes, I have no idea how Mom gets anything done. But she does – more in a morning than most folks can claim in a week!
September 29, 2011 at 8:20 pm
Court! That is SO amazing!! Congratulations!! What a beautiful surprise and GREAT photos! Lucky little Maggie is already famous! Hahaha! I send you and your family love from New Mexico…oxox
October 14, 2011 at 3:04 pm
Thanks so much, Alli! xo
September 29, 2011 at 10:28 pm
Love it! Congrats!
October 14, 2011 at 3:04 pm
Thanks!
September 30, 2011 at 7:46 am
OK, let it be said here and now, I am NOT missing out on helping with your honey harvest next year. And pal around with your mom of course, and even babysit! I wanted so badly to come out this year, but it just wasn’t in the cards. What y’all have done is so impressive, especially to me who has yet to extract the first drop of honey. If you have extra copies of the OCT Bee Journal, please save one for me. I should have already subscribed ages ago but haven’t. I am also willing to bet money there is not one photograph of Maggie Rose that Lindsey has taken that you will not buy! Every one I have seen so far is terrific. She is such a beautiful child. Love to all y’all, and congratulations on being recognized for all your hard work and dedication. And, I hear you about the swollen hands and fingers. I’ve just quit wearing rings altogether. Saves running to the local jeweler to have one cut off before your finger feels like it will explode, as was the case with my last ring/sting experience!
October 14, 2011 at 3:03 pm
You crack us up, Frances. It was so great to see you in Georgia!
September 30, 2011 at 2:56 pm
I wish I could read the whole thing! First page is quite impressive! And I hope you sent very sweet Mr. Hicks off with few samples! 🙂
October 14, 2011 at 3:03 pm
You know we did!
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