My Pappy (adopted Grandfather) kept bees when I was growing up. He didn't tend to them all the time. He'd be gone on trips for a week or so at a time. He collected the combs, I think, every other month. I remember him giving me a book about it that, he said, pretty much covers it. Check out the library or amazon or something. I can't remember the name of the book, though. Good luck with your HUGE project <img src="/forums/images/graemlins/cheers.gif" alt="" />

Fasteddy's advice is occasionally sound...