One more year...

So, we've decided to leave the evil hive until next year. They seem to be healthy (assessed from the road) and would most likely winter better on their own. It's really hard being an excited new beekeeper and leaving the hive alone. We figure that a little extra knowledge and clean equipment that's ready to go is better than jumping in with half hatched schemes. Thanks for the advice everyone. Stay tuned, it should still be pretty stupid.