how did you get into beekeeping?
It's kind of funny - my husband knew I was interested in it. He's allergic, so I never moved forward with it. The, for my birthday, he gave me a hive and bees. 
That's amazing. isn't it risky for him?
He doesn't go near the hive, and I've got it pointed so the bees fly out over a field, not toward the house/yard.
I have always wondered if you need training to be a beekeeper. Is this the case?
You can learn yourself, but most counties in the US have a beekeeping club that runs classes. I use a langstroth hive but am interested in getting a top bar hive. I need to find some books to learn more about that, though.
What gene of honeybees do you plan to buy?
Probably Italian. I don't know much about the different kinds. Do you?
I don't know much . i do know from google that honey bees are of the genus Apis. 
Yes, that's true.
To be safe , i hear that some bees are stingless. Is this true?
I've not heard that before. That would really disadvantage the bees. They need to protect their hive from other critters.
That's true. I wonder how they survive without being able to sting. Do you plan to sell the honey?
Yes, I sell it every year.
That's sweet business. Does smoke really help when beekeeping as shown in the movies?
They say it calms them down, but I tried it a few times and didn't see a difference. I don't use it anymore.
Do you use the beeswax also? Bees are so smart
Yes, I make candles. They are smart!
what's your most important advice or tip for new DIY  beekeepers?
Move very slowly, and don't breathe straight into the hive.
That sounds like sound advice . Have you been stung by your bees?
A few times, yes. I don't have much of a reaction.
Do you have to protect your bees from being stolen or do they do so by themselves? 
You wouldn't want to try to move a hive. They would freak out and gang up on you.
Is there a queen bee in your hive?
Yes, every hive has a queen, a few males, and thousands of females. The males are only there for mating. The females do everything.
Long live the queen. How many buys do you plan to buy next month? 
I buy what's called a package of bees. It has a few thousand bees in it. I only have one hive right now, so just one package.
That's interesting. Are there any laws regulating beekeeping? what happens if bees escape?
They do it all the time. They fly around til they find a new place to live. There are no laws about it. Listen, these conversations are supposed to go on for 5 or 6 rounds of conversation. This one doesn't seem to end. We've been chatting 30 minutes. If it doesn't end next text I am going to disconnect.
my thoughts exactly. This is really long. Maybe the moderator wants to be a beekeeper also.
Ha! I'm going to get off and email the requester. Have a good day!
You too .Take care