[COMPLETE] The Bee People by Margaret Morley - philc

[philchenevert]

The Bee People by Margaret Warner Morley (1858 - 1923).

This project is complete and in our catalog at https://librivox.org/the-bee-people-by-margaret-warner-morley/

"The Honey-bees are buzzy-fuzzy little pepper pots" Thus this wonderful nature writer begins to tell us about bees, their habits, their way of living and their many contributions to the world and to ourselves. Accurate and clear this book does not condescend to explain the inner workings of nature to children and everyone who is interested in science. ( Phil Chenevert)

• 1. How to claim a part, and "how it all works" here To find a section to record, simply look at point 5. below at the sections. All the ones without names beside them are "up for grabs." Click "Post reply" at the top left of the screen and tell us which section you would like to read (include the section number from the left-most column in the reader list, please). Read points 6. to 8. below for what to do before, during and after your recording.
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  4. Where do I find the text? Source text (please only read from this text!): https://archive.org/details/cu31924003228875/page/n5
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  6. BEFORE recording: Please check the Recording Notes: viewtopic.php?p=6430#p6430
     
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     • "Chapter [number] of The Bee People. This is a LibriVox recording. All LibriVox recordings are in the public domain. For more information, or to volunteer, please visit: librivox DOT org"
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[elsieselwyn]

Can I have a section when you have it all set up? I don't particularly care which

[philchenevert]

Can I have a section when you have it all set up? I don't particularly care which

Great! I am assigning the first chapter to you. Apis Mellificia or The Honey Bee.

[KevinS]

Section 20, or I'll buzz myself to death.

[philchenevert]

Section 20, or I'll buzz myself to death.

Oh don't do that Kevin! 20 is all yours to enjnoy. Don't forget to smell the flowers.......... make a bee-line for a good job.

[KIBBONAFIDE]

17 please, if it's still available!

Thank you!

[KevinS]

https://librivox.org/uploads/philchenevert/beepeople_20_morley_128kb.mp3

14:35

Is this recording loud enough? My meter says it's fine, but perhaps there is something wrong with my ear thingamajigs.

[philchenevert]

17 please, if it's still available!

Thank you!

and thank you Josh! 17 is all yours. Now get a-buzzin.

[philchenevert]

https://librivox.org/uploads/philchenevert/beepeople_20_morley_128kb.mp3

14:35

Is this recording loud enough? My meter says it's fine, but perhaps there is something wrong with my ear thingamajigs.

It is fine Kevin! I haven't Proof listened to it but the volume is right on the button. I am assigning chapter 2 and 3 to you for your fine voice to record for posterity and beyond.

[silverquill]

Let me have Sections 0 and 5, if that's okay.

[SaraHale]

Hey Phil,

This book sounds interesting. Can I be DPL?

Thanks!

[KevinS]

https://librivox.org/uploads/philchenevert/beepeople_20_morley_128kb.mp3

14:35

Is this recording loud enough? My meter says it's fine, but perhaps there is something wrong with my ear thingamajigs.

It is fine Kevin! I haven't Proof listened to it but the volume is right on the button. I am assigning chapter 2 and 3 to you for your fine voice to record for posterity and beyond.

Thank you. I'll get started first thing next week!

[philchenevert]

Let me have Sections 0 and 5, if that's okay.

That would be great Larry! those two are yours. Do you like bees?

[philchenevert]

Hey Phil,

This book sounds interesting. Can I be DPL?

Thanks!

That would be wonderful Sara! Thank you. I promise you will know a lot more about bees before this is over.

[whoop, that's a penguin. gotta get a bee smiley]

[SaraHale]

That would be wonderful Sara! Thank you. I promise you will know a lot more about bees before this is over.

[whoop, that's a penguin. gotta get a bee smiley]

Yay!! You're most welcome. Well, I found the Bee. But I also love penguins like the ones in 'Happy Feet'. Do you know about 'Bee Movie'?

P.S. Thanks for the website's link. It's so much fun.