I'm super late to the party, but I wanted to let you know I appreciate your post. I live in NW Oregon and we're inundated with rain for much of the year too. Not quite as much as you had, though! Living with the land is frustrating and gloriously rewarding, even when it's hard. I've learned more during the bad times than I ever have when everything goes smoothly. Good luck with the beekeeping! My husband is also a beekeeper and takes it very personally when they have a bad year!