Hi Bee People

I started my hive last year with an Old Sol Caucasian Hybrid Nuc. They were the sweetest (no pun intended). Loved them so, so much and they seemed to be doing well. Had planned to test/treat for mites in September, but by end of that month, they were gone. They had quite a bit of honey stored, and space. I'd suspected some robbing...

Anyhoo, it's late in the season and I'd like to get a new nuc, and some advice/mentoring. Any nucs left, anywhere? And will I love mutts as much as I did those dusky Caucasians? Anyone able to give me a pep talk, because losing my first hive has been crushing... 

I'm in Sisters