That stings...

We added our top super today- the own that the bees will fill with our honey. The day was overcast, and buy the time Melissa and I got to the hive, it was raining. Being a rookie- I thought I could just stick the box on quick and there would be no problems.with no veil. no gloves. no calming smoke.bada bing. I waited for the rain to let up,and as soon as I lifted off the cover, they struck. The hive has guard bees, and they know what they are doing. Two came straight up out of the top of the exposed frames, and bee-lined right for me. Again with the rookie moves- I had short sleeves on, which the ladies immediately flew up. I quickly walked away from the hive so as to not anger the rest of the bunch. Before I could react, my left arm was pierced and felt stingy hot. My first sting! I am now an official bee-keeper. the other sleeve was still loaded with an angry bee- her fury soon to be felt. I rolled up my sleeve and somehow did not get stung by her. I had to go back to the hive thought- I left the top off in my haste, and still hadn't put on the new super. I calmy grabbed the box, put the top on, and then placed the extension ontothe top of the exposed hive. They ladies were covered, and I got outta there fast. We will be checking back the first week of August- hopefully to take our honey.