Jim and the gang, I am, I must confess, a softie and I blinked. However, I will NEVER remove bees free again. Wonder if all beekeeprs in the union can organize and CHARGE and empower ourselves! Again, I pledge not to be duped or hoodwinked again. Thanks for your excellent inputs everyone! Few pictures of feral bees that had been under discussion and pictures of one of three yards, this one being at home. Sorry about the Moonlight Sonata in the background in the following url. http://intranet.sgc.edu/people/faculty/yskim/bee-pictures.htm Please note that the bees had swarmed only a week or so ago; hence, not many bees were there and not a single drone I found. Sort of like bee- version of convent maybe? Yoon :::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::: -- Visit www.honeybeeworld.com/BEE-L for rules, FAQ and other info --- ::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::