In a message dated 06/11/2008 02:57:15 GMT Standard Time,  
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Do  British beekeepers make their bee suits spotless before  
visiting  Downing St 


They were asked to wash them first so as to make a good impression; and to  
use fairly inoffensive fuel in their smokers.  The Parliamentary officials  
were asked to provide a fire-proof bin for the smouldering fuel so the smokers  
could be extinguished before entering the building and setting off all the fire 
 alarms.
 
Chris

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