Thanks so much Geoff, Mike, Jerry and Peter for the wonderful insight into this subject. I believe it requires a fair degree of bravery on your part to reply to this type of subject, and that is very appreciated. Thanks for sharing your insight on the subject, your sincere and kind responses helps me gain valuable insight. I'm moving on, as many here know how I often do, -to another 'totally different' topic. (If you have interest or comment on this subject, please start up a new subject title, and I will follow, or let it die here.) A movie 'Pompeii' is due out in theaters in February, -this provides an opportunity to research beekeeping in Ancient Rome and Greece. At this time, I am basically searching for evidence to support trade by the Ancient Greeks and Romans in varietal honeys, and more evidence supporting my hypothesis that the ancients knew honey was NOT celestial. I am also seeking more information on a beehive which was unearthed at Pompeii. (NOT interested in the brass vessels which were misidentified as beehives, but an actual beehive referenced in Pompeii artifact lists). Thanks in Advance! Best Wishes, J. Waggel *********************************************** The BEE-L mailing list is powered by L-Soft's renowned LISTSERV(R) list management software. For more information, go to: http://www.lsoft.com/LISTSERV-powered.html