In a message dated 21/01/2008 04:11:44 GMT Standard Time, [log in to unmask]  
writes:

There  were abundant stores and the bees had been 
able to fly, presumably one  way, as late as a week ago. 


Looking at your location I wonder whether there might have been a very  
sudden temperature drop.
 
Chris



   

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