I would like to express my gratitude to the current members of the list for
all their helpful advice and comments. I am new to beekeeping(first year -
two hives) and when first heard about the list, assumed it was for
researchers, universities and commercial people.  In other words, novice
need not apply. However, after lurking a bit, I have discovered a group of
friendly, humorous individuals bound together by their interest/love for a
tiny but important critter.  I have learned much - especially about current
research on mites(tracheal and varroa and more!) and been encouraged in my
decision to jump into beekeeping after thinking about it for 20 yrs.  I
truly appreciate the education I have received thus far, and look forward
to becoming a contributing part of the discussion(as my experience
increases).
 
 
         Judy
 
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          A Displaced Texan in PA                    [log in to unmask]
           Iron Acres - where the water is red and the grass is green!
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