At 04:30 PM 8/26/97 -0400, you wrote:
>Fella was in the market to buy some acreage. He found just what
>he was looking for, but it was a little expensive. During an inspection
>of the property, however, he found a hive of bees. He told the owner
>that he was deathly afraid of bees, and there was no way he could
>consider this piece of land.
>
>       This started out acceptably, and I forwarded it to a family member.
Hours later I realized what REALLY had been said here.
 
        It would not be the first time that I have been accused of not
having a sense of humor, but this note offends the individual reader, as
well as the BEE-L which maintains a very high level of respectability .
Surely there is some form of editing which takes place?  The List Server???
What do others think?
 
        Now I will also apologize to my family.
 
 
        EDW     "From The Cradle of Confederation"