>I was expecting something beyond what I already knew, but maybe I missed
something or maybe his talks were aimed at a naive audience.

Yes, BBKA Spring Convention - so all levels of beekeepers present.  This is 
probably why some of these conventions leave a sense of disappiontment - we 
already know most of what is presented.  I have also heard Fries speaking to 
peers and was very impressed.

>A BEE-L sage, now departed reminded us daily, "Opinion is not fact".  I
suspect many hearing that statement nod, but do not actually comprehend
what it means -- or what it implies.

True, but opinions and hypotheses honestly put forward may lead to research 
by those with more time, knowledge and facilities.


Best wishes

Peter
52.194546N, -1.673618W 

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