As regards Blue Ridge, I could not agree more.  I am talking about the constant
insulting and fighting that goes on all the time on this list.
Best regards,
Jeff Hills
 
Roy Nettlebeck wrote:
 
> On Mon, 30 Mar 1998, Jeffrey R. Hills wrote:
>
> > I would want to be fairly certain about whom I was talking, if I were making the
> > comments below.
> > JRH
> > P.S.  I am in several other special-interest groups.  This one takes the cake for
> > the level
> > of hostility.
>  Hi Jeffrey,
>
>  I'm sorry that you take it just as hostility. When beekeepers get burned
> by some outfit , in most cases, they can only tell others to save them
> from the same fate. I was burned buy a beekeeper for $960 last year and he
> laughted in my face.My lawyer told me that we can win a judgement but not
> be able to collect. Just spread the word around to keep others from
> getting hurt.I have been in beekeeping for over 30 years. 99% are good
> people to work and deal with.The bad ones stand out because of beekeepers
> telling and asking other beekeepers, if the people are good.Waiting for
> bees for 3 months ,is 4 brood cycles. That can be worthless in some areas
> of the country with a short season.We just want to help each other. I
> think that is very positive. It is legal also , if you can back up your
> claims.This list can save some people from hardship , plus work at getting
> the bad guys there just reward.
> Best Regards
>  Roy
>
> > Conrad Sigona wrote:
> >
> > > > Does anyone have experience buying package bees or queens from Blue Ridge
> > > > Apiaries?  I would be interested in all comments, good or otherwise.  Reply
> > > > directly to me at [log in to unmask]  Thanks!
> > >
> > > The name sounds awfully familiar. If they're the guys in Cayce, South
> > > Carolina, stay away. They never deliver! One time I waited three months
> > > past the scheduled delivery date and still nothing. Everytime I called,
> > > they said it was ready to ship and I'd have it in a few days. Eventually,
> > > I gave up and asked for the money back. When the money didn't get refunded,
> > > I asked the credit card company to credit me.
> > >
> > > If I'm confusing these bums with a reputable firm, I ask Blue Ridge
> > > Apiaries to accept my apology.
> > >
> > > Conrad Sigona
> > > [log in to unmask]
> >