Hello All

James C Bach has IMHO given a masterful account of how Dar should go about
solving her problem. James says at the end of his post:

>Some day I should publish a diagnostic list that beekeepers could use in the
>apiary.

I have been of the opinion for some time that the solution to the vast
majority of beekeeping problems can be presented in the form of a flow chart
much like we use in designing computer software. Such a chart would be of
great benefit especially to beginners. If what James wrote could be set out
in the form of a flow chart, it would be much easier to read. But the
problem is, the time it takes to research and set out all possible branches
in the decision tree.

There are many products now on the market which can greatly assist in
putting such a chart together. Visio comes to mind immediately. But the
essential ingredient, in my opinion, is a beekeeper with the beekeeping
skills and experience, together with a logical mind to identify and chart
all possibilities. Has anybody done any work in this direction?

Sincerely

Tom Barrett
49 South Park, Foxrock
Dublin 18
Ireland
Tel + 353 1 289 5269
Fax + 353 1 289 9940