> when viewed from the viewpoint of a non-commercial or non-perfectionist
> beekeeper, the boxkeeper, the kind of guy/gal that GEORGE loves to
> denigrate as a beeHAVER, or from the viewpoint of someone who
> values the bees as more than just a possession to be exploited.
> Personally, I have been all of those at one time or another, plus
> some kinds not listed (Wouldn't that make a great thread?).

Sometimes one type of beekeeper or another tends to dominate discussion here
on BEE-L, but the fact is that there are many kinds and many purposes for
beekeeping, from hobby to science to making a living or simply ensuring that
the family farm has pollination who lurk and post here.

I'd like to hear from diverse list members why they keep bees, what their
principles are and what their goals are.

In Particular, I'd like to hear from those who read BEE-L and seldom or
never write.

I suspect that this could be interesting.

allen

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