Thanks so much Geoff, Mike, Jerry and Peter 
for the wonderful insight into this subject.  

I believe it requires a fair degree of bravery on 
your part to reply to this type of subject, and 
that is very appreciated.  Thanks for sharing 
your insight on the subject, your sincere and 
kind responses helps me gain valuable insight.  

I'm moving on, as many here know how I often 
do,  -to another 'totally different' topic. 
(If you have interest or comment on this subject, 
please start up a new subject title, and I will follow, 
or let it die here.)

A movie 'Pompeii' is due out in theaters in February, 
-this provides an opportunity to research beekeeping 
in Ancient Rome and Greece. 

At this time, I am basically searching for evidence 
to support trade by the Ancient Greeks and Romans 
in varietal honeys, and more evidence supporting
my hypothesis that the ancients knew honey was 
NOT celestial. 

I am also seeking more information on a beehive
which was unearthed at Pompeii.  (NOT interested
in the brass vessels which were misidentified as
beehives, but an actual beehive referenced in
Pompeii artifact lists).   Thanks in Advance!

Best Wishes,
J. Waggel

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