I wouldn't feel right if I didn't "weigh in" and publicly state my feelings
about Andy's passing.  He was one of my beekeeping mentors who answered
questions and encouraged me, a retired beekeeper named Andy Nachbaur (a.k.a.
the OLd Drone), from Los Banos, California.  He left the world a better place
for having passed through it.  I feel a great loss at his passing and will miss
his wit, wisdom, warmth, and encouragement.  He was one of those "kindred
spirits" that you like a lot, even though you have never had the opportunity to
meet them personally.  I had hoped to meet him some day, but never had the
chance before he died.  I did send him some personal email over the past year
or so telling him how much I appreciated his posts and asking him some specific
questions, which he graciously answered.  I am a better beekeeper and a better
person because of him, even though he may not have known it.  I miss you, Andy,
and look forward to finally meeting you when I pass on where you have gone
before.  ttul Andy, and thanks for everything.
 
Layne Westover
College Station, Texas, U.S.A.
 
p.s. I particularly enjoyed the thought-provoking we he misspelled words in
ways that were humorous but the meaning was clear.  What a talent!  He always
kept me guessing as to whether it was intentional or a mistake, but it was
always enjoyable.