I hope the "To" line doesn't offend those who object to cross-posting. These
are
the lists I subscribe to and I just want to say to you all that at this time
last year year I wrote in my Diary:
 "So I have lots of gear and hardly any bees left, Damn, Damn, Damn"
This year I have a lot more gear, but have lost no colonies (well, fingers
crossed for 2 little hangers on). If I have any sense at all I will have a
good season. My first real harvest beckons...

So thank YOU all. Listowners, Webmasters, Engineers and of course
Answerers. Those of you busy beekeepers, longtime hobbiests,
 experienced beefarmers and dedicated researchers who find the time to reply
to
queries that must often raise a rueful smile as you recall thinking
"I won't do that again". Your work, your pictures and your words are valued,
 THANK YOU.

John Sewell
Starting his 3rd year with 14 colonies in Reading, England.
Oilseed Rape, Field Beans, Heather.
Mixed bees.