>Fear of being misquoted would be the only reason I could think of?

No, he knows me.  All the Canadians have clammed up tight.

>
> >In my opinion you have saw what I started seeing. Commercial beekeepers
> will
> carefully choose words (and researchers) when asked by you at meetings.
>

Actually, I don't believe that I see that much.  I'm very careful to check
first before I quote anyone, and  don't write about most of what I hear.
 Lots of the biggest commercial beekeepers share information with me,
knowing that I can keep things under my hat.  Still, talking to beekeepers
is like talking to fishermen--half truths come easily.  Outright
fabrications are also common.  Depends a lot on the beekeeper--I've learned
whom I can trust for accurate information.

In any case, it's really good to see you posting Bob!  I was about to write
you to see if you were OK.

What are you hearing about the bee supply for almonds?

-- 
Randy Oliver
Grass Valley, CA
www.ScientificBeekeeping.com

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