Barbara Belyea wrote: > If I have read the rules of this list correctly, it should be an > "informed discussion of beekeeping issues," not uninformed comments on > > the state of science or other hopelessly general subjects. I would at > least like to see a clear maintained connection between beekeeping and > > any subjects proposed. I, on the other hand, have derived enormous benefit and interest from the latest discussions of the bee mind, etc. and hope they continue. I am always interested in the specific bee issues, too, but they are well-covered in the archives, and I seek the expansion of my knowledge and understanding of bees not just of themselves, but as a touchstone to the universe. I love my bees, not just because of the honey, but because of the way they connect and ground me to my flowers and plants -- and the nice beekeepers out there! And where is Garth, anyway? I miss his neat stories about bee stings and pretty women! Elizabeth Petofi Orange, Virginia, USA