I enjoyed dinner the other evening with my friend Bill Mares. Bill occasionally contributes to BEE-L and is working on a book to bring the plight of the honeybee to public attention. During the course of conversation Bill asked me if I could name an attribute common to most beekeepers. I must admit I was stumped! I replied that one of the things that amazes me about beekeeping is how it attracts people from all walks of life: butchers, bakers, candle stick makers, doctors, lawyers, indian chiefs, and obviously, beekeepers. But I was not able to pick a common thread. Perhaps it's the love of nature or the desire to walk on the wild side or some such thing, but I had not an answer. Opinions? Aaron Morris - I think, therefore I bee!