While driving to work today, I got to thinking about my comment concerning Peter Borst's contribution to the research done at Cornell concerning screen bottom boards. From conservations with Nick Calderone, I was aware that Peter was very much involved on a day to day basis. I think it was probably unfortunate that I used the term "grunt work", as it might imply that Peter just followed orders rather than being part of a team effort on this and other projects. What I was trying to say is that Peter knew what he was talking about as he was very much involved...even though nothing has been published. I did not mean to give the impression that Peter is not a valuable member of the group doing honeybee research at Cornell. Nick has spoken highly of Peter's contributions. Thankfully, among my mail this morning was the following from a Bee-L member: "Thank you VERY much for your post on screened bootoms boards yesterday to the bee list. It answered several questions I have as well as demonstrated wisdom and diplomacy that I can only dream of. Its great to know there are people like you on the list!" Despite my faux pas... Lloyd Lloyd Spear, Owner of Ross Rounds, manufacturer of comb honey equipment for beekeepers and Sundance pollen traps. http://www.rossrounds.com [log in to unmask]