Dee said: > For the time it would take you, you are now too old to > accomplish the task. Better to sell your bees down, > retire, and leave it to the younger generation now coming on. This is an interesting approach! For those who feel that most of the problems in beekeeping can be traced to a bad connection at the handle end of the hive tool, the elimination of experienced beekeepers would either stamp out the last vestiges of prejudice, or it would stamp out the last vestiges of judgment, skill, and experience. jim -- Visit www.honeybeeworld.com/bee-l for rules, FAQ and other info ---