>I was expecting something beyond what I already knew, but maybe I missed something or maybe his talks were aimed at a naive audience. Yes, BBKA Spring Convention - so all levels of beekeepers present. This is probably why some of these conventions leave a sense of disappiontment - we already know most of what is presented. I have also heard Fries speaking to peers and was very impressed. >A BEE-L sage, now departed reminded us daily, "Opinion is not fact". I suspect many hearing that statement nod, but do not actually comprehend what it means -- or what it implies. True, but opinions and hypotheses honestly put forward may lead to research by those with more time, knowledge and facilities. Best wishes Peter 52.194546N, -1.673618W *********************************************** The BEE-L mailing list is powered by L-Soft's renowned LISTSERV(R) list management software. For more information, go to: http://www.lsoft.com/LISTSERV-powered.html Guidelines for posting to BEE-L can be found at: http://honeybeeworld.com/bee-l/guidelines.htm