Beekeeping is the art of
>looking after your bees  ie trying to ensure that they are healthy and
>happy.  It has nothing to do with whether YOU get stung or whether YOU are
>happy or unhappy.  Many so called beekeepers today are actually honey
>farmers who care very little about there bees, only how much honey/profit
>they make at the end of the year!


Harry, thank you for coming to my defense.  I don't know whether I am a
keeper or a haver, since I keep only one hive and that one is only for
hobby, personal-use honey and beeswax candles.  The one hive has lucky done
very well for the past 3 years.  I DO wear gloves and can not foresee a time
when I won't.  It's just my nature to be cautious.  I was wrong in stating
that we never get stung though.  One of my sons did step on a bee while
barefoot 2 years ago.  No ill effects though.

I wish Good Fortune to all Beekeeper, AND Bee-Havers.  And hopefully all
Bee-Havers will eventually progress to being caring Beekeepers.  Linda