> I have always dealt in fact and to that I have stood. I
> will not put up with ramblings about either myself nor the
> Tucson lab nor anyone else for that matter. To this end
> even Bob H. on this list I would defend or even Allen D. if
> need be from this sort of recent posting.

Thanks for setting us straight Dee.  I think the writer was trying to say
nice things about you and your tireless work, but perhaps he misunderstood
some details.  I'm glad you clarified some of the points about yourself and
your operation.

As for the rant against the bee lab:  I doubt a few sweeping statements from
one BEE-L contributor will affect our opinions much, but perhaps they will
make us consider what Tucson has done, is doing --  and can do.  I think
that most BEE-L readers have a lot of respect for the lab and have been
concerned by their recent status.

I think many of us suspect that Tucson's biggest problem has been lack of
support -- or worse -- hindrance from the bee industry.  As for Tucson being
a 'rest home', that statement seems pretty general and not aimed at any one
individual in the lab, so no one need take offence.  I doubt any personal
slight was intended.

I wonder how many people actually know what the lab has done lately?  I
think the best way to lay such talk to rest would be to list Tucson's
accomplishments over the past few years.

Anyone?

allen
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