Jerry:
> For any of you whose bees have not had CCD, its just luck.


I read the above and the rest of what you said and thought it very 
reasonable. We have been having bee dieoffs recorded for at least a hundred 
years now.
I feel very fortunate that in the N Alabama region that we have missed this 
scourge.I do not wish it on anybody.
I was raised on a farm and appreciate farmers and those who make their 
living from agriculture.My kneejerk reactions against  some things like GM 
crops has softened as I have observed at  least some short term benefits to 
the wildlife and bees.
Having said that hopefully to soften the blow against the accusation of 
being anti migratory, I do feel that the following question should be at 
least faced(maybe it already has):

Are the overwhelming majority of bee dieoffs occurring in migratory 
operations or along  migratory routes?

If the answer is definitely no, I think this would go a long way in clearing 
those who make their living from migratory beekeeping.Nobody should have to 
prove their innocence, I just think this would be a practical means of 
clearing up some misunderstanding-shedding light on this matter..
Jerry i read your posts as with several others on this list with an open ear 
because I have gleaned some real nuggets there, thank you for all your work.

John Horton
N Alabama

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