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<<<<<<No flame intended, but:
So being a novice, I should look elsewhere for answers to my
elementary questions? I've always been a "grab the bull by the horns"
type of person. I was hoping to pick up a few pointers here. My
vote would be to encourage anyone interested in bees.>>>>>
I suspected that I might be misunderstood. <<<Look elsewhere.>>> Look
everywhere, books, a good periodical and this bee list by all means. Having
written, lectured and advised on beekeeping for the last fifty years I would
be the last person to discourage anyone. No one would dream of taking up
driving or playing the piano without some preliminary instruction and I feel
that that should apply to beekeeping as well. My advice has always been
"Check it out before you spend a small fortune on bees and equipment. Read,
join an association if possible and try your hand with a local established
beekeeper. Then you can decide if that is what you want."
I started beekeeping in 1930. I consider that I have picked up a fair
amount of knowledge along the way but I am still reading - and learning.
I'm sorry if I upset you and perhaps others. Sid P.
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Sid Pullinger Email : [log in to unmask]
36, Grange Rd Compuserve: [log in to unmask]
Alresford
Hants SO24 9HF
England
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