Went out to check the bees today.  Fourteen of fourteen are alive and they
seem extraordinarily strong.  So many bees that I couldn't see into the
frames to evaluate stores and so much snow covering the stands I couldn't
heft them.  It was warm and they were in a great mood.  Everybody got a
week's supply of sugar whether they need it or not. They've been raising
lots of brood and there are lots of new bees.  I'll have to keep a close
watch on them until maple bloom.  Next week they get sugar and pollen
substitute.

Bill Morong