Hi Bill

 > Which, to a very large extent, defines proper beekeeping. You manage
 > the problems. I find it difficult to wrap my arms around "leave them
 > alone" beekeeping since no successful beekeeper does so. We all manage
 > our local problems.

I am not suggesting leaving them alone, I am merely saying that those 
problems that can be solved, should be solved, rather than skirted around.

Nor am I making comparisons between weather, if conditions are harsh... 
Look for a bee that can respond to such conditions by shutting down, or 
if conditions are harsher still, then look for a bee that can shut down 
even further.


Regards & Best 73s, Dave Cushman, G8MZY
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