Lloyd,
Now I really know that I am getting OLD, when I see your SUPERB comments
regarding Sue Cobey's success with New World Carniolans.

Steve Taber persuaded me to switch from Italians to Carniolans 55 years ago,
1948,
to take advantage of their explosive early spring buildup to reap a harvest
from
Maryland's major nectar flow from April 15 to May 31; and Sue Cobey was not
yet
born then.  Hence I used the Hastings line of Carniolans from Don Strachan
(who
just died last month and was younger than me).

When Sue Cobey first produced he NWC line, I was ENTHRALLED; and this young
girl and I became good friends (even though I am 40 years her senior).

In personal conceit, I thought I was Sue's #1 supporter, but after reading
your
praise of NWC and your wonderful analysis of what true "purity " is, I
surrender and
name you as Sue's #1 supporter.

Forgetting NWC bees, isn't Sue, herself, just a WONDERFUL person!

Lloyd, have a fine holiday.  I will be at the ABF meeting in Jacksonville in
January;
and many would be delighted if you came.

George Imirie, retired scientist
Beginning my 72nd consecutive year of beekeeping near Washington, DC
Author of George's PINK PAGES

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