James R Hartney wrote:
>
> After monitoring the Bee-List for a few weeks and much negotiating with my
> wife, I've decided to go ahead and order a starter kit and give this
> beekeeping thing a go. My wife is convinced that I'll be killed by a swarm of
> killer bees so I made sure my insurance was current for her!
>
> I live in Northern calif about 20 miles north of SFRAN in a rural
> unincorporated area. We have 1/2 acre creekside, and I've located an isolated
> area near the creek away from the house -- an area much frequented by deer,
> skunks, and racoons, but no bears.
>
> Thanks,  Jim Hartney
>               Martinez, CA
 
I'm jealous