allen dick wrote: > Anyhow, I got to thinking... What is the most important idea I learned on > BEE-L? There is no doubt that BEE-L has taught me a lot. Three things but all connected. Bees are better at keeping bees than a lot of beekeepers. Because of that, those same beekeepers are able to corrupt the knowledge base and lead new beekeepers into ultimate failure (until they also fail). So learn from someone who has been around for a long time, is successful, relies on science, and lets you know they do not know everything about bees. (I have my honor roll of beekeepers on this list who fit that. Plus one who is not on the list - Tony Jadczak.) Bill Truesdell Bath, Maine :::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::: -- Visit www.honeybeeworld.com/BEE-L for rules, FAQ and other info --- ::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::