-- Peter Borst <[log in to unmask]> wrote: Well, there are pros and cons. But let me ask you, would you take your car to get it inspected by someone who buys and sells used cars? >>>mmm, i think a better analogy would be, "would you take your car to get it inspected by someone who is not allowed to own a car?" ...keeping bees is not the same thing as selling hives and equipment. i wouldn't trust a vet to treat my dog if he/she didn't have a dog...and i wouldn't trust the advice of a bee inspector that doesn't keep bees. deknow -- Visit www.honeybeeworld.com/bee-l for rules, FAQ and other info ---