>A Master Beekeeper - Bees put food on my table., my kids through college and pay the mortgage. If you're that good, you're a Master. If you still have a day job, like I do, you're not there yet. Well said Kim! Of course it is not absolutely necessary to demonstrate qualification by earning a living with bees, but the hard reality of beekeeping as a business quickly separates those who have mastered the craft and business from those who don't * * * Respectfully, disagree. I have known plenty of beekeepers who showed a fat profit while being real hacks at beekeeping. At the same time, I know many excellent beekeepers who do it as a sideline. In fact, diversification in any field is one of the best ways to survive. Really, the whole thing is a bit like a beauty show. Who cares? To thine own self be true. P *********************************************** The BEE-L mailing list is powered by L-Soft's renowned LISTSERV(R) list management software. For more information, go to: http://www.lsoft.com/LISTSERV-powered.html