With the passing of Andy we have lost one of the best of BeeL's contributors. I joined this list 4 years ago this week. One of the first posts I read was story from the "guy calling himself the Old Drone". It was a long post telling about his early fights, on behalf of beekeeping, with California legislators. He went on to say how he met and became friends with then governor, and later to be President Reagan. I remember printing that story down and giving it to my wife to read. In the years that followed I always enjoyed Andy's posts. I wrote to him on a number of occasions either to ask a question or comment on something he said. He always had a great reply and I told him if I ever got out there I would love to meet him and maybe buy him lunch. He thought that would be fun but the 3000 mile trip never happened and I really regret it. I will sure miss his wit and knowledge and just the way he put things. In closing I want to say one thing. Andy offered much to this list, much more than even he would admit, but we also have a number of other contributors, who maybe don't have the flair that Andy had, but regularly share good information that help us all become better beekeepers. Folks like Allen, Aaron, Dave, Jerry, George, LLoyd, Trevor, Roy...., well, you (and everyone else) know who you are. I want to thank all of you for giving what you give to make this all possible. I am sure Andy agrees with me on this one. Ron Bogansky Kutztown, PA