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That concludes Part 1 of the fish tale and the lynx with the four-foot tail. The fish tale continues at a later date.
Bee-thinkin’
Concerning the article I wrote a couple of weeks ago about the swarm of honeybees, I received a great email from Ann Harman of the Northern Piedmont Beekeepers Association and a certified teacher of beekeeping. Ann writes that the swarm I encountered was gentle because the bees had fed on honey before leaving their hive and therefore felt quite peaceful. (I’m wondering if it works with people.)
Seriously, Ann said they had left their hive and had nothing to defend, and were simply waiting to find a new home. The part of her email that I liked best was that she said the drones, the made bees, are very important to the colony. They are responsible for the morale of the colony. A colony without drones is a colony that does not function very well. I just knew those lazy males were good for something.
She also said that the queen lays 1,200 to 1,500 eggs a day, not 3,000 to 4,000. Thanks, Ann.
Saying goodbye to
Rev. Shorb
And finally, don’t forget to join the community on Sunday at 10 a.m. at the Flint Hill Methodist Church for Rev. Shorb’s final service. Following the service, there will be a pot luck dinner at the Sperryville Fire Hall. Please join us as we pay tribute to Merlin and Joy Shorb and wish them the very best in a well-deserved retirement.
Until next time, stay well, and keep fresh line on your fishing pole.
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