with all the flowers around the house you would think that you would see honeybees, sadly to say there has not been one bee to bee seen. i am worried that if it was not for us bk's there would bee even less. this morning i set out a bucket full of comb with honey on, you know the kind you would put in a wax melter, well came home tonight to find not one bee or any other flying critter to be found on that. last year i can honestly say that there were honeybees on the flowers, this year sad to say not any. where are we going if this continues? just letting off a little steam, a famous author on this board, can't remember his name said "welcome to your new addiction" wow this is a very addicting hobby. beekeepers of America and around the world keep up the good work, this newly found hobby is very rewarding and fulfilling. cheers 