President’s message (April 2022)
The squalls have been sweeping through the neighbourhood, making me nervous for my fledgling hives. Forager bees barely have time to get out the door and explore the immediate surroundings …
President’s message (March 2022)
There is something very calming as one opens and places a package of bees in its new home. Nothing is frantic, rushed or panicked about the process – at least you …
President’s message (February 2022)
There is one advantage to having to quarantine for a few days. I can watch the Olympics without feeling like I should be exercising madly before I do. The bug is sweeping …
President’s message (February 2021)
I am feeling housebound. I feel like I need to drive to the outyards near China Beach and make sure they are still there. Y’know, just in case bears have knocked all …
Iotron trip 2021 preparation
Discussion around the visit to Iotron in 2021.
President’s message (January 2021)
Christmas Day and Boxing Day were highlighted by Zoom calls with the extended family. New Years Eve reached midnight with friends on a Zoom call and my meetings with other board …
President’s message (November 2020)
I have started this update several times and each time found that I had to wait. I had to wait for another U.S. state report on the votes counted. It seemed …
Iotron trip 2020 preparation
Discussion around the visit to Iotron in 2018.
Iotron trip 2019 preparation
Discussion around the visit to Iotron in 2018.
President’s message (April 2018)
If we could talk to the animals, learn their languages Think of all the things we could discuss. If we could walk with the animals, talk with the animals, Grunt …