I am so sorry to hear about how inhuman people can be, and that you had to suffer that at such close quarters. I'm glad that you've found some measure of happiness in your house (is that photo of your home at the top of the page?), and in your financial success. I wish you happiness in the way you've hoped and dreamed. In the meantime, I hope your bees like your new (2003) home!! I hear happy bees make a happy beekeeper... (well, that's what the bees tell me here). Best, SD