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  1. Beyond glorious

    This morning I put Mendelssohn's Hebrides Overture on the car CD player and set off for the Ross of Mull to give a talk on bees. The Scottish Symphony followed, then the Italian, all matching perfectly the passing views. As I drove through the mountains, there was just enough snow to be picturesque without causing any problems on the road. Without wishing to sound like a travel guide, the scenery was beyond glorious; it was stunning!

    The CD came to an end. The player paused for ...
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  2. Still alive

    A sunny day without wind at last. Two colonies and two nucs still alive and flying, though the temperature away from direct sun was only 4 degrees. I suspect they were only doing what my granny used to call 'powdering one's nose', otherwise known as 'taking a comfort break' as there was no sign of any of them on the nearby snowdrops. I think I'll make some more candy tomorrow.
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  3. Trog's Blog

    Just playing to see how this works.

    Today it was calm, sunny and only a light breeze. The temperature in the shade was 4 degrees (c) and my two wee nucs were flying and bringing back pollen.

    Snowdrops have just opened, as have hellebores. Hazel catkins are full of loose pollen which comes out in clouds when you shake a branch, and doubtless gorse is in flower somewhere nearby. It always is.
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