Perhaps the most beautiful state in America is the Beehive State, aka Utah. I’ve visited Utah many times, but there are still plenty of places left for me to explore!
Utah is called the beehive state because the beehive is known as a symbol of hard work and industry. The beehive has been associated with Utah state symbolism for a long time. Beehives can be seen in Utah imagery as early as 1848 when early state leadership hoped to select a symbol that would bring out the best in their people and represent the values they wanted to foster in their community. (source: thornservices.com)
I don’t listen to the radio, Ro. Was it about how much money they make? Considering what we have paid out on Ollie over the years, most Vets should be wealthy.
Basically the majority of UK vets are owned by about six huge companies and the fact that most pet owners feel that have to be insured means that vets can charge what they like as the insurers pay the bill. Subsequently insurance fees rise to the extent that some pet owners choose to put their animals down because they cannot afford either the insurance or the vet the fees.
Apparently in Europe insurance is used far less and vet costs are lower.
Very true. We used to use the only independent vet in a wide area, and that was 12 miles away. One company (The Grove Vets) owns all the others in a large radius, as well as many more in Lincolnshire and Cambridgeshire. I have a friend in Poland who has 2 dogs, and his vet fees are one tenth of what they cost here.
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I also love the bees, but humblebees and all the other flying objects too. 🙂 xx Michael
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I am not very fond of wasps and hornets, Michael!
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Okay, you got me, Pete! 🙂 But i am so lucky, and they are regularely staying far away from me. Maybe they are no avid smokers. Lol xx Michael
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And let’s not forget that they are essential for pollinating!
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Very true, Pit.
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Were it not for bees, we would all starve to death! Love the Bees!!!
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We really need those tiny creatures, and more should be done to save them.
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Absolutely so!!!
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Yes, thank you, bees!
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Let’s hope it’s not too late to save them, Jennie. The numbers are falling here every year, by staggering amounts.
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I hope so. We are very bee conscious, here, even teaching young children how important they are.
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That sums it up succinctly. Yes, thank you bees and not just for the honey, but all the pollination that keeps us in food. Warmest regards, Ed
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I really hope it is not too late to save them.
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Yes, we do what we can, but the real problem is the large commercial farms and industrial pollutants. Warmest regards, Ed
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Perhaps the most beautiful state in America is the Beehive State, aka Utah. I’ve visited Utah many times, but there are still plenty of places left for me to explore!
Utah is called the beehive state because the beehive is known as a symbol of hard work and industry. The beehive has been associated with Utah state symbolism for a long time. Beehives can be seen in Utah imagery as early as 1848 when early state leadership hoped to select a symbol that would bring out the best in their people and represent the values they wanted to foster in their community. (source: thornservices.com)
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I think that’s a great symbol for a state, David. Thanks for adding that information.
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Bees have a very important job to do. The honey is a bonus!
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Exactly right, Liz.
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I went on a bee keeping course once, fascinatin. Later we had a bee swarm in our garden, I phoned the experts for that!
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My cousin keeps bees as a hobby in Heybridge, Essex. She makes her own delicious honey too.
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BEE-ing grateful!
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Nicely done, Annette!
Best wishes, Pete. x
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I am always happy to see bees in my garden and try to grow flowers that appeal to them.
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Bees are one of the very few insects I actually enjoy seeing.
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They deserve so much better, Pete. Thanks for the reminder.
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I hope it’s not too late for the bees, Olga.
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Thank you bees indeed! So hardworking all their super short life 🐝
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And we rely on them more than they could ever know.
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Shared on Twitter for you, Pete.
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Thanks, Stevie. Bees are the only insects I really like to see in our garden. (And some butterflies)
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They pollinate our plum tree. Some years we have a glut of plums, but other years less.
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Busy little B….., isn’t he.
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Yes, and sadly endangered now.
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I agree….thank you bees….there is no better sweet than honey. chuq
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And the pollination is essential for us too, chuq.
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Definitely Bees are essential chuq
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Imagine that. Bees are our friends.🥰
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They are indeed, Arlene.
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we could not do without them for so many reasons
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Exactly that, Beth.
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🐝 Love seeing them on my flowers.
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They are nice to watch, and harmless if left alone. The perfect insect.
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Talking of bees leads me on to Veterinary Surgeons . . did you hear the article on them during the TODAY programme on BBC4 this morning?
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I don’t listen to the radio, Ro. Was it about how much money they make? Considering what we have paid out on Ollie over the years, most Vets should be wealthy.
Best wishes, Pete.
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Basically the majority of UK vets are owned by about six huge companies and the fact that most pet owners feel that have to be insured means that vets can charge what they like as the insurers pay the bill. Subsequently insurance fees rise to the extent that some pet owners choose to put their animals down because they cannot afford either the insurance or the vet the fees.
Apparently in Europe insurance is used far less and vet costs are lower.
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Very true. We used to use the only independent vet in a wide area, and that was 12 miles away. One company (The Grove Vets) owns all the others in a large radius, as well as many more in Lincolnshire and Cambridgeshire. I have a friend in Poland who has 2 dogs, and his vet fees are one tenth of what they cost here.
Cheers mate, Pete. x
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Bless them, every single one of them, Pete…
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Mankind will come to regret killing them off So short-sighted and uncaring.
Best wishes, Pete.
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They don’t need much, do they? And we do need to take care of them better…
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