Yes, Bill, I just cannot explain why it is so, my enthusiasm for work in this particular field. A lot has to do with being outdoors, and it does have a very positive impact on my fitness and strength.

Pollination plays such a crucial role in plant food production. I understand that the fruit set on the cherry orchards on mainland Australia is not very good at all this season, and some of it may have to do with rain right when the flowers are in full bloom. And the bees, being good union guys, won't work in the rain. We've had a very wet season down here, but the bee activity seems to have been right on target for the Black Devil orchard where I work. Bruny Island is somewhat drier that even on the other side of the Channel. So it all looks good, even much better than some other local orchards, according to our visiting agronomist.

Pix of the property and those million-dollar views: