What happened? A pioneer family's tragedy There was nothing to do but walk back to the house. Eric and his wife walked 10 yards, 20 yards, 30. The sky was still pink in the west. …
These bees flying over Sweetwater have collected enough eucalyptus nectar to make about 40 pounds of honey per hive.
Posted May 15, 1997
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