Brit.theBee. That is a sad thing and I feel how you are feeling. Sorry to hear of this thing. Don't give up though, keep on keepin' bees. You are still doing a good job, like Gunny said, it is not your fault, it is the bees that left. Get more bees next year and try again. Maybe you will have something good come of this, like comb ready for the next season that will surely come, the same as tomorrow will come. Have a wonderful day, have a great life, enjoy your road trips, that is cool. Cindi