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The living person I would choose to be for a week, now that is a tough question. It is a tough for me because I have a passion for beekeeping , and several people come to my mind, to name a few; Dr. Keith Delaplane, Michael Bush, Rob Overton, David Miksa, Marla Spivak (are you surprised I listed a woman), Dee Lusby (another woman), David Cushman... I could write a long list of folks, and yes they are all beekeepers, beekeeping "Giants" to be specific. The question posed,however; is "Which living person, (that is singular as opposed to plural), I would choose to be for a week." I'm still going to "bend the rules" a little, cause I've always been "the rebel's son", and choose two. That being said I guess it would have to be...Dr. Jamie Ellis - Assistant Professor of Entomology at the University of Florida, and Jerry Hayes -Apiary Inspection Assistant Chief for the state of Florida’s Department of Agriculture & Consumer Services Bureau of Plant & Apiary Inspection. Go Gators!!!
First I would choose, Dr. Jamie Ellis. Dr. Jamie Ellis has given much to and for Beekeeping. His research and published papers regarding apis mellifera is extraordinary! I would love to bee able to pick his brain, and use his wealth of knowledge in my own hobby beekeeping practices. I know I would be a better beekeeper for it, and I know my bees would benefit from it.
The second person I would choose to be for a week, would be Jerry Hayes. For more than 20+ years,Jerry Hayes has provided beekeeping and beekeepers an innumerable amount of sound practical information and advise. His contribution to the American Bee Journal, "The Classroom" is a testament to that contribution, along with many articles authored by him. To be inside his mind and walk in his shoes for a week, would no doubt leave me with a vast amount of beekeeping knowledge. I recently read an article on the internet entitled "Explore being an Apiarist (Beekeeper)", website source: http://wwww.careerzing.com/prof_apiarist.html, I'm uncertain when it was published and I can not find the author"s/writer's name, but the article can be found at the above link by CareerZing.com. When asked, "What advice would you offer to students making a career choice or on work life itself?" His answer was, "If you can get up in the morning and 80% of the time say to yourself that this will not be too bad and maybe even be enjoyable then you are okay. This comes from having a passion for what you do. If you have this, are committed, smart and honest then you can do anything. The next part is the hardest, which is enduring to the end. This is where most people give up, fall apart and lose their smile. I have a quote from Einstein on my desk; 'You have to learn the rules of the game and then you have to play better than anyone else'." I am rather fond of that answer and quote. That is an insightful answer, and words that I am going to attempt to live by. I would urge anyone reading this post, to strive to do the same.
Thank you Jerry Hayes and Dr. Jamie Ellis for all the hard work you two gentleman have given to Beekeeping!!
Good night and Happy Beekeeping!
Santiago Wallace
Wallace Family Apiary
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Follow below link to listen to my beekeeping associate, as he was updating me on the progress of a trap-out that we did last season.
 

A boot, cause I love wearing them.  I've got a pair of timberland boots that I wear when I'm working the bees, that are perfect!
Santiago Wallace
Wallace Family Apiary
www.wallacefamilyapiary.wordpress.com