On Mon, 28 Jan 2008 17:15:18 -0500, margaret suran
> wrote:

>Here, in New York City, there are many such stores and a bone as you are looking for costs a couple of
>dollars. Actually, they are not really offered for sale, you have to
>ask whether they have one or will save one for you.

Your post makes me think fondly of Francie in A Tree Grows in Brooklyn
asking for the "end of a tongue for a nickel."

I believe Honeybaked Ham and Heavenly Ham type shops sell their bones,
as well.

Tara