On Wed, 29 Jul 2009 11:03:11 -0400, Jean B. wrote:

> blake murphy wrote:
>> On Tue, 28 Jul 2009 09:04:15 -0400, Jean B. wrote:
>>
>>> bulka wrote:
>>>> On Jul 25, 7:31 pm, "Jean B." > wrote:
>>> Those canned things, even if not home-canned, are still pretty
>>> minor compared to what we have now. That BBQ sauce, though...
>>>
>>> You know, if you want to continue with this, you can find Algren's
>>> completed write-up. Also Pat Willard wrote a book based on the
>>> same archives. I got both through inter-library loan and then
>>> decided to buy them.
>>
>> the inter-library loan system is one of the coolest things ever. it's
>> amazing the things they can get for you.
>>
>> your pal,
>> blake
>
> Yes, and if the first level doesn't have what you want, you (or at
> least I) can expand the search. And if that fails, the librarians
> have other resources.

the thought strikes me that the librarians i've known - unlike say, tech
assistance guys or retail people - never throw up their hands say 'sorry, i
can't help you.' a dogged bunch for sure.

your pal,
blake