blake murphy wrote:
> 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

Now that you mention it, that's true, isn't it?

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Jean B.