In article >, "Anny
Middon" > wrote:

> "Melba's Jammin'" > wrote in message
> ...
> > My beloved granddaughter would say this: "I so 'cited."
> >
> > Here are my 20 canning entries in this year's Minnesota State Fair
> > and how they fared at the fair:
>
> Woo-hoo, Barb!! I'm so 'cited for you! Not only terrific (and
> envy-inspiring) results in terms of individual ribbons, but the
> Alltrista Food Preservation award, two Ball & Kerr Best awards, and
> three Gedney Best awards!!!!!! WOW!!!!!
>
> If you have the time and the inclination, I really think you should
> start teaching jam and pickle classes as you mentioned some time ago.
> People with your skills are a national treasure in what is sadly a
> declining artform, and I think you should if possible share your
> knowledge with your community.

> Okay, I'm getting off my soapbox now.

> Anny

Oh, Anny, bless your heart. I actually have thought about teaching some
classes. My local community ed coordinator has been after me for years
to teach something else I do and it's just never appealed to me. This
does.
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-Barb, <www.jamlady.eboard.com> An update on 8/22/04; check the Fairs Fare tab.