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(Geoffrey S. Mendelson) wrote:


> jars from the Salvation Army and other thrift stores. They also get
> them from the glass recycling centers as people drop them off, before
> anyone else gets to them.


Now THERE's an idea I never thought of, Geoffrey! Hah! thanks.

> You have to be careful to get real canning jars, and to make sure they
> are perfect. If they have cracks or chips they should not be used for
> canning.
>
> Geoff.

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