Phone Call

I was in search of canning supplies yesterday. It's one of the things I'd really like to do now that I have a few more hours in my day. I was able to find jars on Criagslist, but was still in need of a steamer. There is a great (and pretty big) organic food store that opened by REI, so I thought I'd try them first.

Me: Hi! I'm calling to see if you have any steamers for canning?
Girl: You want to steam and go tanning?
Me: No, I have a lot of berries, and I'd like to make jam, but I need a steamer to can it.
Girl: No, we don't have those. But have you tried Michael's next door?
Me: No, I haven't. But I think they are more crafts.
Girl: I don't know, they have a lot of really neat stuff in there.
Me: Alright, thanks for your help.
Girl: What about Walmart. They have EVERYTHING. You should really try Walmart.

And so I did. And in fact that was my initial inkling. But I had really hoped I could support someone a little more local. And seriously, when does the organic market make Walmart their first (or second) recommendation?

But, true to suspicion, Walmart did come through. And I am now ready to can.