Dee Randall wrote:
>
> I wish. I've not had abalone since the late 70's, fresh from a fishing boat
> as I recall and once or twice in a San Diego restaurant. I wonder, is it
> even available in the U.S.?
> Dee Dee

Abalone is (was?) pretty often served in Chinese feasts. Dried ones may
be available from Chinatown stores that sell dried seafood delicacies.