Jubilee on Earth
Veteran Member
Yeah, we have a female cat that we need to get fixed. Her appointment is late February. Bizarre!
xtreme_right
Veteran Member
Store shelves full of only camping chairs
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oops
Veteran Member
Sis finally heard about her Jeep...shoulda been a nova...cause it’s a no go...had to give her a deal on a different Jeep...they had no way to repair it ...including the manufacturer...soooo...when she pointed out that was her WINTER requirement for work...and imperative for her getting to work...they decided that keeping her happy was worth what they came up with...she’s drove jeeps for well over 20 yrs...n keeps them traded in religiously...now to see if this one has the same problem...hope not cause she was ready to blow when they came up with this work around for her...lol...at least she isn’t mad at me this time...heh
Capt. Eddie
Veteran Member
Admiral and kids went to Sioux City today to get new basketball shoes for our son (size 12). There were no basketball shoes to be found. They tried every sporting goods store in town. Not only no size 12s, none. Fortunately he found some he liked online and got them ordered, hopefully they fit right. I order my Ariats online because they all fit the same, but I refuse to order any style I haven't tried on online.
Cyclonemom
Veteran Member
We are all severely backed up. Everybody went out and bought pets during COVID, oftentimes several. Vets are so backed up, overworked, and stressed out, it will only get worse before it gets better.
What I really fear is when the economy makes a nose dive, and all those "comfort" pets get dumped and/or neglected.
rob0126
Veteran Member
Heads up from a local auto parts perspective.
Parts availability is gradually getting worse.
Particularly, quality front end suspension components and specific oil weights.
Some parts are on national back order (unobtainable).
Im not saying our shelves are emptying but it seems to be headed that way.
Just today, a mechanic came in today and said he couldnt get a specific steering component for a particular 2006 vehicle, anywhere (not even online).
He was frustrated.
I would suggest buttoning up car and truck repairs, and maybe grab a few oil changes worth of oil and filters.
Parts availability is gradually getting worse.
Particularly, quality front end suspension components and specific oil weights.
Some parts are on national back order (unobtainable).
Im not saying our shelves are emptying but it seems to be headed that way.
Just today, a mechanic came in today and said he couldnt get a specific steering component for a particular 2006 vehicle, anywhere (not even online).
He was frustrated.
I would suggest buttoning up car and truck repairs, and maybe grab a few oil changes worth of oil and filters.
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Shooter
Veteran Member
Tractor supply still have 5 gallon buckets of motor oil, I bought 3 today.
and dont get picky with oil, oil is oil, might be a few different additives, but any will work in your motor,
My grandpa told me during the depression, they would sell jars of drain oil,
as a mechanic. Ive worked on cars with over 50,000 miles on the oil, owner had just kept on adding more when they need it .
and dont get picky with oil, oil is oil, might be a few different additives, but any will work in your motor,
My grandpa told me during the depression, they would sell jars of drain oil,
as a mechanic. Ive worked on cars with over 50,000 miles on the oil, owner had just kept on adding more when they need it .
Shoes in large or unusual sizes. The shoe racks are half empty these days, no matter what shoe store you go into.
I wear 13 EEE
I wear 13 EEE
Carhartt, Key, or any of the other better brands of work pants.
psychgirl
Has No Life - Lives on TB
Today, from just nosing around locally for Christmas odds n ends;
Women’s socks, all kinds.
Christmas tree lights, all sizes, color/clear.
Paper goods of all kinds. Including wrapping paper and festive bags.
Soft drinks. All kinds, but mostly (!!) Diet Coke. -it’s just gone in the two liter size. Oh, oops, that should go on the food thread sorry.
Either people swooped on early this year or there’s just not much to choose from. It feels really strange seeing these empty items all gone in THIS town.
You’d have to live here to understand what I mean.
There’s more but I’ll have to think about it I’m tired, lol
Women’s socks, all kinds.
Christmas tree lights, all sizes, color/clear.
Paper goods of all kinds. Including wrapping paper and festive bags.
Soft drinks. All kinds, but mostly (!!) Diet Coke. -it’s just gone in the two liter size. Oh, oops, that should go on the food thread sorry.
Either people swooped on early this year or there’s just not much to choose from. It feels really strange seeing these empty items all gone in THIS town.
You’d have to live here to understand what I mean.
There’s more but I’ll have to think about it I’m tired, lol
Limner
Deceased
Not that this counts for much in the grand scheme of things.....but I do Bible journaling, and planner decorating. It's relaxing. But I've not been happy with clumsy glues, or glue sticks that didn't work. So I saw a video using a brand called Barely Art glue, I went online to find a bottle. Great reviews, precision tips, no paper wrinkling. Put one in my Amazon cart two days ago, figured one bottle would last me a long time. Payday is this week, so no biggie. But as of this afternoon, there is no Barely Art brand glue to be had on Amazon. None.
Color me sad.
Color me sad.
school marm
Veteran Member
Wow, that's such a commonly used antibiotic. No pharmacy should ever run out of it.
No prepper should, either.
No prepper should, either.
blackguard
Veteran Member
Had the opportunity to speak with a buddy of mine today who owns a heat/air service. He's like minded so we compare notes when we can. I asked him what the supply situation was for his company. Told me that it is bad, months and months of back orders for numerous parts. Contracts being cancelled due to price increases and lack of equipment. The local plumbing and electrical supply house is basically empty and unable to get more to restock. It's definitely impacting his business. Wanted to pass that along.
coloradohermit
Veteran Member
Here's where I've gotten cephalexin
Fish Antibiotics & Medicine - Lambert Vet Supply
www.lambertvetsupply.com
West
Senior
Was going to post the same. Some vary common HVAC ductwork is not available, it's just not there.
Since I can fabricate my own duct work, I'll be okay, if I can find paying customers.
2nd generation in this trade, it's never been this bad, since early 1960s that we know of.
phloydius
Veteran Member
Thought I'd mention. I bought several spare pairs of shoes back when we first started talking about the shoe shortage here on TB2k (back in May 2021 I believe). In October, the pair I was wearing was damaged and needed to be replaced, so I have been watching Amazon (& Academy, Walmart, etc.) to buy my size (a EEEE size), but the style/brand of shoe that I like has been out of stock since then. I just noticed that Amazon had "3" in stock, so I grabbed 2 of them (oddly cheaper than they were when I bought them in May). I did have the "alert me" set on the shoes but I did NOT get notified.
Keep watching for the items you need!
school marm
Veteran Member
Due to the urea shortage, I believe supplies of other fertilizers will be affected, including what's sold for home gardens. So even though we are deep into winter here (snow on the ground, soil is frozen, nobody will think about working in gardens until March), I check out the gardening section at HD during my weekly shopping run. I've been able to score some phenomenal deals. Last month I got four bags of water-conserving crystal polymers (can't remember exactly what it's called) for $1 each, 90% off. Yesterday I bought 22 quarts of fish fertilizer (not something I normally use) again at 90% off, for $1 each. So it might be worth your while to check out the garden department even at this time of year. I'm also wondering if due to problems in the supply chain, some products will be discontinued. Then the stores discount them to get ready to put other products in their place.
Had to run to a Walmart yesterday evening in a Baltimore- suburb. (I hate that place) I didn't walk the whole store, but I was
rather surprised at how much they actually had. Some areas were really low on stock, like undershirts. And like discussed lately - shoes. Not many shoes/work boots, unless you wear a size 9 (tons of those for some reason). But overall they at least had stuff on the shelves.
rather surprised at how much they actually had. Some areas were really low on stock, like undershirts. And like discussed lately - shoes. Not many shoes/work boots, unless you wear a size 9 (tons of those for some reason). But overall they at least had stuff on the shelves.
Maryh
Veteran Member
Cousin just bought a house in North Carolina by the beach and hired a painter. Sherwin Williams didn't have their paint and gave them the name of several other brands they recommend. They are having the whole inside painted and crown molding installed. They are hoping the painter can get the paint and finish before mid Feb. They aren't sure that will happen.
skwentnaflyer
Veteran Member
Just now seeing this, but you can buy the shots at the farm store and administer them yourself. A vet has to do rabies, but you can take care of distemper/parvo.
Yes, and if you get a new outside dog that hasn't been vaccinated, parvo (at least) really shouldn't be put off... it's too contagious, too deadly, and it lives in the soil for a *long* time.
Summerthyme
Meant to put on my previous post... but forgot...
I have a relative in northeast Ohio that raises beef cattle, mostly for family. They raise them, asks around who wants 1/2 a cow, 1/4, etc. Then takes it to a local processor (small, family-owned) who butchers it, wraps it, etc. Then you go pick it up and pay the processor directly. I had let them know at the beginning of this Covid mess, that they needed to put some reservations waaaay in advance because of supply chain issues would be creeping in, they could always cancel, etc. They listened and did for various time this year. They let us know that a couple of those were coming up this spring ('22) and wanted to know who was "in".
While on the phone with the meat packer, she figured she would make a couple more reservations. THE NEXT AVAILABLE RESERVATIONS ARE NOT UNTIL 2023 !! The processor is apparently having one heck of a time keeping people employed because they get burned out and "can't handle the stress". (that was their quote but didn't elaborate) They made the appointments even that far out, but said they might have to change the way they raise their cows now. (not exactly sure what that means)
I have a relative in northeast Ohio that raises beef cattle, mostly for family. They raise them, asks around who wants 1/2 a cow, 1/4, etc. Then takes it to a local processor (small, family-owned) who butchers it, wraps it, etc. Then you go pick it up and pay the processor directly. I had let them know at the beginning of this Covid mess, that they needed to put some reservations waaaay in advance because of supply chain issues would be creeping in, they could always cancel, etc. They listened and did for various time this year. They let us know that a couple of those were coming up this spring ('22) and wanted to know who was "in".
While on the phone with the meat packer, she figured she would make a couple more reservations. THE NEXT AVAILABLE RESERVATIONS ARE NOT UNTIL 2023 !! The processor is apparently having one heck of a time keeping people employed because they get burned out and "can't handle the stress". (that was their quote but didn't elaborate) They made the appointments even that far out, but said they might have to change the way they raise their cows now. (not exactly sure what that means)
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nomifyle
TB Fanatic
This is not a shortage but a big change in quality. I've bought gold toe crew socks for years and they always held up well. Last month I bought two packages for DH and was folding them yesterday and noticed the difference in quality in the older ones and the new ones. Sad.
God is good all the time
Judy
God is good all the time
Judy
packyderms_wife
Neither here nor there.
They've been that price around here for a few years now.
packyderms_wife
Neither here nor there.
And put the year in the title.
TxGal
Day by day
I can't find the 'other shortages' thread, so I'll just post here.
Feed store run today, cattle protein tubs (25%) jumped from the mid $90s a few months ago to over $120. We don't use them often, just when we run into excessive heat/drought, or in winter with below freezing temps/frozen precip. They do help keeping condition up, we believe. They are used pretty commonly down our way. Fortunately we put a few away for summer when they were cheaper.
Trace mineral salt blocks are running around $8-$9, not long ago they were around $5. Haven't priced hay lately, thankfully our pasture grass is coming in nicely.
HIgher input costs will just increase beef prices going forward. Chicken feed prices are really, really going up quickly. Most I saw at Tractor Supply is over $22 for a 50lb bag. Local feed store is a bit lower, and we prefer to shop there to help keep them in business. The cost of raising/maintaining livestock just keeps going up.
Feed store run today, cattle protein tubs (25%) jumped from the mid $90s a few months ago to over $120. We don't use them often, just when we run into excessive heat/drought, or in winter with below freezing temps/frozen precip. They do help keeping condition up, we believe. They are used pretty commonly down our way. Fortunately we put a few away for summer when they were cheaper.
Trace mineral salt blocks are running around $8-$9, not long ago they were around $5. Haven't priced hay lately, thankfully our pasture grass is coming in nicely.
HIgher input costs will just increase beef prices going forward. Chicken feed prices are really, really going up quickly. Most I saw at Tractor Supply is over $22 for a 50lb bag. Local feed store is a bit lower, and we prefer to shop there to help keep them in business. The cost of raising/maintaining livestock just keeps going up.
1-12020
Senior Member
I haven't done chickens for two years, had to move. My parents wanted to get into it, so I was setting them up. I was shocked at chicken feed.
I was paying like 17.99 for a 50 pound bag ( I think) back then... now it's 24.99 for a 40 pound bag NOT 50 pound bag.
I didn't really buy too much feed then because chickens eat left overs and free ranged during springs summer fall , but I did have it available for them especially during winter.
Was at a local baker today, his previous egg order cost $40, this weeks order $100.
Food as a weapon by design of democrats will cost more. They and their WEF @$$ hat masters want to use affordability to ‘nudge’ to eat what ‘they’ think you should.
Anything food related that stores imho should be bought in bulk because not only will food cost more but as the Brandon foreign policy initiatives continue to screw up the world the next stage will bring something we haven’t experienced in food since WW2, shortages.
The demo’s would luv luv luv to use the shortages to do what demos really like take centralized control and they will likely try to ‘control’ the shortages by using rationing.
The progressive rationing is like the CCP they ration yes for themselves, you get zilch.
Food as a weapon by design of democrats will cost more. They and their WEF @$$ hat masters want to use affordability to ‘nudge’ to eat what ‘they’ think you should.
Anything food related that stores imho should be bought in bulk because not only will food cost more but as the Brandon foreign policy initiatives continue to screw up the world the next stage will bring something we haven’t experienced in food since WW2, shortages.
The demo’s would luv luv luv to use the shortages to do what demos really like take centralized control and they will likely try to ‘control’ the shortages by using rationing.
The progressive rationing is like the CCP they ration yes for themselves, you get zilch.
Zagdid
Veteran Member
Was at the auto parts store getting parts and wanted to pick up some brake pad grease as well (in foil packets usually racked next to cash register). The clerk couldn't find it at his register and all the others. Asked another clerk and he said they were all out. Spoke some more with this guy and he complained that some items were not being resupplied. Mentioned diesel oil. Said its been out of stock for 4 weeks and when they get resupply, its only a gallon or two.
bracketquant
Veteran Member
I put my thumb (it's free) over the end of a hose.
3" x 7 gauge steel flat bar that I use for some things that I make was in the high $20 range last year. Two weeks ago I paid $38.59. I tried to have them quote 100 bars to get a better price yesterday, they said all but one steel mill stopped making it, some BS about no raw materials. New price $78 per bar. The metal now costs over double what I used to sell the finished product for.
bracketquant
Veteran Member
They know that you REALLY WANT that steel, so they bump up the price. Find another middleman. And with the new one, don't give them a hint that you really want that steel.