Yep...I was mildly surprised the last time I was at our local/regional chain farm and fleet store. They had Tattlers on the shelf. Must figure any port in a storm I guess.
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Yep...I was mildly surprised the last time I was at our local/regional chain farm and fleet store. They had Tattlers on the shelf. Must figure any port in a storm I guess.
packyderms_wife
Neither here nor there.
Get the kirkland brand instead, it's a west coast thing.
Packaging/labeling is the same as what I bought myself quite a few years ago.
So long as the company name on the back is S & S Innovations, Corp, they are the real deal. The counterfeit ones say Tattler Home Products as the company name. The real ones also have the inventors name, Stieg, by the small American flag on the front. The counterfeit ones have the flag, but no name. Those are the only differences in the packaging.
I vacuum seal and freeze nuts -- all varieties. They keep for a decent amount of time.
I have a huge black walnut tree which is (unfortunately for me) absolutely loaded. I'd gladly give every nut away to anyone willing to pick them up and haul them away. The nuts are small so a real pain to deal with cracking and picking out although my late dh used to do so.
I'm planning a shopping run this week depending on whether the temps stay above 90º or not. Not going to subject food products to 90º + temps in the car as I think that would reduce storage quality/time.
I have a huge black walnut tree which is (unfortunately for me) absolutely loaded. I'd gladly give every nut away to anyone willing to pick them up and haul them away. The nuts are small so a real pain to deal with cracking and picking out although my late dh used to do so.
I'm planning a shopping run this week depending on whether the temps stay above 90º or not. Not going to subject food products to 90º + temps in the car as I think that would reduce storage quality/time.
Capt. Eddie
Veteran Member
The Admiral reports that Sam's, Hyvee, and Fareway in Sioux City were all completely out of all types of tostitos. Not alarming, but odd.
packyderms_wife
Neither here nor there.
Not the Tostitos!
Meemur
Voice on the Prairie / FJB!
Was in a Super Target this morning (Urbandale). Lots and lots of holes and totally empty shelves, all over the store, not just groceries. Trucks have been coming in but not a lot of merchandise.
I was just a little shocked. I've seen Walmart this bare before but it's the first time I've seen a Target hit that hard.
I went in after misc. items, including more sun screen and foot powder. My brands haven't been available at Walgreens or CVS. I got what I went for -- the last ones -- and resolved to spend some time this evening going over my bathroom pantry for low stock.
Yes, I can make products from scratch and make substitutions, but certain brands work really well for me. I going to try to at least end the summer with enough to make it into next summer, where possible.
I was just a little shocked. I've seen Walmart this bare before but it's the first time I've seen a Target hit that hard.
I went in after misc. items, including more sun screen and foot powder. My brands haven't been available at Walgreens or CVS. I got what I went for -- the last ones -- and resolved to spend some time this evening going over my bathroom pantry for low stock.
Yes, I can make products from scratch and make substitutions, but certain brands work really well for me. I going to try to at least end the summer with enough to make it into next summer, where possible.
phloydius
Veteran Member
The listing "by and from Amazon" for $4.99 is now gone, and has been replaced "by Keystone Meats from Amazon" (which was not listed there before) for $8.96 for the 14oz with delivery on Sept 20th. The 28oz the same way is now $12.50.
1911user
Veteran Member
On walmart.com I have found something interesting. Using my cell phone, I can see and order 14oz cans of keystone beef, NOT the ground beef, for $4.28 per can. From a desktop computer with the same browser, I can't see the same 14oz can of beef even searching for it.
Even after placing a phone order for it, the order does not show in my walmart account when checked from a desktop computer. It does show up on the same check from my cell phone. It is a real order, I had one delivered this weekend via fedex.
I don't understand the details, but it might be worth a cell phone check if you really want something from walmart online.
On amazon, what is happening is they have a certain amount available and they'll change the listing once it's sold. Sometimes it goes quickly. If you placed the order, the date you saw should be honored. If you go back to place another, they may be now selling from a different shipment and delivered much later.
Even after placing a phone order for it, the order does not show in my walmart account when checked from a desktop computer. It does show up on the same check from my cell phone. It is a real order, I had one delivered this weekend via fedex.
I don't understand the details, but it might be worth a cell phone check if you really want something from walmart online.
On amazon, what is happening is they have a certain amount available and they'll change the listing once it's sold. Sometimes it goes quickly. If you placed the order, the date you saw should be honored. If you go back to place another, they may be now selling from a different shipment and delivered much later.
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I now have 24 cans of Hormel sausage hash. That’s enough to keep me going 12-18 months. Color me happy.
von Koehler
Has No Life - Lives on TB
I kinda, maybe, figured out what Walmart means by "not available for pickup."
The item is getting low in stock so they are reserving it for in-store sales only.
I noticed some of my desired items were being rotated from in stock, out of stock, then not for pickup, then back in stock.
With online pickup orders you are basically watching real time inventory updates.
Even if your desired items are shown in be in stock, there is no guarantee that supplies won't be exhausted. Only until you receive the confirming email that your order is ready for pickup can you be certain. Often selecting the substitute option works in your favor. I have never received an item of lessor value; sometimes they select a more expensive item but charge the same price.
It is only going to get worse.
The item is getting low in stock so they are reserving it for in-store sales only.
I noticed some of my desired items were being rotated from in stock, out of stock, then not for pickup, then back in stock.
With online pickup orders you are basically watching real time inventory updates.
Even if your desired items are shown in be in stock, there is no guarantee that supplies won't be exhausted. Only until you receive the confirming email that your order is ready for pickup can you be certain. Often selecting the substitute option works in your favor. I have never received an item of lessor value; sometimes they select a more expensive item but charge the same price.
It is only going to get worse.
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ainitfunny
Saved, to glorify God.
I have never seen sausage hash. Now I gotta go search for it.
1911user
Veteran Member
EDIT: this is now showing out of stock. It was in stock 10 minutes ago, maybe it'll be available again. This is the harder to find (smaller) 14oz cans.
This is a walmart.com link that might work. Two 14oz cans of Keystone beef chunks for $8.27, limit 12 cans (6 2-packs).
It's in-stock for me at this time. Free shipping with $35 order.
This is a walmart.com link that might work. Two 14oz cans of Keystone beef chunks for $8.27, limit 12 cans (6 2-packs).
It's in-stock for me at this time. Free shipping with $35 order.
packyderms_wife
Neither here nor there.
My local Sam’s club had some huge holes this afternoon, in every department. No limits, yet.
Meemur
Voice on the Prairie / FJB!
I'm told it's the same here, too. I haven't renewed my membership and probably won't this year.
I went to Fleet Farm, S. Ankeny Walgreen's, and the Ankeny Super Target this morning. Lots of holes! Fleet Farm had
5 or 6 aisles of heavy winter clothing -- from last winter! -- that just recently arrived. So I bought a Columbia fleece jacket and a heavy button-down sweatshirt on the hottest day of the year. Hey, 30% off! I think I'm set for winter, now.
But summer clothing? Hardly any. That's okay, I re-fashioned several ill-fitting long-sleeved Walmart blouses into well-fitting sleeveless tops.
The Super Target should be full of back-to-school stuff for the children and college students. Major holes in actual school supplies, bedding (twin bedding for college). So, cotton and plastic are the materials in short supply, and I chatted with one of the managers I know who confirmed that a lot of the merchandise is in the US but still either in containers or on a loading dock somewhere. She was concerned about the low stock of back-to-school items.
In any case, I got everything I went after, plus the winter tops.
If I were a parent who needed to fill one of those school lists, I'd start now and get what I could at the Dollar Tree (Family Dollar, etc), then Aldi, and then Walmart. Prices are sky high, so I'd suggest not waiting until the last minute so there's time to check several stores. As a last resort, check places like Staples. Their supplies are generally expensive enough that there might be items left when Aldi and Walmart (etc) sell out.
ohiohippie
Veteran Member
I stopped at Speedway to buy my monthly 2 cooler mocha coffee Starbucks treat.
The price jumped from 2/5 to 2/5.50.
I won’t pay that even for a once a month indulgence.
I have been camping all over northern ohio.
Dollar Generals shelves look raped.
Hard times are def. here and it’s not even bad yet!
ohiohippie
Veteran Member
Ebay has Kerr’s. I ordered 96.
I don’t can anymore. Got them just in case.
rafter
Since 1999
Me either. I went to Amazon and looked at it and ....heck, I've been making that stuff from scratch for years!! A whole lot cheaper too!
greysage
On The Level
May as well spend the extra .50 and enjoy it while it's still around.
ohiohippie
Veteran Member
Heading to Amish friends tomorrow for a few days.
Why they let a ditzy dingy goofy English old hippie into their lives I’ll never know. lol
I’m blessed they did!
I’d take pics but oh my that is not the old order Amish way.
Meemur
Voice on the Prairie / FJB!
No problem! I understand. I still have relatives in Wooster, OH.
Eat some good food! Bring back some good cheese to store in the freezer if you can.
ohiohippie
Veteran Member
Mothers people from Wooster. Brother lives there now.
Everybody in my travels seem grouchy and stressed. *sad
Tennessee gal
Veteran Member
Another update on Taco Bell. A family member called last week to see if I wanted a couple of Taco Supremes. She brought then in a box the size of a personal pan pizza instead of a bag. They were out of paper sacks.
She was told by a staff member they were closing early, because they were low on supplies .
She was told by a staff member they were closing early, because they were low on supplies .
Roadgeek
Contributing Member
The weekend of August 6th is the tax-free period for school items here in Texas.
When I heat it, I season it with Lawry’s, pepper and sage. Yummy.
Roadgeek
Contributing Member
Stopped at one of our favorite Mexican huts yesterday. My wife wanted a to-go box for two tacos; they wrapped them in aluminum foil because they were out of styrofoam containers.
Huh. Mine still says expected by Jul. 30-Aug 5.
ivantherussian03
Veteran Member
Back to school clothes appear to be in short supply.
ivantherussian03
Veteran Member
Taco Bell dropped double decker supremes from menu…now it is on…that was my go too.COMMENTS from WRSA members at the link,if you want to see another list.
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Open Thread: Supply Chain Issues, Local Food Conditions, And Related Logistics Stuff – Western Rifle Shooters Association
Open Thread: Supply Chain Issues, Local Food Conditions, And Related Logistics Stuff
From a reader:
Just went to the grocery store to top up food preps. Still seeing unexplainable shortages.
Bottled water was largely gone. The soups had decent variety but didn’t seem to be anywhere near fully stocked. Some pastas seemed to be a bit limited as well. Generally, with the exception of water, things weren’t out, but just seemed low to me. And I got the last bit of rice based gluten free pasta that they had so it’s now out as well.
Have at it.
Author Concerned AmericanPosted on July 26, 202136 Comments
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Open Thread: Supply Chain Issues, Local Food Conditions, And Related Logistics Stuff – Western Rifle Shooters Association
Open Thread: Supply Chain Issues, Local Food Conditions, And Related Logistics Stuff
From a reader:
Just went to the grocery store to top up food preps. Still seeing unexplainable shortages.
Bottled water was largely gone. The soups had decent variety but didn’t seem to be anywhere near fully stocked. Some pastas seemed to be a bit limited as well. Generally, with the exception of water, things weren’t out, but just seemed low to me. And I got the last bit of rice based gluten free pasta that they had so it’s now out as well.
Have at it.
Our Pizza Hut was closed yesterday; no shipment. Taco Bell comes on the same truck, but apparently corporate refused to shut down so the poor workers had to tell angry customers that they were out of virtually everything. Truck showed up today. Our little bank was open only part of today & only the drive up because they were down five employees to COVID. There have also been closures due to lack of employees; all fast food here & many other businesses are hiring.
Out of stock now. Darn. Snooze ya lose! (Oops, just noticed your edit.)
phloydius
Veteran Member
That is interesting. Is that expected date for an order you already made? Or, if you were to place an order?
For the order I made. It's already changed a couple of times; Aug 8, & I can't remember what else. I'll believe it when it's at my door!!
I prefer the Hormel roast beef hash, but the sausage is a close second. I usually just get the regular in the small cans because no one else in the house likes hash. Their loss.
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