Pretty sure I saw those at tractor supply yesterday. Thought to myself “who would want that weird size”. Hey! An answer from universe.I can't find Friskies cat food in 13 oz cans anywhere. Not in Walmart or Dollar General stores.
ECON Report food and grocery price increases/shortages here - UPDATE, new runs on the stores
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Zahra
Veteran Member
Did my (hopefully) final run to Albertson's & Grocery Outlet in Boise yesterday and everything looked perfectly normal around here (so far). I only went again because Albertson's had chicken thigh family packs for 69 cents/lb so I wanted more to cook up & freeze in advance for the dogs. Picked up 12 packs of diet coke for $1.99 each @ grocery outlet plus a case of Arborio rice to make risotto with & got some other good deals at both places (including candy bars for 49 cents each - yay!). Things may change today since there's been a case mentioned in Oregon though. Folks may begin to wake up. Otherwise I'm all set now except if I need to run stuff over to my daughter's place.
My brother sent me a text msg yesterday afternoon, he was at Costco...absolutely packed with people. They had sold out of TP, water, canned soups, canned veggies, and more. So my brother texted his daughter they went to the Redwood city costco, they were nearly out of TP and Water other items low but not out.
This is for the Silicon Valley California area (south San Fran Bay Area)
This is for the Silicon Valley California area (south San Fran Bay Area)
mzkitty
I give up.
There's 2 Winn-Dixies on 4th St. North. I go to the smaller one nearest the bridge that's just been remodeled. If you really want Spam, they have a huge amount still on the shelves there, all flavors. I picked up a bacon flavored one to try. As I mentioned, nothing is short there. I even got a large hand sanitizer.
Outlaw-16
Contributing Member
Tumwater, Washington, Walmart, stopped by there on Thursday 2/27. Sporting goods was out of 00 buck with the yellow tags for temporarily out of stock. All that was left for 12 gauge was target loads and birdshot, maybe 6 boxes total, the rest of the shelf was bare. Mountain House appeared to be well stocked.
Rolled through hardware/paint, no N95 masks, no respirators at all, 2 boxes of nitrile gloves on the shelf. Same yellow tags on the mask area - temporarily out of stock. Housewares/cleaning supplies, nothing unusual there, still the multi-pack of Lysol and store brand wipes in abundance with overstock on the overhead. Same area, no shortage of TP, paper towels, or paper plates. Some shortages in the plastic utensil area but nothing that points towards people gearing up on that item. Moved through the HABA - Health and Beauty Aids, area, shortage of the bulk container of hand sanitizer, empty space on the shelf where it should be, nothing on the overhead and no tag stating temp out of stock. The travel size section had plenty of the smaller bottles still on the shelf. No shortage in the pharmacy area of OTC meds or the larger bottles of alcohol. No masks at all in this area, didn't even see a space where they might have been. Didn't want to stand in line to ask a pharmacist as this area did have a lot of people waiting to pick up prescriptions.
Nothing unusual in the grocery section regarding beans, spam, large bags of rice and beans, but on the bulk food aisle, this store usually has a nice selection of the #10 cans from Auguson Farms. That area was stripped, 4 cans left, the multi-day packs on the bottom shelf were gone and no tags stating temp out of stock.
Moving next door to Costco, no one there with packed carts, not a lot of people, could have been the time of day, mid-afternoon. Did notice the end cap in the section where the pharmacy area ends and the bread area begins, there had been an end cap of pre-packed emergency kits that was changed out to some kind of lotion/shampoo. Not unusual as they move a lot of stuff around and items disappear when they're no longer carried. Did note the area where you can get the 2-pack of nitrile exam gloves was pretty empty of size large. The other sizes were still there in quantity. Moving through the store, no empty spaces in the food areas, or the paper goods section, lots of TP present. Cleaning supplies had plenty including the 4-pack of Lysol wipes and Kirkland brand as well. No shortages in the pet food area, nothing missing that I could tell from the bottled water area as it looked well stocked. No visual clues they were gearing up for any kind of rush. Nothing staged in the far back area that looked out of place from any other time I've been in there.
Driving up to the West side of Olympia, hit the Grocery Outlet, nothing out of place there, well stocked, no mass pack of sheeple stripping the shelves. The Dollar Store next door was pretty much a ghost town. Some areas on the shelves were empty but it wasn't 'important' items - perfume and some of the body wash was empty. The small aisle they have for hardware was not empty but actually pretty well stocked including overflow stacks along the aisle.
Returning back to Tumwater, hit the Home Depot on the way out of town, signage in the various aisles that carry masks and respirators, limit 10 per customer, shelves were bare except a few of the $30+ 3M masks on the top shelf. It would appear most of the sheeple grabbed the single use dust mask that might be rated for N95 on a good day. No employees in the area to ask if they were getting more. The store wasn't crowded, no other bare shelves that I could see but I didn't go down every single aisle.
Rolled through hardware/paint, no N95 masks, no respirators at all, 2 boxes of nitrile gloves on the shelf. Same yellow tags on the mask area - temporarily out of stock. Housewares/cleaning supplies, nothing unusual there, still the multi-pack of Lysol and store brand wipes in abundance with overstock on the overhead. Same area, no shortage of TP, paper towels, or paper plates. Some shortages in the plastic utensil area but nothing that points towards people gearing up on that item. Moved through the HABA - Health and Beauty Aids, area, shortage of the bulk container of hand sanitizer, empty space on the shelf where it should be, nothing on the overhead and no tag stating temp out of stock. The travel size section had plenty of the smaller bottles still on the shelf. No shortage in the pharmacy area of OTC meds or the larger bottles of alcohol. No masks at all in this area, didn't even see a space where they might have been. Didn't want to stand in line to ask a pharmacist as this area did have a lot of people waiting to pick up prescriptions.
Nothing unusual in the grocery section regarding beans, spam, large bags of rice and beans, but on the bulk food aisle, this store usually has a nice selection of the #10 cans from Auguson Farms. That area was stripped, 4 cans left, the multi-day packs on the bottom shelf were gone and no tags stating temp out of stock.
Moving next door to Costco, no one there with packed carts, not a lot of people, could have been the time of day, mid-afternoon. Did notice the end cap in the section where the pharmacy area ends and the bread area begins, there had been an end cap of pre-packed emergency kits that was changed out to some kind of lotion/shampoo. Not unusual as they move a lot of stuff around and items disappear when they're no longer carried. Did note the area where you can get the 2-pack of nitrile exam gloves was pretty empty of size large. The other sizes were still there in quantity. Moving through the store, no empty spaces in the food areas, or the paper goods section, lots of TP present. Cleaning supplies had plenty including the 4-pack of Lysol wipes and Kirkland brand as well. No shortages in the pet food area, nothing missing that I could tell from the bottled water area as it looked well stocked. No visual clues they were gearing up for any kind of rush. Nothing staged in the far back area that looked out of place from any other time I've been in there.
Driving up to the West side of Olympia, hit the Grocery Outlet, nothing out of place there, well stocked, no mass pack of sheeple stripping the shelves. The Dollar Store next door was pretty much a ghost town. Some areas on the shelves were empty but it wasn't 'important' items - perfume and some of the body wash was empty. The small aisle they have for hardware was not empty but actually pretty well stocked including overflow stacks along the aisle.
Returning back to Tumwater, hit the Home Depot on the way out of town, signage in the various aisles that carry masks and respirators, limit 10 per customer, shelves were bare except a few of the $30+ 3M masks on the top shelf. It would appear most of the sheeple grabbed the single use dust mask that might be rated for N95 on a good day. No employees in the area to ask if they were getting more. The store wasn't crowded, no other bare shelves that I could see but I didn't go down every single aisle.
ambereyes
Veteran Member
Had lunch with a friend today, she went to Del Rio, Texas to shop yesterday. Said everything seemed normal, full shelves, some good sales on meat and she went by lumber yard and picked up 4 boxes of N95 masks and some lumber. She said the store was not busy at all, no waits for checkout.
Macgyver
Has No Life - Lives on TB
Grocery store was rather calm by normal Saturday standards.
No glaring holes in stock. Saw a few. Like one particular brand of rice all the rest of the brands and sizes are stocked.
Alka-Seltzer products for colds are pretty much gone. Grabbed 2 that were left.
Saw a few idiots with carts of water, but nothing else.
Paper goods were fine, grabbed a box of tissues.
Got a few cartons of parmalat to go with my coffee.
No glaring holes in stock. Saw a few. Like one particular brand of rice all the rest of the brands and sizes are stocked.
Alka-Seltzer products for colds are pretty much gone. Grabbed 2 that were left.
Saw a few idiots with carts of water, but nothing else.
Paper goods were fine, grabbed a box of tissues.
Got a few cartons of parmalat to go with my coffee.
CTFIREBATTCHIEF
Veteran Member
Just finished a run with the wife to the local stop and shop.
Clorox items a bit jumbled around on the shelves but still in stock. No issues with TP, cleaning supplies etc. I got the last box of tylonol gel caps that were on the shelves. noticed that the store brand was still in stock. An aside on that last item. the store brand specifically said it was NOT a johnson and johnson product and that it was distributed by some wholesaler. smells of china to me. I didn't see anything specific on the tylanol box that said it was imported so I will go under the assumption that the name brand stuff is manufactured here. Just something to keep in mind
Clorox items a bit jumbled around on the shelves but still in stock. No issues with TP, cleaning supplies etc. I got the last box of tylonol gel caps that were on the shelves. noticed that the store brand was still in stock. An aside on that last item. the store brand specifically said it was NOT a johnson and johnson product and that it was distributed by some wholesaler. smells of china to me. I didn't see anything specific on the tylanol box that said it was imported so I will go under the assumption that the name brand stuff is manufactured here. Just something to keep in mind
straightstreet
Life is better in flip flops
We shopped Dollar general and our small local grocery store today. I didn't notice any unusual prices so basically the same as always. I did notice that Dollar General had plenty of hand sanitizer. That was talked about on some thread here about it being sold out everywhere.
JMG91
Veteran Member
That seems to be how it is in all of Georgia. Georgians don't pay attention to anything--except those up in nothern GA--unless there's a threat of snowflakes. Then, get out of the way.
In all seriousness though, I went to Aldi yesterday, and didn't see anyone getting anything out of the ordinary. I did notice a woman look at me funny when I grabbed four packs of water though. The lines were really long, but it just seemed like the typical payday run for folks.
coalcracker
Veteran Member
Central PA (rural) is waking up to the danger. I was out all morning shopping and seeking food on sale at a number of places, and the stock of obvious items is disappearing. Disinfectants were especially in short supply, yet the bottles that you add to disinfect your wash were still available (Don't people realize the value of having this?). Water, soup, canned meats were all in short supply.
It produced an odd psychological sadness in me. I felt in real time the fright that is now coming upon people. You know, "This is not a drill." Like the feeling I get when watching something like a herd of zebras getting attacked on an African prairie; it is a real pity and yet with an acceptance of the harsh reality of life. Feeling it a lot lately.
It produced an odd psychological sadness in me. I felt in real time the fright that is now coming upon people. You know, "This is not a drill." Like the feeling I get when watching something like a herd of zebras getting attacked on an African prairie; it is a real pity and yet with an acceptance of the harsh reality of life. Feeling it a lot lately.
Dafodil
Veteran Member
wiped out, indeed!
Dafodil
Veteran Member
South of Atlanta Kroger was business as usual. Rice seemed a bit depleted. But,they had water on sale! Bought 3 bottles of wine just in case! BOA was having an ATM replenished on a Sat. i just assumed because of the stock market craziness! CVS was normal. Didn't notice anything low stock. Picked up my Xxidra as normal. Asked the pharmacist if I had any that were close to being due? nope darn it! I need my xarelto filled. My only MUST HAVE Rx! The others are just doc recommended
BS I have 90 days stocked of the rest!
BS I have 90 days stocked of the rest!
Allotrope
Inactive
Went to Sam's (Indiana) and it was busy even for a Saturday. The only real shortage was carts. You had to get one from the parking lot or wait. They were low on TP and paper towels but moving more stock in. I think the real runs on items has not started here yet but people are beginning to think about it.
On a road trip. Stopped in St George, Utah Friday, 2/28
Costco: carts full, most had TP, Lysol, clorox wipes, paper towels, baby wipes, and cases of water (it's a desert), in addition to grocery items. No obvious shortages on shelves.
Walmart: no isopropyl alcohol, no hand sanitizer (clerk said they sold out the day before), lots of out-of-stock generic or walmart brand grocery items. More expensive name brands still available.
Costco: carts full, most had TP, Lysol, clorox wipes, paper towels, baby wipes, and cases of water (it's a desert), in addition to grocery items. No obvious shortages on shelves.
Walmart: no isopropyl alcohol, no hand sanitizer (clerk said they sold out the day before), lots of out-of-stock generic or walmart brand grocery items. More expensive name brands still available.
Allotrope, that's the same feeling I got in St George
Doomer Doug
TB Fanatic
The situation in downtown Portland is now showing clear signs the Sheeple are at least preparing to go critical mass. If anybody knows how to add the Rawhide song that is what I see. The three classes of Sheeple, the majority stupid ones, the ignorant ones and the ones that keep their eyes peeled are aware of the situation, and the smarter ones are now in motion, as are the powers that be.
The list below is in sequence, and ALL OF IT HAPPENED IN THE LAST FOUR HOURS.
One: Rite Aid now has, for the first time ever, a end of isle display of cleaning supplies, like Clorox Bleach, Big Win brand, their own version, disinfectants in those pull out from the jar, and spray cans of Lysol, Clorox etc. Again, YOU can't miss the display when you enter the east side of the store. If you go left, it is right there, and if you go center isle, it is right there, and if you go far right you literally have to walk by it. Yep, THIS IS A HUGE DOT. Now I have shopped in this store for DECADES and I have NEVER seen this kind of display. This whole deal was happened on the second time I went there. The first time I entered the other doorway which allows you to miss it. However, when I was checking out there was a guy next to me buying up $84 dollars worth of Rite Aid Vitamins. They were two for one, and I clearly heard the clerk tell him the total was $42. So, I am standing there and I say, "well somebody is going to be healthy," AND THE GUY ANSWERS ME, I AM CONCERNED ABOUT THE VIRUS AND THIS IS WHY I AM BUYING SO MUCH. I was buying another ten bottles of Iceland one liter glacier water by the way. I came back a little later and bought the last two rite aid bottles of garlic, along with a total of 6 four packs of Scott 1000 sheet toilet paper. The scene at the Target was a little less chaotic, except for all the homeless types trying to buy stuff and just near totally dysfunctional. They will all DIE en mass when the virus truly hits Portland. One more thing is the double fiber muffins had the price raised 20 percent, from $1.99 to $2.39, as in the last 72 hours. The other amazing thing I saw was the UC Davis, female Lacrosse team wandering around Pioneer Square, next to some Chinese female tourists, of which there are still 100's of them wandering around like nothing is out of the ordinary. I tell you the corpses are going to be piled on the carts soon enough.
The powers that be have given the okay for the stores to give the Sheeple a little nudge.
The list below is in sequence, and ALL OF IT HAPPENED IN THE LAST FOUR HOURS.
One: Rite Aid now has, for the first time ever, a end of isle display of cleaning supplies, like Clorox Bleach, Big Win brand, their own version, disinfectants in those pull out from the jar, and spray cans of Lysol, Clorox etc. Again, YOU can't miss the display when you enter the east side of the store. If you go left, it is right there, and if you go center isle, it is right there, and if you go far right you literally have to walk by it. Yep, THIS IS A HUGE DOT. Now I have shopped in this store for DECADES and I have NEVER seen this kind of display. This whole deal was happened on the second time I went there. The first time I entered the other doorway which allows you to miss it. However, when I was checking out there was a guy next to me buying up $84 dollars worth of Rite Aid Vitamins. They were two for one, and I clearly heard the clerk tell him the total was $42. So, I am standing there and I say, "well somebody is going to be healthy," AND THE GUY ANSWERS ME, I AM CONCERNED ABOUT THE VIRUS AND THIS IS WHY I AM BUYING SO MUCH. I was buying another ten bottles of Iceland one liter glacier water by the way. I came back a little later and bought the last two rite aid bottles of garlic, along with a total of 6 four packs of Scott 1000 sheet toilet paper. The scene at the Target was a little less chaotic, except for all the homeless types trying to buy stuff and just near totally dysfunctional. They will all DIE en mass when the virus truly hits Portland. One more thing is the double fiber muffins had the price raised 20 percent, from $1.99 to $2.39, as in the last 72 hours. The other amazing thing I saw was the UC Davis, female Lacrosse team wandering around Pioneer Square, next to some Chinese female tourists, of which there are still 100's of them wandering around like nothing is out of the ordinary. I tell you the corpses are going to be piled on the carts soon enough.
The powers that be have given the okay for the stores to give the Sheeple a little nudge.
AlfaMan
Has No Life - Lives on TB
Actually went to another part of the state and did some shopping. Our favorite seafood restaurant at Pope's Creek, MD was supposed to open for the season today (so I thought-I read the wrong date, DOH!) It was still closed, and We had to get some cushions for the new patio furniture anyway.
So, we went down Hwy 301 to Dahlgren, Va (navy base in the town) to the WalMart. It's relatively new and it's huge!!! And busy. Not packed to the rafters but a goodly number of folks in there. Saw zero empty shelves in the place-even had N95 masks in the hardware section. The pharmacy section did look as though it had been rifled through but employees were busy stocking it back up. We really just went in to get patio chair cushions, but walked out with the masks, the cushions, wife found some single serve tuna and cracker packs for 79 cents, I bought some solar lights for the patio (and for the house if power goes out) to go with the new cushions. We honestly didn't need any additional prep supplies, water but I doubt it will stop flowing, and we can barely walk in the kitchen as it is now. The hall closet is half linens half groceries and coffee.
Did see a few folks with bleach in their buggies; but think it was more in a housecleaning context than a prep context. Saw zero people wearing masks either. The sheeple are probably rattled but not showing it publicly.
So, we went down Hwy 301 to Dahlgren, Va (navy base in the town) to the WalMart. It's relatively new and it's huge!!! And busy. Not packed to the rafters but a goodly number of folks in there. Saw zero empty shelves in the place-even had N95 masks in the hardware section. The pharmacy section did look as though it had been rifled through but employees were busy stocking it back up. We really just went in to get patio chair cushions, but walked out with the masks, the cushions, wife found some single serve tuna and cracker packs for 79 cents, I bought some solar lights for the patio (and for the house if power goes out) to go with the new cushions. We honestly didn't need any additional prep supplies, water but I doubt it will stop flowing, and we can barely walk in the kitchen as it is now. The hall closet is half linens half groceries and coffee.
Did see a few folks with bleach in their buggies; but think it was more in a housecleaning context than a prep context. Saw zero people wearing masks either. The sheeple are probably rattled but not showing it publicly.
Doomer Doug
TB Fanatic
Zero hedge is carrying this story.
www.zerohedge.com
Meanwhile At A Costco In Brooklyn, The Hoarding Begins
by Tyler Durden
Sat, 02/29/2020 - 17:00
The same long lines that we've seen in China, Japan, South Korea, and across the world as people panic buy food and health supplies have started in the US.
On Saturday, the US Surgeon General urged people to "stop buying masks," saying on Twitter that they're not effective in preventing the general public from catching coronavirus.
Despite the CDC telling everyone to calm down, alleged video of long lines pouring out of a Costco store in Brooklyn, New York, surfaced on YouTube Saturday afternoon.
This angle shows hundreds of people lined up outside of the Brooklyn Costco today in the freezing cold for a chance to load up on supplies amid virus fears.
And as we noted earlier today: "The great panic of 2020 is underway" as Americans are now stocking up on supplies as a pandemic could be imminent.
Zerohedge
ZeroHedge - On a long enough timeline, the survival rate for everyone drops to zero
www.zerohedge.com
Meanwhile At A Costco In Brooklyn, The Hoarding Begins
by Tyler Durden
Sat, 02/29/2020 - 17:00
The same long lines that we've seen in China, Japan, South Korea, and across the world as people panic buy food and health supplies have started in the US.
On Saturday, the US Surgeon General urged people to "stop buying masks," saying on Twitter that they're not effective in preventing the general public from catching coronavirus.
Despite the CDC telling everyone to calm down, alleged video of long lines pouring out of a Costco store in Brooklyn, New York, surfaced on YouTube Saturday afternoon.
This angle shows hundreds of people lined up outside of the Brooklyn Costco today in the freezing cold for a chance to load up on supplies amid virus fears.
And as we noted earlier today: "The great panic of 2020 is underway" as Americans are now stocking up on supplies as a pandemic could be imminent.
Doomer Doug
TB Fanatic
Trump you one Trump, alfaman, and two Trump's and one Brooklyn, De Blazio fruitcake! Seriously, if I lived in Brooklyn, and had Deblazio as my Mayor, I would be driving five ton trucks full of stuff out of that Cosco.
mzkitty
I give up.
Coalcracker, Please try not to feel sad. There's nothing you can do but take care of you and yours, and I know you're doing that. So while I won't tell you to cheer up or something else equally as inane, I'll just say I hope the sun keeps shining down on you.
And for Doomer Doug:
Rawhide - Frankie Laine 2:01
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_EjbzCX3enA
Dosadi
Brown Coat
70 30 hamburger is $1.58 a pound at piggly wiggly (noticed it, didn't buy since we have meat in the freezer and storage and dryers and smokers, etc.
bought 5 pounds taters for $2.00 (saving a trip out to the root cellar on the low mtn top where nephew is living to pick up 50 pounds.)
most expensive thing I bought today was went and visited the messican chick who makes real tamalies and also her own guacamole.
I think I bought 6 tamales and a pint of guracamole for $ 3.50 from her.
Not really seeing anything jumping up, but most of our storage is in this time of year and planting in the future.
One emergency hint: Visit the ethnic grocers for beans legumes and rice, etc in bulk and resturant supplies if your getting worried and just don't have prepps.
bought 5 pounds taters for $2.00 (saving a trip out to the root cellar on the low mtn top where nephew is living to pick up 50 pounds.)
most expensive thing I bought today was went and visited the messican chick who makes real tamalies and also her own guacamole.
I think I bought 6 tamales and a pint of guracamole for $ 3.50 from her.
Not really seeing anything jumping up, but most of our storage is in this time of year and planting in the future.
One emergency hint: Visit the ethnic grocers for beans legumes and rice, etc in bulk and resturant supplies if your getting worried and just don't have prepps.
Last winter and this winter I discovered an easy solution to dealing with crowds and the hassle of dragging groceries home during bad weather from the local mega mart which no longer appeals to me.
Solution: At home online food delivery.
I used to look forward to going grocery shopping. Not any more. The crowds blocking the aisles with their 4-5 kids screaming, yelling and running around in circles like maniacs does not appeal to me any longer. The 15 -20 minute checkout lines are a complete waste of time and energy. Spending 15 minutes or more looking for an open handicapped parking spot is getting to be a real drag.
I primarily use online food delivery now for health reasons (breathing issues). I am done with wandering for an hour or two through some mega-mart to fetch my frozen bags of loneliness.
All of the local grocery stores in SE WI now have online delivery. I can spend an hour or so leisurely making a shopping list online for all of the things that I need. It can be delivered in as little as a few hours.
Prices, online, seem to be slightly elevated usually by about 4% - 5%. Even so, canned vegetables at Aldi's are still around $0.55.
Spare yourself exposure to the crowds and use online grocery delivery.
Solution: At home online food delivery.
I used to look forward to going grocery shopping. Not any more. The crowds blocking the aisles with their 4-5 kids screaming, yelling and running around in circles like maniacs does not appeal to me any longer. The 15 -20 minute checkout lines are a complete waste of time and energy. Spending 15 minutes or more looking for an open handicapped parking spot is getting to be a real drag.
I primarily use online food delivery now for health reasons (breathing issues). I am done with wandering for an hour or two through some mega-mart to fetch my frozen bags of loneliness.
All of the local grocery stores in SE WI now have online delivery. I can spend an hour or so leisurely making a shopping list online for all of the things that I need. It can be delivered in as little as a few hours.
Prices, online, seem to be slightly elevated usually by about 4% - 5%. Even so, canned vegetables at Aldi's are still around $0.55.
Spare yourself exposure to the crowds and use online grocery delivery.
mourningdove
Pura Vida in my garden
I am currently vacationing at Hilton Head Island, SC. While at Wally World a few hours ago, I overheard a pharmacy employee tell a customer that they are out of masks, gloves and hand sanitizer.
rafter
Since 1999
I'm going back out in the morning early. Just can't make myself to go on a Saturday. I re-sorted out my kitchen cabinets and added shelves for food in the office. Found a few holes so I can pick them up. At least the cabinets look all nice and sorted and lined up. I'm getting that y2k feeling again!
Great Northwet
Veteran Member
Lot's of interesting responses and really makes me think about some things. I served a lunch to 350 doctors/nurses at Hyatt today. When the news came out about the death from covid 19 at Evergreen hospital in Kirkland they were all talking about it. I spoke with several of them in one really nice conversation. They said the same as everything we hear-wash your hands all the time. Be careful what you touch. Stay 6 ft. away from someone who is coughing/sneezing. Just the same stuff that we hear in the press.
There was a split about whether surgical masks are useful. some yes, some no.
Anyway I went to Ballard(suburb of Seattle to the north) to a brand new Target store to get TP, which I have heard is running low in some places. They had everything +, but decided to look around for holes in the shelves. I couldn't find a single hole until I got to rice. Plenty of rice except basmati-completely cleaned out and that's the only rice I will eat now. I'll try again tomorrow at a Fred Meyer.
There was a split about whether surgical masks are useful. some yes, some no.
Anyway I went to Ballard(suburb of Seattle to the north) to a brand new Target store to get TP, which I have heard is running low in some places. They had everything +, but decided to look around for holes in the shelves. I couldn't find a single hole until I got to rice. Plenty of rice except basmati-completely cleaned out and that's the only rice I will eat now. I'll try again tomorrow at a Fred Meyer.
John Deere Girl
Veteran Member
We went to Kroger tonight and everything was well stocked, no holes anywhere.
wilecoyote
Contributing Member
I went to the local Walmart here in south central KY this afternoon. The place was packed you would have thought it was a couple days before Christmas. I was only after a few items, hand sanitizer, lightbulbs, and onions. The hand sanitizer was wiped out along with most of the hand soap, I happened to find a bottle behind some of the hand soap. I cut around the edge of the store trying to avoid most of the crowds and went thru the pet section. Three bays of where they keep the dry dog food was empty and the other areas was really low. When I got to the hardware section the light bulbs had been picked over especially the “daylight” section. I was able to find one big pack up on the top shelf. Which made me start looking around as I continued to the other side of the store. The upper shelves where they put the extra stock were fairly empty. On the grocery side the water isle was mostly cleaned out, the TP isle looked like a war zone, what little left was scattered. Sugar and flour was low, but there was plenty of rice and dried beans.
When things are in short supply,and you are grabbing large lots because you didn't plan ahead IT IS hoarding.When you have laid in a good supply in times of peace and plenty,it is not hoarding.In my mind there is a real difference.
Babs
Veteran Member
Our local grocery in my town, also North Idaho had huge gaps in the bulk food isle.
Loretta Van Riet
Trying to hang out with the cool kids.
My local Walmart grocery delivery service rocks! And once you have placed an order it's so easy to select items for your next delivery by just clicking your favorites link.
The few times they had to make a substitution was very much in MY favor. Also...you can order non-food items, too, for the same delivery. So it saved me a separate trip to the hardware store!
Doomer Doug
TB Fanatic
MizKitty, I think I will rename the Rawhide song, "the Sheeple song." I am essentially done now, after having spent the last six weeks shopping every day for prep. And yeah, I stood behind this four hundred pound guy on one of those electric wheelchairs, knowing he was dead, as were most of the people I come into contact on a daily basis, because they are fundamentallh UNHEALTHY and the virus will exploit that and kill them. It will do the same thing in South Africa with the AIDS infected, and all the diseased old people, with COPD, etc The economic impact may kill them all by itself.
Mary Contrary
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Sorry, but i couldn't find where to put a new post. I went to Walmart too Saturday nite with my friend. She was clueless and didn't seem to care when i pointed out a lot of empty shelves. She's a total sheep. As we walked thro the clothing area i saw that Jewelry, make up, and fancy socks had a fair amount of empty spaces. Also silky nitegowns. We got to the food section. A fair amount of empty spaces too like all the steak was gone and some hamburger, frozen chicken thighs, regular eggs a lot missing and also organic eggs lots missing, bacon missing, frozen mashed potatoes only a few left. Lots of empty space where the bread is. We didn't go down all the isles so i did not look, but a week ago a lot of empty spaces like soups, paper towels, ramon noodles, gatorade, pasta, sugar, flour, water bottles, lots of empty spaces, but can't remember more. I went up to a worker tonite and asked him how come so much empty spaces? He said it was the weekend. I said, but you get deliveries on mon wed fri. He said something about doing "remodeling". I said, but for the past two weeks youve had empty spaces. He didn't know what to say. I don't believe him. I've never seen Walmart so empty before and i shop there once or twice a week. It's the Batavia store in NY.
Mary Contrary
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I went to harbor freight and totally out of n95 masks with the valve. Lots of the cheap dust masks, and lots of boxes of gloves, but were 7 and 12 dollars a box, and two wks ago i got a box for 5$ on sale. Dollar Tree has been out of surgical masks for 2 wks. now.
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