No Amish in Austin.
That's a lot of chicks, I hope you like eggs.This year, I achieved a long-cherished dream. I became a mother, to 18 baby chickens. They’re SO cute!!
I’m building a backyard pen this weekend and the babies are just two weeks old today, so they’re still under the warming lamp in the garage.
Point is, I am told that the local stores have had a run on chicks, and now, they’re out of food.
I did find (and buy) a 40-pound bag elsewhere but Tractor Supply said that they cannot keep up with the feed AND the demand for baby chicks.
I’m amazed the manager allowed it!Near Omaha ne, local news ran a story about3 or 4 meat plants shutting down for cleaning.. that was about 5;10 pm, after the news, about 5;30. figured id go to walmart and get another 10 pound roll of hamburger. someone had been there about 5;20, and bought ALL the 5 and 10 pound packages of hamburger, manager said it was over $600.
Need to import some. Better than muzzies.No Amish in Austin.
Amish Amish or are you talking about the Amish youth Amish.... lolNo Amish in Austin.
Location?I was at Aldi's today, a fairly small one. Fruits and veggies were low, no flour, no eggs, frozen food was just about wiped out, no paper goods, hardly any cleaning supplies, dairy getting low (cheeses, etc.-plenty of milk), some meat, good array of bread and canned goods. Prices were holding steady and the meat I got was at a good price for our area. It was busy there today, about 3pm on a Monday. Had to wait in line to get in. Only 19 allowed in store at a time.
Yoots don’t operate stores; they loot them. That kinda narrows it down...Amish Amish or are you talking about the Amish youth Amish.... lol
Makes sense.Yoots don’t operate stores; they loot them. That kinda narrows it down...
We have found with a pantry getting it stocked correctly is just the first step. The second is rotating. Third eating out of it. Yet what had escaped me until the virus was the topping off on a weekly or bi-weekly basis.After eating out of our pantry for 5 weeks, I wanted to try and restock some food items that we have eaten. Not that I was out, but I don't want my pantry to get low on items we eat often. I went to our local Dollar General near Amory, MS.. It was fully stocked with everything, except canned veggies and soups. I still managed to pick up cans of cream of chicken soup. I bought the last 4 cans on the shelf. Everything on my list, they had in stock, so, I feel blessed. I am almost out of potatoes and onions, but I didn't want to take a chance of going into town to Walmart just yet. I'll have to rely on my canned potatoes and Betty Crocker boxed potatoes for now. Lots of rice and pasta, too. Dollar General doesn't carry potatoes and onions.
We wore our masks and gloves, and to our surprise, the two other women in the store shopping wore theirs, too. We also practiced the 6 ft. social distancing. The store had tape on the floors for everyone to follow.
Maybe, in two weeks, I'll feel better about going shopping at Walmart. Sam's is still out of the question for the foreseeable future.
We have found with a pantry getting it stocked correctly is just the first step. The second is rotating. Third eating out of it. Yet what had escaped me until the virus was the topping off on a weekly or bi-weekly basis.
Same for us. The snickers bars lasted a lot longer than expected. Chili not so much....Yep, we stocked our pantry with at least a years supply of food first. Then as we ate out of it, it got rotated on a regular basis. In normal times, we would restock every two weeks so as not to let what we have stored get low. We haven't been able to do that, lately, so I was anxious to get some things restocked after 5 weeks. Another thing I've learned eating solely out of our pantry, is that some food items were used more frequently than others. These are now the items I plan to stock more of, and less of some other food items. I'm seeing this situation as a valuable learning experience, at least for us.
I am finding price increases on a lot of different items online. The latest was on some tuna from Oregon from a cannery I buy from several times a year.
Chewy Has Purina cat chow back in stock after everyone being out of it.
I tried to send some soup to a friend and everyone is out of that Campbells Chunky Soup except for price gougers on ebay.
I have this ominous feeling that we havn't seen the worse of this food and supply thing yet.
I agree with you but lately I feel I'm being greedy rather than prudent.Price increases were a big concern for me, yesterday. They weren't too bad, considering that prices will continue to rise. I say, "get it while you can regardless of the price". It may get priced out of range, or completely not available in the future.
I agree with you but lately I feel I'm being greedy rather than prudent.
Picked up a big bottle of Kirkland brand Vodka at Costco. It's only 40% alcohol but it's better than nothing and will have to do.They are price gouging on ANYTHING with rubbing alcohol in it.
I have seen a pint (16oz) of 70% rubbing alchohol($1.60)reg advertised for $16 and a quart $2.60-$3 )reg for over $20
I can understand your feelings on this. But understand the following:I agree with you but lately I feel I'm being greedy rather than prudent.
Space coast, Florida. Winn Dixie was a joy today, now people are cleaning the shelves of food worse than when this mess started. Still no paper towels, napkins, tissues, and of course toilet tissue. I really wish people would chill with this panic buying. It makes it hard on some folks who are unable to stock up due to lack of room and/or lack of money, etc. Damned inconsiderate.
I'm not speaking about myself but of those who have no family, old, ailing and such.
God will provide, he always does. He expects us to use our common sense and He will do the rest.
WHERE IS THIS STORE.............."A lot of the stores on the coasts have no fresh fruits or vegetables right now".....A lot of the stores on the coasts have no fresh fruits or vegetables right now, all the while produce farmers are letting fruits and vegetables rot in the fields because they no longer have schools, hotels, or restaurants to sell to, someone said it was due to contract issues... so millions will go hungry because of a contract that can no longer be honored.
There is a ton of fresh fruits and vegetables here on the east coast of Florida. We have been eating a nice variety every day. Sam's Club was briefly out of Romaine lettuce but they had lots of Iceberg.WHERE IS THIS STORE.............."A lot of the stores on the coasts have no fresh fruits or vegetables right now".....
HAVE YOU been to all of these stores
or is it a statement pulled out of thin air
This is the 60-90 gap we were talking about in Feb. For the next few months, anything overseas is going to be super expensive. You must decide if you really want it or not.Not groceries, but you need to know.
Last night my son comes and tells me he is in shock because he was pricing new keyboards and mouses on the internet. He said the prices have already shot up A LOT. If you need these things or other electronic gear, better get it now because it's only going to get worse. He asked me why and I said probably China isn't shipping stuff at the moment. Hmmm..........