This morning we ventured out to the Petco in Sherman, TX, pick up some essentials such as dog food, cat food, kitty litter, cat treats… Do you see a trend here? We also went to Walmart to pick up a few more groceries. I was shocked when I saw Bridget carrying a package of TP. I didn’t ask how many people she had to fight off to get it. Actually, the store wasn't sold out of everything like the place I went to last week and there were a lot of signs limiting the number of any item you were permitted to purchase. It seemed like most (but not all) people were following the rules. I did not see a single heavily loaded grocery cart. Bridget did encounter a senior trying to run off with a bunch of TP. Apparently, he didn’t get far. Some things were still in short supply such as chicken, cold cuts, dry beans, rice, paper products, and some cleaning supplies. I did find just about everything on my list.
We forgot a few things and the Dollar General store down the street had them in stock. Even though it’s 87°F outside, I thought it would be a good idea to make a batch of brownies in the convection-microwave. Really going to test out that A/C today. I don’t think it’s shut itself off in the last couple of hours.
Well, at least it’s not raining. And look at all the propane we’re not using… Fairbanks has gotten a lot of snow over the last couple of days.
Hopefully the supply chains are recovering and the panic hoarders have no money left....I've seen stores rationing items, but things do seem to be getting a bit better at the stores.
ReplyDeleteBTW, I've lost all ability to withstand cold temperatures now....and to think I used to make fun of Arizonan's who put on sweaters in weather that would have Coloradoans still wearing shorts. Sigh.
Once people stop hoarding things should improve. I don’t know how long it’s going to take to recover as some people must have several years worth of TP...
DeleteBTW, I’ve noticed that as well regarding the cold weather...
DeleteWe haven't seen toilet paper in weeks. Just ordered groceries via Instacart for delivery and have TP on the list. We'll see...
ReplyDeleteWish I would have read this sooner. I would have ordered some of that brownie mix!
There was a picture of the TP aisle in Fairbanks. What was highlighted was the large package was tagged at $22!
DeleteThe brownies were good. But, alas, already gone.
It's a bit nuts here too. TP is just starting to show up in quantities even the hoarders can't deal with, but forget about buying flour or any kind of sanitizers. Just goes to show there are enough stupid people around to make life miserable for the rest of us. And it doesn't take many.
ReplyDeleteThe last of the snow is on the ground here now; another couple of weeks and we should be clear. So I guess it's time to tune up the little Kawasaki as that's what will go on the road first.
Take care.
The way some people behave is ridiculous. Thankfully, it seems to be the minority. At least around here. I'm happy to not deal with snow…
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