Stocking up for the fall/winter

[iris lilies]

So glad the numbers here are stable thanks to responsible leadership and responsible following of the safety recommendations. Our caring leaders are not having to implement life saving lockdowns at this time.

Our caring, responsible leaders in the city have said they do not anticipate immediate lockdowns because numbers here are not climbing. Yet, of course.

But their care and concern hardly impresses me since wanton rioting, arson, shooting, theft, etc in our streets doesn’t exactly keep anyone safe.

pick your poison, I guess.

[Rogar]

I've noticed people seem to be getting lax about social distancing the last few times I've shopped. Mask are mandatory, but there have been times when social distancing is about like it was before the virus issues. My plan is to go back to early morning shopping and sticking up for 2 or 3 weeks instead of one trip a week. Especially through the holidays when the stores will no doubt be more busy. I've not noticed any sort of panic buying, but a few more of the shelves are empty. My brand of rice was out of stock last visit. I have about 15 pounds of flour, which should do for home made bread for a few months at least and have a decent yeast supply. I've arranged for a haircut just before Thanksgiving and the appointment is the first of the day. That should do me until after the first of the year, assuming the state hasn't shut down hair salons by then.

[NewGig]

Made DH home made Italian tomato soup last week, from frozen tomatoes and herbs. It was a hit, no more Progresso here! I deliberately waited until he ate the last can. (I can't eat it.)

I've offered a friend who's husband is retired and she had a stroke the laundry soap I'd bought during the crazy times. I haven't used it. I'm scent sensitive so I would use all the scent free stuff first, and I have a bit extra and a bottle. Why keep something I know will make me sick?

I bought a case of commercial TP in 2019. We're getting low. I was giving TP to almost everyone I know for a while there...

[frugal-one]

Canceled haircuts for next week. The virus numbers here are staggering! Bought a haircutting set earlier and used it once. We didn't look too bad and no one will be seeing us anyways since it is already winter hat weather. Out of fresh fruit but have dried, frozen and canned to last until next shopping excursion.

[ApatheticNoMore]

Ok stocked up on TP, paper towels, and dishwashing detergent. I'm not going to stock up on food, there was never any shortage of food the first time (just maybe the exact thing one planned on).

[Tybee]

Not stocking up this time. We are locking down again. Oh, I take that back, I might buy a couple of bags of coffee. If we get stuck for a long time, I could afford to lose some weight.

[iris lilies]

I don’t plan to do any stocking up. It is what it is and believe me I’m not worried about the populace of St. Louis being adequately fed. Sure somethings may not be available but that’s fine.

[rosarugosa]

Stocking up on wine at Costco this morning so that we don't have to go out again for the holidays. So many baskets stuffed with toilet paper that it was hard not to laugh.

I think stocking up on wine is always prudent!

[happystuff]

I'm still trying to slowly stock up not so much in case of shortages, but in preparation for the continuing price increases. It will/has reached a point where some folks can only afford to buy so much, regardless of the available stock.

[Rogar]

I've not noticed any big price increases in the grocery products that I normally buy, but some modest increases for a few things. What products are you thinking about?

I did notice in my last beer run a sign saying there have been beer shortages in the supply chain. Something to do with aluminum cans. I am stocking up on beer.