Walt Longmire Posted March 16, 2020 Share Posted March 16, 2020 Got an email that REI is closing. Our local gas utility has also closed the customer lobby. Everything is getting shut down except the hoarding. And if you had been half ass prepared, there'd be not much reason to hoard. You'd already have done that. Years ago 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tadbart Posted March 16, 2020 Share Posted March 16, 2020 (edited) I posted a pic of a bare (and I mean just the bones) toilet paper aisle at my local Walmart. Lemme see if I can add it here. Any of y'all add me if you want. Edited March 16, 2020 by tadbart 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Walt Longmire Posted March 16, 2020 Author Share Posted March 16, 2020 And yet the produce aisle probably looks normal. 2 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tadbart Posted March 16, 2020 Share Posted March 16, 2020 9 minutes ago, Walt Longmire said: And yet the produce aisle probably looks normal. there were avocados aplenty! picked up a few red potatoes. The canned goods aisle was barren. I laid in extra sugar, salt, and other staples the other day. Things may get bleak this week. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zonny Posted March 16, 2020 Share Posted March 16, 2020 9 hours ago, Walt Longmire said: Got an email that REI is closing. Where’s REI? Soldotna? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jmohme Posted March 16, 2020 Share Posted March 16, 2020 (edited) It is not getting stupid. The stupid has been around us all along, it's just being highlighted now. You are right about those of us that have been prepared all along. I originally lived in Illinois and learned that an ice or snow storm can shut down an area for days or even weeks, so have always tried to keep 30 to 90 days of supplies on hand. I escaped that ridiculous liberal land years ago and moved to a less frozen climate, but still always keep a good supply of necessities on hand. It seems to be paying off now! Edited March 16, 2020 by jmohme 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Batesmotel Posted March 16, 2020 Share Posted March 16, 2020 9 hours ago, Walt Longmire said: And yet the produce aisle probably looks normal. Pretty much. I got everything to make my veggie juice. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Walt Longmire Posted March 16, 2020 Author Share Posted March 16, 2020 3 hours ago, Zonny said: Where’s REI? Soldotna? Anchorage 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Walt Longmire Posted March 16, 2020 Author Share Posted March 16, 2020 I need to take my grandson into town today and drop him off for a test. I'll have 2 hours to kill. I think I'll check out a couple stores and see about enlarging my baking supplies. Flour, sugar, baking soda and powder, bisquick, and other such items. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
railfancwb Posted March 16, 2020 Share Posted March 16, 2020 10 hours ago, Walt Longmire said: And yet the produce aisle probably looks normal. From another thread... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
janice6 Posted March 16, 2020 Share Posted March 16, 2020 12 hours ago, Walt Longmire said: And yet the produce aisle probably looks normal. Nobody likes veggies for supper. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zonny Posted March 16, 2020 Share Posted March 16, 2020 2 hours ago, Walt Longmire said: I need to take my grandson into town today and drop him off for a test. I'll have 2 hours to kill. I think I'll check out a couple stores and see about enlarging my baking supplies. Flour, sugar, baking soda and powder, bisquick, and other such items. + yeast. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
windowasher Posted March 16, 2020 Share Posted March 16, 2020 But yet, the politicians and gov't employees won't miss any paychecks or benefits 1 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Walt Longmire Posted March 16, 2020 Author Share Posted March 16, 2020 4 hours ago, Zonny said: + yeast. Yeast was on my list. I already have all that stuff, but thought I would supplement. Well one trip through the Safeway parking lot was all I needed to convince me to keep going. What a zoo. In Anchorage all bars and restaurants are closed other than take out. We went to DMV. I didn't go in Jesse did, and came right back out. They take your number and text you when it's your turn to come in. 1 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zonny Posted March 17, 2020 Share Posted March 17, 2020 Are there cases up there now? I was hoping there wouldn’t be and I’d escape to up there. My July trip better not be cancelled. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Walt Longmire Posted March 17, 2020 Author Share Posted March 17, 2020 One confirmed case and some other suspected cases. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PPQer Posted March 17, 2020 Share Posted March 17, 2020 I don't think it's stupid to close businesses or cancel events if they are non essential. I don't think we really know just how bad, or not, C-19 is, and until more is known, it is probably a good move. The numbers out of Italy are concerning, but I read that the death rate might be because they use fever reducers. Until the medical community understands the best way to treat the illness, it might be better to be safe than sorry. I've noticed over the last few years, prep food is becoming more popular and is sold at Costco and Wal-Mart. I'm wondering if this situation will make more people aware of the need to be prepared, so after this settles down, there may be a bigger demand for prep foods. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
railfancwb Posted March 17, 2020 Share Posted March 17, 2020 Went to my local Walmart today for some cat food and cat treats and lemonade and snacks. Got another box of trash sacks, but otherwise stayed out of that area. Got everything I went for with little trouble Saw a young woman carrying a couple large packages of paper something... toilet paper, towels... Her face had an “I just won...” look. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
janice6 Posted March 17, 2020 Share Posted March 17, 2020 16 minutes ago, PPQer said: I don't think it's stupid to close businesses or cancel events if they are non essential. I don't think we really know just how bad, or not, C-19 is, and until more is known, it is probably a good move. The numbers out of Italy are concerning, but I read that the death rate might be because they use fever reducers. Until the medical community understands the best way to treat the illness, it might be better to be safe than sorry. I've noticed over the last few years, prep food is becoming more popular and is sold at Costco and Wal-Mart. I'm wondering if this situation will make more people aware of the need to be prepared, so after this settles down, there may be a bigger demand for prep foods. This is true, but only until the next "shiny" thing is found, then onto some new panic. I beginning to believe that to understand the general public you have to look to squirrels for understanding. 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
railfancwb Posted March 17, 2020 Share Posted March 17, 2020 1 minute ago, janice6 said: This is true, but only until the next "shiny" thing is found, then onto some new panic. I beginning to believe that to understand the general public you have to look to squirrels for understanding. Particularly that part of squirrel behavior which makes them run back and forth on the road until finally the car hits them. 2 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Walt Longmire Posted March 17, 2020 Author Share Posted March 17, 2020 28 minutes ago, janice6 said: This is true, but only until the next "shiny" thing is found, then onto some new panic. I beginning to believe that to understand the general public you have to look to squirrels for understanding. Nope. Squirrels are prepared. The only conclusion I can come to with the hoarding, is that most people only have a few days of supplies on hand. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Historian Posted March 17, 2020 Share Posted March 17, 2020 49 minutes ago, Walt Longmire said: Nope. Squirrels are prepared. The only conclusion I can come to with the hoarding, is that most people only have a few days of supplies on hand. Most people make a three trips a week to to the grocer/ 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Walt Longmire Posted March 17, 2020 Author Share Posted March 17, 2020 35 minutes ago, Historian said: Most people make a three trips a week to to the grocer/ Not me. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tadbart Posted March 17, 2020 Share Posted March 17, 2020 1 hour ago, Historian said: Most people make a three trips a week to to the grocer/ I have more of my favorite mustard, than the grocery store that sells it to me. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Historian Posted March 17, 2020 Share Posted March 17, 2020 45 minutes ago, Walt Longmire said: Not me. Most people.don't open the door to their grocery store and find Its the size of their state. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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