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Fiber is very important. I use mainly water soluable as a supliment, as I eat oatmeal, almonds, brasica genus produce, etc. as well. I go once per day usually, twice tops. I drink at least a gallon of water per day also, including with 6 tbsp. of fiber total.
Local produce wholesalers are selling for pennies on the dollar what restaurants don't need in parking lots of churches, local municipal farm mkts, etc. Check local town websites.
 
Yes, the local grocery chain here has all types of bread from the bakery in town that supplies most of the area restaurants and has no retail outlet of their own.  It's a better assortment than what they usually offer from their regular vendors. 
 
It's the same everywhere

No hand sanitizers, alcohol, wipes, Lysol, bleach. Frozen veggies were sparse. Absolutely no lunch meat. The deli was open.

The good thing for us is that we buy things at costco that won't go bad, like toilet paper, paper towels, bleach, detergent, etc. We have plenty of that.

There is NO rush hour! What would be slow-moving or bumper to bumper this time of day is like smooth flowing.

I'm sure no one is laughing at the preppers now. Twilight Zone!
 
Just returned!

A short time ago.

Went first to my favorite bakery, as it was "crazy Thursday". Unfortunately, they had sold out of the special, which was a loaf of bread, 4 cupcakes, and a coffee cake - all for $9.00. They still had bread and cupcakes, so got some of those, plus a pecan cinnamon elephant ear. Wanted cinnamon bread, but they were out - told me to call early to reserve some.

My next stop was Gordon Food Service, where I picked up the case of soup I ordered the week before last. Also got some plastic cups. The had some paper towels, but no toilet tissue. Plenty of dispenser towels and napkins, though.

Afterwards I stopped at McAlister's Deli for a sandwich and sweet tea. A few other customers were there, all waiting about 10 or more feet from each other. Got my order and ate it in my vehicle.

Next was Target, where I got a few things such as Allegra, and an Easter card for a friend. Avoided going down an aisle if someone else was in it. No PT, TP or bottled water.

My last stop was the gas station, and I filled my tank for $1.66/gal.

Traffic was actually heavier than I had expected.

I probably won't go out again for several days. Today we had heavy rain, but I hope the sun will come out soon. Everyone should feel better when they can be outside in warm sunshine.
 
I went to the Kosher Grocer this afternoon. Calm, full of stuff and nice people, both staff and customers. I got into a discussion with a lady while I was picking out macaroons. She loved them when younger, but does not like cocomut now. She shared my love for Peter Paul Mounds bars when we were both younger. It never occurred to me that we were maybe a little too close to each other while talking. Oh Well. It was a very pleasant experience. The only thing I did not find was sunflower seeds. They are not in good supply on Amazon, either and dealers who used to offer them on Prime with free shipping are not doing so now.
 
Was at Target today:

Most Items in stock except fresh meat, canned goods, dishwashing detergent(no problem as I just ordered a case of Cascade fryer boil out) and pasta. Guy stocking said they were restocking as trucks could get there. Did not look at the paper goods aisle as I do not need any. Bought Paper towels and toilet paper at Costco 3 weeks ago before the whole world went off the rails.
People WAKE THE F&CK UP Hoarding 6 years of food does not stop COVID-19 One month is the most you need! Quit F&cking it up for the rest of us.
WK78
 
Economic impact;

could be severe. Hope not. As for a Govt. rescue check, I doubt we'll get one, and if we do, won't cash it unless we absolutely need it, or our kids do. It won't be tax free, and nobody is buying my vote with their pied piper wartime savior, scare the flock rhetoric. At least now has no option but to try acting like a proper leader without deflection.
Either there can be bailouts again, or allow the economy to reset via deflation.
Ceo's and top executives should have to take compensation, and bonus concessions before workers. They should not be allowed to scoop up shares at devalued amounts wether in the corporate names, or personally either.
 
I went to a 7/11 today and found they had the usual amount of toilet paper and paper towels.

Re: #24 Kosher Grocer

I read an article on the NY Daily News website (routed there from New York 1) about how Asian grocers are better stocked than mainstream supermarkets. The link is below. I have an H Mart (Korean chain) nearby. I might check them out if I need anything. Also on the same website I saw a headline about how neighbourhood stores in the Bronx have full shelves while big box stores have empty ones. I looked for the article to post here but couldn't find it, sorry.

So maybe small neighborhood stores catering to a specific demographic group might provide a better shopping experience?

OTOH, it might not be a good idea to go to a grocer catering to your OWN ethnicity. I used to live near Brach's Glatt on Main Street in Kew Garden Hills and did a good bit of shopping there. If I ate now like I did back then I'd double my weight and have cholesterol through the roof! But, man.... they had the BEST! Chicken liver, rye bread that you could use for a door stop, leben ... and don't get me started on their baked goods!

https://www.ny1.com/nyc/all-borough...-stores-not-short-on-supplies--just-customers
 
Well So Much For Social Distancing

I’m appalled at what I’m witnessing on our local news showing hoards of people flocking to beaches, parks and stores, most much closer than 6 feet apart.  But a story in todays newspaper really takes the cake.  There are several accounts of entire families going on shopping outings, especially with small children, wandering the aisles aimlessly, touching everything in sight, because the kids don’t like being cooped up, WTH!   

 

These fools are endangering all of us.  The closure of schools and keeping everyone at home, and away from the workplace wasn’t meant to be a GD vacation, it was meant to protect the health of everyone.  Clearly American’s refuse to practice good common sense.  Only ONE person from each household should be venturing out on a shopping expedition, and only when absolutely necessary, and get in and out ASAP.  One Home Depot employee was quoted as saying that the store is filled with people and families just browsing around as if there was nothing to worry about, no real need to be there for something essential that may have broke down!

 

We have a premium local grocery store that I only shop at for incidentals due to their higher prices that is opening daily from 6am to 7am for seniors only.  For the duration of this crisis I think that I’m just going to limit our shopping to this store.  

 

And I hope that our local officials are going to begin sternly warning these families that their recreational outings to the store are against the law during the COVID-19 crisis.  For crying out loud people wake up!

 

I also hope that Target and Amazon will begin to get their collective acts together and start making online ordering and shipping of essentials something that we can depend upon during the pandemic, it makes the most sense of all.  I’m more than willing to wait a few days for my items to arrive to avoid going to the store right now.  But when I check online nothings available due to high demand!  

 

I’m suffering from the worst sprained leg in my life right now, trying to take care of it at home to avoid taking medical staff away from people that may be seriously ill, and to avoid any potential exposure to COVID-19 so  when I see this blatant disregard for public safety it pisses me off.

 

Eddie
 
hoards of people flocking to beaches, parks These fools

Actually, a beach or park is one the healthiest place to be.

Solar UV rays and fresh air are powerful anti-microbials.
Plus, the sun exposure increases Vitamin D levels which boosts the immune system. Thats why viruses go away in the spring and summer.

In fact, during the 1918 Spanish flu Boston set up outdoor field hospitals which increased recovery times .
 
I have an idea that may curtail people from violating the shelter in place orders by taking the family on unnecessary shopping expeditions, ect.  If they are issued a citation, send that info to the Feds, and no economic stimulus check for you!  

 

After all, the only reason for having everyone out of school and work was to protect the public health.  If you choose to violate this order and jeopardize your fellow citizens, then you must be prepared to pay the price for your reckless behavior.

 

That may get peoples attention.  But then again, law enforcement already has their hands full, especially since they are now emptying the jails to prevent the spread of COVID-19 among the incarcerated.   Just another damned if you do and damned if you don’t situation.

 

Eddie
 
Yes, parks and beaches are healthy places to be, out in the sunshine, just keep at least 6 feet of distance to protect everyone.  Thats not too much to ask and easily accomplished.

 

Everyone, use your heads and stay safe, this is going to last for months and the sooner we all alter our behaviors, the better off we will all be for it.

 

Eddie
 
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Huh?

How was she allowed to do this?!

I was recently sent a video via WhatsApp where the cashier in a drugstore threatened to call the police on some woman who wanted to buy a full shopping cart of toilet paper. She eventually left getting none. Same happened to a man who wanted to buy 100 lbs. of flour.

Then there's also this sign put up by a supermarket owner that made the news. It reminds people to be responsible and lists the new price of toilet paper at that store. 1 package = regular price. 2 packages = 5 Euros extra. 3 and more packages = 10 Euros extra each. The extra money made was donated to fight Corona.

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Two things:

 

1)  That Dollar Tree should be reported. 

2)  The license plates on both vehicles should have been reported to the police.  People are getting arrested for this sort of thing.

 

OK, three things, because I will absolutely judge this trash pulp book by its cover:

 

3) Why am I not surprised that this happened in Florida?  This cracker bitch is even wearing the official Trumpist uniform, so her political leanings were already a dead give-away.

 
 
Solar UV rays and fresh air are powerful anti-microbials.

Remember there's a difference between anti-microbial and anti-viral.

Stores here are hit and miss. Some have 90% of their pasta gone while others have at least 50% present. Same with the bread aisles. The only thing universally missing unless you catch them at just the right time is TP, hand sanitizer and sanitizing wipes.

If people would just get a clue.... stop panic shopping for a week, let the stores even out, then go back to buying normal quantities.

And keep those brats home! I've passed an elementary school baseball field and town soccer field several times in the past week, while they're closed, and there are groups using them. Yes, I called them in and the popo evacuated them. UGH!!!

Best of luck to all,

Chuck (heading out to wash my hands!)
 

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