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03-24-2020 06:07 PM
I bought a few things, but I didn't hoard a bunch of stuff. I have more than enough corned beef that I cooked, sliced and froze for sandwiches or just a slice on a plate. I also have asparagus and Brussels Sprouts that I am going to cook and freeze. At Costco, I bought two things of muffins that they had on sale, and I froze one of those cartons as well. I bought extra bread, milk, etc. I'm due to venture out tomorrow after 7 days confined. I won't buy a ton of stuff then either. I don't see the need to go completely overboard.
03-24-2020 06:12 PM
I haven't stocked up because it hasn't been possible. There are outages and limits on every item it makes sense to buy in bulk, like paper products and things like soup.
I will purchase the store's limit on those items if I so choose, and will not be shamed by people who make other choices. Please do not do that; it's not constructive. I live alone, so I have only the three cats and myself to provision. But I have 4 factors that put me in the higher-risk category if I do get the virus. Given the burden I could be on the system, with no one to help me, it is in both my interest and the interest of the community for me to minimize my trips to the store. That means getting what I need when I can find it and not stinting on the amounts I buy, up to the legal limit.
There is one thing we can count on in this situation, and that is uncertainty. When we find that thing on our lists and buy it, we have done something that helps ease some of the anxiety, gives us a sense of control. I think that's what a lot of the buying has been about, and relatively little for resale/gouging. I'm not advocating overbuying. I'm not buying anything I don't need and won't use. For example, if I see hand sanitizer on the shelf, I'll walk by, because I don't trust it and don't use it. I already have a big bottle I'll never use. OTOH, I use Dawn dish detergent every day, in the kitchen and in the laundry. It's been out, too, and that I'll get if I see it, even though I still have most of a medium bottle left.
We do NOT know when this will end, when the supply chain will be restored, how much worse it will get, how much our liberties may be curtailed to short-circuit the transmission, etc. If we are not acknowledging that reality and taking responsibility for our futures to the extent we can, we're failing the moment. And IMO, that means it makes sense to stock up sensibly.
03-24-2020 06:17 PM
@Ainhisg wrote:Every time a person enters a store, they are possibly exposing themselves to the virus. Unless a person has storage or financial concerns, why would someone not buy at least 2 weeks worth of groceries/sundries to cut their exposure by half if a person normally goes once a week? What part of "Stay home" is not being understood? SMH
@Ainhisg I don't get it either. Why expose yourself unnecessarily if you don't have to?
03-24-2020 06:52 PM
Well said. I also live alone and have for over 25 years. It makes you learn how to function in a lot of different circumstances, and the value of what we learned in the Girl Scouts to always be prepared. That way of thinking has lessened my anxiety both for the short term and may help with whatever the future may hold. Take care, all of you.
@noodleann wrote:I haven't stocked up because it hasn't been possible. There are outages and limits on every item it makes sense to buy in bulk, like paper products and things like soup.
I will purchase the store's limit on those items if I so choose, and will not be shamed by people who make other choices. Please do not do that; it's not constructive. I live alone, so I have only the three cats and myself to provision. But I have 4 factors that put me in the higher-risk category if I do get the virus. Given the burden I could be on the system, with no one to help me, it is in both my interest and the interest of the community for me to minimize my trips to the store. That means getting what I need when I can find it and not stinting on the amounts I buy, up to the legal limit.
There is one thing we can count on in this situation, and that is uncertainty. When we find that thing on our lists and buy it, we have done something that helps ease some of the anxiety, gives us a sense of control. I think that's what a lot of the buying has been about, and relatively little for resale/gouging. I'm not advocating overbuying. I'm not buying anything I don't need and won't use. For example, if I see hand sanitizer on the shelf, I'll walk by, because I don't trust it and don't use it. I already have a big bottle I'll never use. OTOH, I use Dawn dish detergent every day, in the kitchen and in the laundry. It's been out, too, and that I'll get if I see it, even though I still have most of a medium bottle left.
We do NOT know when this will end, when the supply chain will be restored, how much worse it will get, how much our liberties may be curtailed to short-circuit the transmission, etc. If we are not acknowledging that reality and taking responsibility for our futures to the extent we can, we're failing the moment. And IMO, that means it makes sense to stock up sensibly.
03-24-2020 07:20 PM
Hello, ula, I get busy at work and my part of FL does have hurricanes, so I do have a good pantry selection and keep a stock of frozen foods (which I don't really like) on hand.
Since I prefer fresh I am still shopping for produce and fruit on a regular basis. They don't keep that well.
03-24-2020 07:35 PM
No, I am stocked up. Was preparing for summer vacation house and have this place fulfilled for when we return rather than having to do it then. That's for paper, cleaning, beauty products and other personal care.
But I did stock up on food a few weeks ago, when the coronavirus took off in China. I don't have to go to get food for almost 3 months and can live off of freezer and pantry. I am lacking fresh produce now, but I have no desire to go out for anything. Too scared.
I am in a self imposed confinement/quarantine as is my husband who will be driving cross country to avoid plane travel. (Will not need hotels, either.) It will be exactly 14 days of quarantine when he gets here.
I saw my grandson through the living room window today at his house as I dropped off food and paper products. I used a baggie to open the storm door to the porch. They know I'm nuts already about touching things, so it wasn't unusual.
I'm glad I stocked up for their sakes, too.
03-24-2020 07:42 PM
Our City on their website had specifically made clear to Not Flush
Paper Towels, Baby Wipes down the toilet it can really mess up the septic
and sewar systems
@sarahpanda wrote:@CalminHeart I saw on Facebook where someone had taken a roll of paper towels and cut it in half, through the middle and it appeared to look like 2 rolls of toliet paper...That might work in a pinch, as long as it was flimsy paper towels and wouldn't clog up the toliet.
03-24-2020 07:47 PM
I don't stock up like some do with 5 packages of toilet paper, etc.
However, I've always had several of everything.
I live alone in a large house. I'm 73 years old with bad back problems and 2 fake knees.
If I can't get out for some reason (and because I'm independent) I want to know I have whatever "it" is available for me.
This hoarding of toilet paper just amazes me.
Is it just the US that hoards toilet paper? Is it other countries also?
03-24-2020 07:50 PM
My freezer is full.
But it's small, so it's a very limited sort of "stocking up".
03-24-2020 07:52 PM
For many years, I've been over-buying. I think it started with buying at Costco.It's just for me but i always have an over-supply of toilet paper, paper towels,liquid handsoaps, bar soaps, body moisturizers, hand and bath towels. So glad I have everything I need. This morning I ordered 1 pack of Scott toilet paper on Walmart dot com. I bought several jars of Smuckers jam so my order was over $35. - and I'll get free shipping.
A couple weeks ago, I received those beautiful 8 bars of Beekman Soap from the Q - and I gave away 3 bars.
I do need FOOD - so I'll be ordering from Costco in the next few days.
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