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IrishEyes

(3,275 posts)
Wed Mar 18, 2020, 10:31 AM Mar 2020

I finally braved the grocery store.

I was expecting things to be chaotic but it was almost like any other visit. I found everything I needed. There was even some toilet paper left. I was second in line at the register. I was in and out in around 30 minutes.

The store was in Brooklyn, NY.

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brewens

(13,598 posts)
1. I've been hoping to start hearing reports like that. What kind of area are you in?
Wed Mar 18, 2020, 10:35 AM
Mar 2020

I'm in a town of about 50 thousand in Idaho. We've seen no such easing as of yet. I suspect that in a heavily Trump area, the half-wits were the last to realize this is serious, and were responsible for a lot of the hoarding. They are coming out of the hills in droves now.

Yonnie3

(17,444 posts)
2. Good Morning!
Wed Mar 18, 2020, 10:35 AM
Mar 2020

I was wondering what part of the country and what sort of area (urban, suburban, etc.)? We are planning a trip tomorrow to the store.

IrishEyes

(3,275 posts)
5. Good Morning.
Wed Mar 18, 2020, 10:47 AM
Mar 2020

I live in Brooklyn, NY. Fortunately, there are few Trump supporters. I have only seen one person wearing a trump t-shirt. That was back in 2017. He must have been a tourist.

Siwsan

(26,272 posts)
3. I just had the same experience at Aldi
Wed Mar 18, 2020, 10:35 AM
Mar 2020

The lines weren't long, at all. They did have toilet paper but no paper towels, flour and a few other items and there's a limit on canned veg, now.

Unlike when I was there on Friday, nobody had an overflowing cart.

getagrip_already

(14,764 posts)
6. a local farm stand has been sending out emails and tweets that they are fully stocked..
Wed Mar 18, 2020, 10:48 AM
Mar 2020

and even have toilet paper. They sell a limited amount of groceries like dairy products and locally produced meats and cheeses.

We are in central mass. Our supermarkets got stripped pretty bare, but are being restocked slowly. Depending on the store, you may not find everything you want, but you can get what you need.

So far no apocalypse. No food riots. No gangs rampaging. All those hoarded bullets are just collecting dust.

Marthe48

(16,975 posts)
9. I needed cat food
Wed Mar 18, 2020, 01:27 PM
Mar 2020

My senior cats can best tolerate Friskies chicken prime filets. I was going to try Chewy, but they were out. My daughter stopped at w.m. for milk. Didn't get milk, but got me 2 cases of the cat food. About the amt. I usually buy at one time.

I haven't been out, and I don't miss the drive into town. My daughter will get what I need, but I hate thinking she'll be out, aside from her work.

IrishEyes

(3,275 posts)
11. I have enough cat food to last me for a couple of weeks.
Wed Mar 18, 2020, 03:53 PM
Mar 2020

I waited to get groceries for myself but I made sure that I had enough for my two cats last week. I guess I know where my priorities are.

Marthe48

(16,975 posts)
12. I did get a bunch about 10 days ago
Wed Mar 18, 2020, 09:05 PM
Mar 2020

still getting used to bulk buying and ahead. I have 3 cats and they eat about 4 cans a day. Adds up!

I'm glad you got kitty food and people food

msongs

(67,420 posts)
10. stores in hawaii are fully stocked xcept for the usual hoarder items. shipping into the state
Wed Mar 18, 2020, 01:58 PM
Mar 2020

continues on the regular schedule per the shipping companies like matson

sarge43

(28,941 posts)
13. Lucky you
Wed Mar 18, 2020, 10:16 PM
Mar 2020

The supermarket here had half its shelves striped.

No baking goods, no potatoes or onions, no dry beans, few can goods, very little bread or frozen goods, meat produces almost gone (score the last whole chicken) and of course, no TP or paper towels.

Is everyone wiping their butts with a whole role each time?

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