Panic Buying in US

[Kevin L]

Yeah, the mushrooms we picked as kids had variable amounts of stuff in them as well. Or so I’ve been told....

Yeah, be careful with mushrooms.

There are people who like to use Amanita muscaria to "trip" on, and I can't say enough bad things about this.

The deadliest known mushrooms in the world belong in the Amanita family, so there is--in my mind--a big chance that the Fly Agaric (A. muscaria) can be confused with the Panther cap, the Death cap, the Destroying angel mushroom, and so on . . . even though A. muscaria is very distinctive, in that it usually has a red cap with white "warts" growing on it.

Even though this psychedelic mushroom should--in my mind--never be eaten, I have still used them.

If you put slices of this mushroom in a dish with milk and sugar, and then put it on top of the refrigerator (away from pets and children), it will kill the flies that land on the dish to drink the sugary milk. It makes a great organic (and free) pesticide.

This is what it looks like:

Being that it's an Amanita, it shares almost all of it's common features with the deadliest mushrooms in the world.

So . . . does anyone really need to "trip" that badly? If you do, then there's a problem.

 

[Petoski]

https://www.independent.co.uk/news/...-harvest-migrant-workers-africa-a9428231.html

Not US specific but relates to panic buying.

 

[DrHenley]

https://dnyuz.com/2020/03/28/america-stress-bought-all-the-baby-chickens/
America Stress-Bought All the Baby Chickens
Murray McMurray Hatchery, of Webster City, Iowa, ships day-old poultry through the Postal Service, and is almost completely sold out of chicks for the next four weeks.

“People are panic-buying chickens like they did toilet paper,” said Tom Watkins, the vice president of the company.

 

[GeorgiaPeachie]

https://dnyuz.com/2020/03/28/america-stress-bought-all-the-baby-chickens/
America Stress-Bought All the Baby Chickens
Murray McMurray Hatchery, of Webster City, Iowa, ships day-old poultry through the Postal Service, and is almost completely sold out of chicks for the next four weeks.

“People are panic-buying chickens like they did toilet paper,” said Tom Watkins, the vice president of the company.

Those poor chicks. Most don’t even know how to care for them.

 

[Mountain trapper]

https://dnyuz.com/2020/03/28/america-stress-bought-all-the-baby-chickens/
America Stress-Bought All the Baby Chickens
Murray McMurray Hatchery, of Webster City, Iowa, ships day-old poultry through the Postal Service, and is almost completely sold out of chicks for the next four weeks.

“People are panic-buying chickens like they did toilet paper,” said Tom Watkins, the vice president of the company.

My wife just ordered chicks today from Murray McMurry, for June delivery. 25 Cornish Cross (meat birds), some replacment layers and some ducks. Right now there isn't any problem getting chicks for late delivery, but any sooner forget it. Their delivery dates are going fast.

 

[Mountain trapper]

I'm glad to see more people taking an interest in raising more of their own food. It just makes sense.

 

[Mountain trapper]

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[Dani]

https://dnyuz.com/2020/03/28/america-stress-bought-all-the-baby-chickens/
America Stress-Bought All the Baby Chickens
Murray McMurray Hatchery, of Webster City, Iowa, ships day-old poultry through the Postal Service, and is almost completely sold out of chicks for the next four weeks.

“People are panic-buying chickens like they did toilet paper,” said Tom Watkins, the vice president of the company.

I saw that happen last time I was up at the feed store a week and a half ago. 300 chicks bought in less than 3 days.

 

[dirtdiva]

I personally think that people will more than ever flee the city when this is over and we will see people buying rural land and a renewed interest in the back to the land movement. How long it will last who knows and what repercussions it will have on prices for those of us that have always lived this way God only knows? We shall wait and see though.

 

[GeorgiaPeachie]

I personally think that people will more than ever flee the city when this is over and we will see people buying rural land and a renewed interest in the back to the land movement. How long it will last who knows and what repercussions it will have on prices for those of us that have always lived this way God only knows? We shall wait and see though.

Pinkerton has predicted that too. There will certainly be some. Time will tell how many.

 

[user 6493]

I personally think that people will more than ever flee the city when this is over and we will see people buying rural land and a renewed interest in the back to the land movement. How long it will last who knows and what repercussions it will have on prices for those of us that have always lived this way God only knows? We shall wait and see though.

I doubt there will be that many,,,,,the all mighty dollar will see to that,,,,,,,,,,,,my income took a big hit for moving to where I am now

 

[user 6493]

to much greed in the world

 

[KateMTx]

I hope these people don't accidentally murder the baby chicks out of ignorant neglect before they have a chance to grow big enough to fulfill their true purpose.

Around here I think the panic buying has subsided to some degree (though I haven't tried to buy any chicks). I ran to Wal-mart and the parking lot was only half-full for that time of day. I was able to get everything I was looking for except there were few dried beans or rice - fortunately I have plenty. There are canned goods again as well as lots of ground beef.

 

[Brent S]

I hope these people don't accidentally murder the baby chicks out of ignorant neglect before they have a chance to grow big enough to fulfill their true purpose.

Around here I think the panic buying has subsided to some degree (though I haven't tried to buy any chicks). I ran to Wal-mart and the parking lot was only half-full for that time of day. I was able to get everything I was looking for except there were few dried beans or rice - fortunately I have plenty. There are canned goods again as well as lots of ground beef.

I think a lot of people are allready stocked up and/or are out of money. It’s giving stores time to restock. I know I don’t need to remind the core group here but I don’t feel now is the time to lighten up on having the pantry well stocked. This shutdown is likely to last another 8 weeks yet. I don’t know how long the economy can take this prolonged hit and I’m concerned of what happens after.

 

[user 6493]

I think a lot of people are allready stocked up and/or are out of money. It’s giving stores time to restock. I know I don’t need to remind the core group here but I don’t feel now is the time to lighten up on having the pantry well stocked. This shutdown is likely to last another 8 weeks yet. I don’t know how long the economy can take this prolonged hit and I’m concerned of what happens after.

I go out every week and buy anywhere from 2 to 3 times what I would usually buy and will continue until we are locked down or this has come to an end,,,or I run out of places to store food

 

[Mountain trapper]

I think a lot of people are allready stocked up and/or are out of money. It’s giving stores time to restock. I know I don’t need to remind the core group here but I don’t feel now is the time to lighten up on having the pantry well stocked. This shutdown is likely to last another 8 weeks yet. I don’t know how long the economy can take this prolonged hit and I’m concerned of what happens after.

Some people may be running short of money now. But just wait until they start getting their checks from Trump. I think we'll see another huge run on the stores.

 

[Brent S]

Some people may be running short of money now. But just wait until they start getting their checks from Trump. I think we'll see another huge run on the stores.

Those check aren’t going to last long

 

[Mountain trapper]

Those check aren’t going to last long

I don't think they were designed to last long. The government knows that most people will spend every penny of it, plus more.

 

[KateMTx]

I go out every week and buy anywhere from 2 to 3 times what I would usually buy and will continue until we are locked down or this has come to an end,,,or I run out of places to store food

I have been doing the same. This time I also threw in an extra cartload for the food bank. My coworker who volunteers there said that last week they had more than twice as many families as normal.

Those check aren’t going to last long

Certainly not as long as the pandemic.

 

[user 6493]

Those check aren’t going to last long

there is more coming than just that one check,,,,have you forgotten the $600 a week add on to unemployment,,,,,ad it all up and that is nearly $11000,,,,,,,,,,,,,that would be a big help

 

[dirtdiva]

I think a lot of people are allready stocked up and/or are out of money. It’s giving stores time to restock. I know I don’t need to remind the core group here but I don’t feel now is the time to lighten up on having the pantry well stocked. This shutdown is likely to last another 8 weeks yet. I don’t know how long the economy can take this prolonged hit and I’m concerned of what happens after.

Brent coming back from the lake today we detoured through a couple small towns to look around. A couple of the smaller supermarkets had signs out front that they had restocked some and indeed we saw people pushing out full carts of potatoes and canned goods. On the flip side I think the larger Walmart, Costco and Kroger stores in the larger towns are getting cleaned out pretty regular. I still can't get stuff online at the local Walmart closest to me. The down side is that the smaller grocers don't have curbside pickup making it more dangerous to shop. Also worrisome is that I did not see one mask or pair of gloves other than the ones we had with us.

Also the Dollar Generals here seem pretty hit and miss as far as stock.

At the lake it looked like lots of people are holed up in their fish camps to ride out this storm because it is kind of early in the season.

 

[GeorgiaPeachie]

Those check aren’t going to last long

So true. Saw a couple families today buying small chest freezers. People are still stocking.

 

[Dani]

I know with certain items stocked at night it gets wiped out everyday still. . . Think this is going on 3 weeks straight, maybe closer to 4. The only cheese that came in for my area were a couple different bries. . . 8 of 1 and 14 of the other and since they have a short life, need to be used by 4/11 & 4/18. That's a waste of money, I can only use about 3 a week.,

 

[GaRp58]

My freezer is so full, I wish we had a second one, if the first one ever dies...I would have to smoke a lot of it, eat a lot of ice cream and maybe lose some other stuff.

 

[Brent S]

I have been doing the same. This time I also threw in an extra cartload for the food bank. My coworker who volunteers there said that last week they had more than twice as many families as normal.

Certainly not as long as the pandemic.

That’s really a great idea to help where you can give back some. I normally give to the local food bank reasonably often but with the stay in place don’t risk going out much now. Right now is when these places need more help. You’ve motivated me to go through the stuff I have and will make a drop off with some, without going in anyways. I have the resources to restock and now that I’ve discovered the Walmart pickup service I don’t feel as concerned about shopping to resupply.

 

[Brent S]

My freezer is so full, I wish we had a second one, if the first one ever dies...I would have to smoke a lot of it, eat a lot of ice cream and maybe lose some other stuff.

I ordered a replacement freezer about two weeks ago. It is still on backorder with Lowe’s. Mine is getting older and I wanted to replace it for maintenance reasons but I will likely find room and utilize both for a while yet. That is of course if I ever get the thing....

 

[GeorgiaPeachie]

I ordered a replacement freezer about two weeks ago. It is still on backorder with Lowe’s. Mine is getting older and I wanted to replace it for maintenance reasons but I will likely find room and utilize both for a while yet. That is of course if I ever get the thing....

Frustrating isn’t it? We ordered cabinets weeks ago. They were supposed to already be here, but can’t even get a date when they will be made. Ugh.

 

[KateMTx]

That’s really a great idea to help where you can give back some. I normally give to the local food bank reasonably often but with the stay in place don’t risk going out much now. Right now is when these places need more help. You’ve motivated me to go through the stuff I have and will make a drop off with some, without going in anyways. I have the resources to restock and now that I’ve discovered the Walmart pickup service I don’t feel as concerned about shopping to resupply.

I try to help out where I can; I have plenty and I know there are others who don't and it's not all their fault. I have been through times where I did not have a full pantry and didn't know how I would buy groceries the next week.
Definitely be careful out there; I know our food bank is taking precautions (it's drive through only according to my coworker who volunteers) so yours will probably be more than happy to let you leave a donation for them without having to get too close.

 

[Sierra6]

I bought one last round of ammo the other day some for me some for a friend ,,,they took the money but so far no word on when it will ship and they will not answer their phones,,,,,,I am going to be pissed if it does not come in

hard to say how long before they are taking calls again................

I found some on bulkammo and got it 2 days later. Try them out

 

[user 6493]

part of my ammo turned up,,,now if the rest will come in I can stop wondering if it is going to show up at all