The shelves are going empty

[frienduff thaylorde]

8 hours ago, R. Hartono said:

In the time of crisis and shortage, people's God is their own belly.

YEP .  and even in times of peace and easy going ,  we have massive amounts whose god is their own belly .      

[frienduff thaylorde]

9 hours ago, other one said:

Well, one will not die over not having toilet paper....   spent many a summer day on my grandparents farm without even a bathroom.....    I would share my food with you, but I'm keepin my toilet paper and I don't feel bad about it for I've had the extra few rolls for a couple of decades...

 

As it is known that the buffalo does roam , graze and eat and does not wipe ,  so too let us not worry over the TP .     Ps , its true , i have never seen a buffalo wipe .   

[ladypeartree]

I have never seen a buffalo with wings but you Americans appear to have a love of them 

[appy]

LOL, ladypeartree, they are deep fried chicken wings which have been coated in a vinegar based hot pepper sauce mixed with butter. The name buffalo wings, is from the location in which they originated from. Buffalo, New York. They are delicious, for sure. One can order them, mild, medium, or toasty.

[warrior12]

So up here in Canada, the government has announced a state of emergency and many business places has chosen to encourage social distancing by means of reducing contacts.  Like our favorite Tim Hortons coffee shop is only allowing drive thurs and no instore sit around.  At the drive tru they are have a sign asking customers to pay by credit card, not enforced but asking thus far. 

The government has announced proposed measures to assist people who has symptoms and stay at home to get paid ect. 

I wonder though, what state of emergency really means and what measures can be taken in this mode ?.

Keep those stories rolling in about your area.  

Again, this is not for fear mongering  and panic ect., but to get an idea how the world is dealing with this in their respective corner of the globe.   Keep safe and let's hear your story or situation.

 

I long to accomplish a great and noble task, but it is my chief duty to accomplish small tasks as if they were great and noble.

Helen Keller
 

Edited March 17, 2020 by warrior12

[other one]

4 hours ago, frienduff thaylorde said:

As it is known that the buffalo does roam , graze and eat and does not wipe ,  so too let us not worry over the TP .     Ps , its true , i have never seen a buffalo wipe .   

I've seen them wipe in Yellowstone National Park.....    just back up to a tree and rubs away...

[johnthebaptist]

On 3/15/2020 at 12:27 PM, warrior12 said:

This thread is mainly about updates to people from all over to describe the situation in their part of the world or country.  It is not for fear mongering or such, but as this situation is live, we can get a general idea of how people lives are being affected and are their goods and services available to them.

I just went out to get some fruits and maybe pickup a few cans of whatever that can be last for a while on the shelve at home.   Well all the toilet paper are gone. Yesterday there were places that you can still find the expensive brands around, but they are all gone and the bleach and hand sanitizes are disappearing too.

Some grocery and vegetables I see are not restocked as yet and well I guess will have to wait till my next visit to see the updates.  Don't know if this is a panic buying and things will eventually return to near normal as people can only horde so much .   This is in my little quarter in Toronto, where the virus spread is starting to pick up pace.  

Lets hear how you are doing and your shopping supplies availability.

Here in Reno I had my first experience with empty shelves today. The mayor yesterday announced the closing down of restaurants, except for carry out, drive through, and delivery. I went to Winco for my regular shopping trip and there is a line of people with empty carts 50 yards long waiting to get into the store. I went to the other Winco - 30 yards long. I go to Save-Mart and got most of what I needed, without waiting in line, but there was no sliced white bread. No sliced bread at Wal-Mart. Then I go into the 7-11 next to where I live, and there were a bunch of loaves of sliced bread. It must have just arrived.

[warrior12]

 Alright, an update from the OP .   

Just came from work and stop by my usual grocery store to do my normal grocery which I do about  three times a week as I look for fresh fruits and vegetables.

What I noticed.  No TP, no bread, no oatmeal, no eggs.   

What I saw restocked,  potatoes, some flour.  very little can foods.

There is lots of fruits and vegetables, and deli.   

I did not make a comprehensive list of items scarce, and I did not walk through all the isles.

Our law makers announced today that there would be enough food supply and that some people were just panic buying.    

This is whats' going on in my grocery closest to me [Toronto and GTA][ gta, stands for "Greater Toronto Area"].  How about your area, are the shelves stocked or what ?

Edited March 18, 2020 by warrior12

[warrior12]

Just wondering a bit here.  If everything is seeming shutting down.   How are the farm workers going to work and who are going to produce the food and other necessities to keep things on the shelves.   I mean it is a lot of things that  has to come together, before food comes to the grocery.  Ever read the label in a simple food product as a snack bar, maybe twenty or so ingredients that are are a composition of other things too.   I am sure others are thinking about this, but I have not seen or heard anyone mention it.  

Any thoughts. 

Edited March 18, 2020 by warrior12

[Debp]

On 3/16/2020 at 1:21 PM, warrior12 said:

How is your neck of the woods ?.  shelves full or scarce, let us know, keep us updated from around the world. 

Yesterday I got to the market....full of people, shelves nearly empty, many in check-out lines.   No toilet paper and paper products.

I managed to find one can of pineapple.   Did find a supply of crackers, popcorn and cookies.   Got cream cheese and almond milk, cat food.

 

However, the market wouldn't let me buy the frozen meals I needed at checkout!   They only let me buy six.....which won't last long for two people!

So last night I went to the Asian restaurant a half block away.     Got 3 dinners, take out, (eating in is now banned here).   The Asian food will last  only couple of days.    But I'm trying to stretch the frozen dinners.    

 

After yesterday at the crazy market, I'm resting today.   But must get to the bank for cash soon.    A couple of neighbors offer to get something for us sometimes....but I need cash for them.

 

Our mayor told seniors to stay inside!!!   But I have to go out to get food and cash.

My mom gets Meals on Wheels (lunch) five days a week.   I tried to get on them this morning....but the lady says they are being bombarded.   They need to review all requests.   So for now, only my mom has a guaranteed lunch for five days a week.

My neighbor, Will, stopped to check on us.   He walked to Subway Sandwich for us.   So that footlong will last mom for dinner tonight and tomorrow.    Thank God for a few neighbors that care....we have no family here.