The shelves are going empty

[R. Hartono]

39 minutes ago, Figure of eighty said:

Here they limited it 3 per item for certain goods because they did that there was actually water lol not alot but some there and then some guy in the same line as me had 16+ gallons of water in his cart. When he got up to the cashier they took them all away except 3. I was disgusted when he said he usu stocks up like that every week.  Thats incredibly selfish. Idk im a bit annoyed things had to be limited bc people are too selfish to do the right thing.

Cant you cook tap water ?

[ladypeartree]

depends on how many he is stocking up for I am allowed the same number of items as my daughter … I live alone she had 8 in the family 

[Debp]

17 hours ago, Figure of eighty said:

Have u tried shopping for canned items online?

 

8 hours ago, Dennis1209 said:

I was on Amazon today thinking about purchasing a few items. Until I seen the inflated cost, and especially shipping; the shipping was as much or more than the items. In stock items shipped only one way; arrival between the middle of April or May. Go figure...

Well, first let me say, I am at peace.   But I think it is alright to acknowledge the current situation.   We can't put our heads in the sand.

 

About ordering online.....our news did a story on it the other day.    They choose about four or so markets, etc.     All of the markets said they were out of stock.   Things wouldn't be shipped until the end of March.    One market let them order everything....then when they got to the end, it said everything was out of stock.

 

8 hours ago, warrior12 said:

On my way to work this morning, a lady who I know  was driving and stopped to say hello. She then said she was going to a drug mart chain here in Canada that has set aside the first hour of shopping for senior citizens.  I heard this on the news yesterday but totally forgot about it. Anyway we exchanged phone numbers and I thought I would check on her as things progress and she said the same.  

I am not sure what the age starts at, but she said she would  text me to let me know.  I think this is an excellent idea this company did and would give a chance for the not so swift to shop and get goods without major hassle.  

Not sure if this is happening elsewhere, but I think it is a darn good idea for grocery's  to implement, so the seniors can avoid the lines.  

Our markets started that, too.    It's a really early hour though, I'm a night owl. 

I'm hoping to get to the market again today.   Will try a different market.

[Debp]

Hi everyone.   Sure glad I tried the different market today!   Although some shelves were empty and others were dwindling....there were plenty of frozen dinners!    I bought alot of them, also got some canned goods.

This market was more tranquil, so that was an added bonus.   Also, the lines were short.   So I'll be going back to this, my old market.

[R. Hartono]

I hv two cans of sardine at home, i dare not go anywhere to buy food, not to supermarket or the rather dirty traditional market, its getting worst in the city jakarta. I eat rice with ketchup.

Edited March 20, 2020 by R. Hartono

[other one]

6 hours ago, R. Hartono said:

I hv two cans of sardine at home, i dare not go anywhere to buy food, not to supermarket or the rather dirty traditional market, its getting worst in the city jakarta. I eat rice with ketchup.

would have never thought to try that....   is it good?

[other one]

5 hours ago, DustyRoad said:

Some updates are in order. The hardware/feed store is well-stocked with pallets of dog food so the dogs are provided for. Dry food isn't usual fare for them --- especially the puppies I raised --- but they'll eat it (or go hungry!). Food for the lady and I hasn't been an issue... only certain goods seem to be in short supply with none of them occupying our list of needs (mostly paper products and junk). Dairy, canned goods of all kinds, and just about everything else is fully stocked. It seems the mad panic has abated... for the time being anyway. 

I think we can thank our truckers for that Dusty.....    if we can just keep them going we should be ok food wise I would think.

[R. Hartono]

1 hour ago, other one said:

would have never thought to try that....   is it good?

With KFC it surely will be good otherwise ...... simple food of the poor Lazarus.

[Debp]

On 3/18/2020 at 7:06 PM, R. Hartono said:

In Java, some people said its red ginger as the Remedy, so people crazily hunting down for ginger n its price has risen beyond imagination, another saya its onion, then the price has risen unthinkably as if they are selling gold, then another faculty says its guava, n guava supplier will become richer than selling gold or diamond.

Friend, someone told me raw garlic kills viruses....I believe this is true.   She chops up a teaspoon of it and drinks it.   Also, she spreads it on peanut butter and bread...rolls that up and eats it.    She says take raw garlic on full stomach to prevent upset stomach.

 

On 3/18/2020 at 9:24 PM, R. Hartono said:

Cant you cook tap water ?

Actually our tap water is safe, sanitized well.   I drink tap water.

17 hours ago, R. Hartono said:

I hv two cans of sardine at home, i dare not go anywhere to buy food, not to supermarket or the rather dirty traditional market, its getting worst in the city jakarta. I eat rice with ketchup.

Oh my, so sorry.   I understand you are in Jakarta, Indonesia.   (I visited Indonesia years ago.) The Lord help you.

[Jostler]

Knowing we are "on our own" when it comes to medical care, it might be wise to look to what we can do to enhance our immune systems using the natural things God has provided for that purpose.  I just made two gallons of "fire cider" and have on hand some vitamins and supplements that are typically lacking in western diets.  Vitamin D-3 (plus a little sunshine each day), B-complex, Vitamin C...  all represent some common sense measures that might be the difference between life and death for a neighbor who gets infected.