Prepping for the holidays

[TheGrey]

Hey guys-

I saw something on Reddit that made me go, "hmmm."

If what they say is true and this Virus makes a comeback in the fall, foodstuffs for the holidays are going to be mighty lean. You may want to start picking up some things that you would normally gather closer to September/October. Flour, sugar, spices, cans of veggies, etc.

By the way, if you've thought about getting a canner, know that they are backordered by at least a month. Chest freezers? Over three months. There's still time to get them, so don't be put off by the length of time. There are other methods of storing food than those two ways, so focus on your options hile you're waiting. But I would not delay much longer.

[crays]

Hey guys-

I saw something on Reddit that made me go, "hmmm."

If what they say is true and this Virus makes a comeback in the fall, foodstuffs for the holidays are going to be mighty lean. You may want to start picking up some things that you would normally gather closer to September/October. Flour, sugar, spices, cans of veggies, etc.

By the way, if you've thought about getting a canner, know that they are backordered by at least a month. Chest freezers? Over three months. There's still time to get them, so don't be put off by the length of time. There are other methods of storing food than those two ways, so focus on your options hile you're waiting. But I would not delay much longer.

Solid bit of advice right there.

Might not even hurt to start on gifts, if you do that sort of thing.

Heck, even in "normal" years all you hear about is people complaining about how they didn't get their "2 day shipping" on time.

Thanks for a pertinent reminder Grey.

Sent from somewhere...

[Ah Pook]

My guess is that this will be a thing until the elections are over. That said, I will soon have all Thanksgiving foods in hand very soon. The turkey will have to wait til later.

Xmas dinner is less important. Ham and scallop potatoes, enchiladas, lasagna... It's a toss up.

New years eve/day is Hoppin' John and that is already in the freezer.


P.S. I have enough TP for the next day also.

[FoxtArt]

There were local shortages here on Monday again of things like milk, butter, meat, lettuce of all things (saw some woman panic buying 5 heads of cabbage because no lettuce) I agree the supply issues will be a cycling issue for awhile, probably worse in the fall/winter.

[TheGrey]

I have a bad feeling that it's going to last beyond the elections, (not that there won't be blame thrown around for it) and that there will be hardships for those that are barely making ends meet.

Speaking of shortages, our Sam's Club looks like it did in the very beginning of March with lack of meat. I know Kings is having limitations of 2 packages per person. Has anyone been to Costco? I've never been to Shamrock foods- is it worth it for bulk meats?

[00tec]

I have a bad feeling that it's going to last beyond the elections, (not that there won't be blame thrown around for it) and that there will be hardships for those that are barely making ends meet.

Speaking of shortages, our Sam's Club looks like it did in the very beginning of March with lack of meat. I know Kings is having limitations of 2 packages per person. Has anyone been to Costco? I've never been to Shamrock foods- is it worth it for bulk meats?

Shamrock is good to go. Last time I was there, we grabbed 30lbs of breaded chicken tenders at $1/lb, 20lb ground beef, and some pork shoulders.

[Madusa]

Prices are already going up. Get it now if you can. I feel with all this new money we will get inflation. Right now it seems baking goods are in short supply

[crays]

Just a bit of input, while I see what you are seeing in the metro, I was in CS this weekend for Mother's Day, and when we went to the dog park on Tuesday, the Safeway off GoG and Centennial had an excellent selection of meat products. I was only there for bottled water and chips for lunch, but my step daughter went back by on her way home (let's say about 3:30-4:00), and was able to get what she wanted. Chicken, ground beef and pork. She didn't mention restrictions, but then again, she wasn't "stocking up" but she was headed back up to Breckenridge for a few weeks.

I do think it's going to get a dicey for 4-6 weeks before it comes back online.

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[crays]

And I'm not exactly sure when that 4-6 weeks will kick in in earnest.

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[TheGrey]

Thanks for the info, guys! I will check out Shamrock tomorrow. And thank you for suggesting checking out the Springs- I guess I'm so focused that it never even occurred to me to go outside the area.