Makers of Corona beer report £132 million loss after coronavirus outbreak

[Steeleballz 7,550]

2 hours ago, laylalex said:

Why are people stocking up on water? I mean, it's not like our water supplies are going to be contaminated or shut off.

 

  Mostly what Yuna said, but I would add that a lot of people are "panic" buying because they have read about things running out somewhere and are reacting. Then they are buying the wrong things because they have never really given much thought to what the best items are to have on hand.

 

  I basically want to have it where I can stay home if I get sick, or I can stay home if there are widespread cases locally. The grocery store is a good place to catch whatever is going around so I want to minimize my time there if I have to. So really what I want to do is have a few days worth of extra food on hand so I won't need to run out for anything. I don't think we need to be planning for the zombie apocalypse at this time, although some of the people I saw today seem to be taking that approach.

[Steeleballz 7,550]

2 hours ago, yuna628 said:

Popping out of fever-delirium to say that when I talked about this with the doctor today, she thought it was because if people are afraid of being quarantined for the 14 day period and unable to go out of their homes that they need water depending on where you live and that she'd heard some crazy people convinced that the 'germs' were going to be in the water supply. In the rural area I live with terrible water ratings I haven't drank tap water in about 19 years, so a lot of people here get bottles.

 

I had better luck at the club store I belong to. While people were panic buying there, they had plenty of HUGE bottles of tylenol, cold/flu meds etc.

 

 

 

  The only thing I wanted to get today that I could not find was hand sanitizer. Even then, I'm not sure I would actually use it at the right time. Usually I buy it and throw it away or lose it anyway, and just by the number of times I have done that, there should be some around the house already. I just have to find it.

 

  I also forgot to get onions because I was distracted by thinking about hand sanitizer. So now I have to go back to the store for one item, which was exactly what I was trying not to do. 

[Voice of Reason 10,298]

8 minutes ago, Steeleballz said:

 

  Mostly what Yuna said, but I would add that a lot of people are "panic" buying because they have read about things running out somewhere and are reacting. Then they are buying the wrong things because they have never really given much thought to what the best items are to have on hand.

 

  I basically want to have it where I can stay home if I get sick, or I can stay home if there are widespread cases locally. The grocery store is a good place to catch whatever is going around so I want to minimize my time there if I have to. So really what I want to do is have a few days worth of extra food on hand so I won't need to run out for anything. I don't think we need to be planning for the zombie apocalypse at this time, although some of the people I saw today seem to be taking that approach.

I ran to Costco today and bought 4 sets of tires for my truck.  Yanno, just in case...

[Steeleballz 7,550]

Just now, Voice of Reason said:

I ran to Costco today and bought 4 sets of tires for my truck.  Yanno, just in case...

 

   That's basically what people were doing today.  

[Voice of Reason 10,298]

Eggs and meat is what I would buy if the virus gets closer to us.  Canned/frozen veggies, crackers, peanut butter.  Don't need toilet paper, bread, water, beer, fresh veggies/fruits.  I could easily live for 2-3 weeks with those supplies.  Can make all the bread and pasta, pizza, etc. I want at home.  In fact, without even trying, we didn't even go outside for two days.  Went out today just for fun on the water, didn't get within 10 feet of another person.  Wasn't trying, just the way it panned out.  

[Voice of Reason 10,298]

11 minutes ago, Steeleballz said:

 

  The only thing I wanted to get today that I could not find was hand sanitizer. Even then, I'm not sure I would actually use it at the right time. Usually I buy it and throw it away or lose it anyway, and just by the number of times I have done that, there should be some around the house already. I just have to find it.

 

  I also forgot to get onions because I was distracted by thinking about hand sanitizer. So now I have to go back to the store for one item, which was exactly what I was trying not to do. 

I'm sure you know as well as anyone, but pure alcohol or white vinegar as a hand rinse.  Onions are marginally effective too, though don't smell as good (to some) on the hands.  Don't forget garlic while you're picking up the onions.  Very good for the immune system!

[laylalex 7,301]

29 minutes ago, Steeleballz said:

 

  Mostly what Yuna said, but I would add that a lot of people are "panic" buying because they have read about things running out somewhere and are reacting. Then they are buying the wrong things because they have never really given much thought to what the best items are to have on hand.

 

  I basically want to have it where I can stay home if I get sick, or I can stay home if there are widespread cases locally. The grocery store is a good place to catch whatever is going around so I want to minimize my time there if I have to. So really what I want to do is have a few days worth of extra food on hand so I won't need to run out for anything. I don't think we need to be planning for the zombie apocalypse at this time, although some of the people I saw today seem to be taking that approach.

I'm doing a Costco run tomorrow to purchase shelf-stable and frozen stuff, nothing crazy. There's only two of us, no need to get extreme. I've read the articles on what to stock up on, and I'm sticking to that. Pointless to go nuts about it. I will be stocking up on loo roll because, well, we will use it at some point, and more hand soap. I bought a couple of nailbrushes for us to bring with us on the go.

[Randyandyuni 2,682]

9 minutes ago, laylalex said:

I'm doing a Costco run tomorrow to purchase shelf-stable and frozen stuff, nothing crazy. There's only two of us, no need to get extreme. I've read the articles on what to stock up on, and I'm sticking to that. Pointless to go nuts about it. I will be stocking up on loo roll because, well, we will use it at some point, and more hand soap. I bought a couple of nailbrushes for us to bring with us on the go.

Same as I did for Y2K, ammo, makes post-apocalyptic shopping easier

[TBoneTX 47,510]

9 hours ago, Steeleballz said:

I buy extra anyway when things are on sale so we usually have enough on hand.

I'm a big fan of this.  You'll eventually use it.  This is extreme, but I've found canned stuff in the back of our pantry that "expired" 3 or 4 years ago.  I'll eat it with no qualms, and I notice no difference in taste or quality.

 

Conversely, Ecuadorians will throw out any product that is even a day expired.  One Ecu wife here, if she finds a product that expires (e.g.) in May 2020, will throw out that product on May 1st (!!).

[TBoneTX 47,510]

6 hours ago, Steeleballz said:

The only thing I wanted to get today that I could not find was hand sanitizer.

An overlooked place to find at least a bottle or two of this is in the convenience stores associated with gas stations.

Hit 4 such stores, and perhaps end up with 6 or 7 bottles.

[Steeleballz 7,550]

7 hours ago, TBoneTX said:

I'm a big fan of this.  You'll eventually use it.  This is extreme, but I've found canned stuff in the back of our pantry that "expired" 3 or 4 years ago.  I'll eat it with no qualms, and I notice no difference in taste or quality.

 

Conversely, Ecuadorians will throw out any product that is even a day expired.  One Ecu wife here, if she finds a product that expires (e.g.) in May 2020, will throw out that product on May 1st (!!).

 

  I do a semi annual check for stuff that's going to outdate, but I still end up with some from time to time. I am trying to finish some cereal bars that expired in January right now. They seem OK. I will definitely throw away meat or dairy once it gets past the expiration. I don't want to mess around with getting sick. It's a rare occurrence, but usually only happens if I'm in a rush and don't check the date when I buy it. 

[Steeleballz 7,550]

7 hours ago, TBoneTX said:

An overlooked place to find at least a bottle or two of this is in the convenience stores associated with gas stations.

Hit 4 such stores, and perhaps end up with 6 or 7 bottles.

 

  I eventually found 3 small bottles around the house. I feel like it will be back in stock soon. It's cheap and the supply is almost unlimited. I think people just cleared the shelf of current stocks. I was actually impressed at Walmart yesterday with how they were restocking things that ran out over the weekend. They are a mess sometimes, but I'll give them credit for keeping the logistics side of things running smoothly.

Edited March 4, 2020 by Steeleballz

[Crazy Cat 44,458]

It's raining here today, so my wife and I went to Walmart in Royse City to get our 5,000 steps for the morning.  Walmart was completely out of hand sanitizer and masks.....Luckily, they still had my favorite toilet paper, acetaminophen, and 70% alcohol......but the shelves were low......

Edited March 4, 2020 by missileman

[Steeleballz 7,550]

2 minutes ago, missileman said:

It's raining here today, so my wife and I went to Walmart in Royse City to get our 5,000 steps for the morning.  Walmart was completely out of hand sanitizer and masks.....Luckily, they still had my favorite toilet paper, acetaminophen, and 70% alcohol......but the shelves were low......

 

  I think masks will be out of stock for a while. Even hospitals are rationing them now. For most other things though, I think stores will be happy to supply as many items as people want to buy, in the short run at least. 

 

  The biggest reason I am going to Walmart is that the checkouts in the one near us are 100% automated now, so it's easier to avoid getting boxed in with people coughing all over you. I just pick an empty line and get through as fast as possible.

 

  

[Steeleballz 7,550]

14 hours ago, Voice of Reason said:

I'm sure you know as well as anyone, but pure alcohol or white vinegar as a hand rinse.  Onions are marginally effective too, though don't smell as good (to some) on the hands.  Don't forget garlic while you're picking up the onions.  Very good for the immune system!

 

  A lot of things work better than hand sanitizer, but it's hard to beat the convenience of something you have with you when you need it. Just because of the kids, my wife usually has hand sanitizer with her in case we need it, but it's not as easy to carry a jug of vinegar around in your purse.