"U.S. Janet B." > wrote in message
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> On Sat, 31 Oct 2020 08:43:48 -0500, Gary > wrote:
>
>>Julie Bove wrote:
>>>
>>> One of my friends just posted to
>>> FB that there is another TP shortage where she lives. She doesn't live
>>> in
>>> this state.
>>
>>It's the damn news media. They are creating another shortage
>>by saying another shortage is on the way. People hear this and
>>think, "eh oh, I better stock up." And here we go again.
>>
>>I went to the grocery Thursday and the toilet paper section is
>>almost empty again. <sigh>
>
> there are people out there who can think ahead. They know if they are
> required to stay at home for lengthy periods and have curbs put on
> their shopping opportunities, there is a possibility of running out.
> So, they stock up. What happens to the stores when a hurricane is
> predicted? Everyone buys toilet paper.
> Janet US

We ran out here initially because our Governor told us he might shut
*everything* down, including the grocery stores. We were told to stock up on
beans, rice and boxed mac and cheese. Then they said, "Don't stock up on
beans and rice! Nobody likes that!" Well, we like that but it was too late.
I still can't get my preferred rice. The stuff that Dollar Tree sells is not
that good. Some of the grains are broken .