Gary wrote:

> "U.S. Janet B." wrote:
> >
> > 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.
>
> You have hurricanes in your area? Never heard of one.
>
> And in real life, living right on the coast for almost
> 50 years now, you would be surprised at what people panic
> buy right before a hurricane. It's odd.
>
> Never a buyout of toilet paper. Store worker friends have
> told me that the #1 thing that sells out right before a
> big storm is meat. Go figure. I suppose all those people
> have backup generators.

What makes me think they are nuts locally is a run on milk and other
'must be cooled' items.

Grin, I get beer.