In article >,
"<RJ>" > wrote:

> On Sun, 02 Jul 2006 07:32:02 -0500, OmManiPadmeOmelet >
> wrote:
> >Has anyone else had to make any compromises due to rising prices?
> >I've just had to cut back on other items but I'm reluctant to "cheapen"
> >our diets. It's too important.
> >
> >I mostly just shop sales. ;-)
>
> When we moved from Pa. to Southern Ariz.
> it was a case of grocery sticker-shock.
>
> ( and we thought that being closer to Cal, Mex.
> would mean lower food prices )

You wish. ;-)

>
> Part of the prob is 2 main grocery stores in town
> that must "price-fix".

Same here. We bounce between Wal-mart and HEB.
I can stock up tho' for better prices if I take a road trip to Austin.
It's only 30 to 40 miles so no biggey.

>
> We make a monthly run to a WalMart to stock up
> on dry goods.

Best way to handle it IMHO if you have storage space.
I've bought several of those rubbermade cabinets. This house had squat
for storage space!

>
> Buy local meats, fruits and veggies only on sale.

Sales flyers. They are a good thing!

>
>
> <rj>
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Om

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