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Related: Culture Forums, Support ForumsSo what have you stocked up on that most reveals who you are?
Me: 75 lbs. of cat litter, 80 cans and two huge bags of cat food and three bags of cat treats.
Edited to add: I've got five cats so this won't last as long as you'd think.
The Velveteen Ocelot
(115,732 posts)Kilgore
(1,733 posts)femmedem
(8,203 posts)hlthe2b
(102,291 posts)(which both my pup and I eat)
femmedem
(8,203 posts)Glad you're taking care of the puppers.
elleng
(130,964 posts)(Returning tomorrow for Lysol spray, at my daughter's suggestion.)
femmedem
(8,203 posts)dhill926
(16,343 posts)Leghorn21
(13,524 posts)and I'll probably get more before long
Bradshaw3
(7,522 posts)brokephibroke
(1,883 posts)Have to hit the dispensary tomorrow.
femmedem
(8,203 posts)Take the edge off the anxiety.
imaginary girl
(861 posts)Ohiogal
(32,005 posts)Peanut Butter
Bottled water
Toilet paper
Coffee
Organic apples
Prescriptions for 3 more weeks (only for me, my hubby doesnt take anything)
Note, I was at Walmart today to buy cleaners and paper towels, and I saw quite a few older folks out shopping by themselves, even an older gentleman on oxygen.
femmedem
(8,203 posts)I only have one extra week's worth; will have to get more.
I am so worried for our seniors.
True Blue American
(17,985 posts)I thought I was in the old folks home. Surprising on Wed.
But they were buying produce, normal shopping. I saw no panic buying.
msongs
(67,413 posts)Skittles
(153,169 posts)the idea of running out of either freaks me out more than having no toilet paper
femmedem
(8,203 posts)Skittles
(153,169 posts)it would be non-stop wailing
GemDigger
(4,305 posts)A couple of new coloring books for myself, a new puzzle, a new Dremel to putz on my rocks with, a couple bags (5) of mini whooper eggs, a crap ton of food and a couple bags of frozen bread dough so I don't run out of bread.
femmedem
(8,203 posts)I have lots of paper and pencils and books.
procon
(15,805 posts)I would be quite happy to make a simple meal from my fresh bread with butter and jam. Toasted, topped with a sunny side up egg, or used to make any kind of sammie, or garlic toast smeared with olive tapenade and a glass of good red wine.
Bread is a necessity, so when the store bought stuff runs out, I'll enjoy making (and eating!) a variety of artisan breads.
femmedem
(8,203 posts)I normally have a variety of beans and I get a weekly box of fresh vegetables delivered (cheap, organic oddly shaped vegetables) so I could get by on a lot of soup.
aikoaiko
(34,170 posts)procon
(15,805 posts)I was debating getting just a 10lb sack of bread flour but opted for the bigger size as an added precaution. I'm in a rut, I only make breads and pizza dough. I try to make at least two loaves at a time, one to enjoy warm and slathered with butter, and a spare to slice and freeze.
brewens
(13,592 posts)Costco and Petco. I went for the t-paper and coffee before I was quite ready. The Costco stuff I would have needed in a week or two anyway. I figured that might be a place to stay away from by then. I'm right over the eastern Washington border.
greymattermom
(5,754 posts)chutney
femmedem
(8,203 posts)flamin lib
(14,559 posts)On sale for .79. Average 10 lbs. 14 hours on the smoker with my own rub.
Most versatile meat in the world.
Fry til crisp for breakfast w eggs.
Microwave with taco seasoning for tortilla wraps.
BBQ sauce on a bun.
Its a Bubba Gump kinda thing.
I'm just one 72 year old 160 lb old man and I've got two of them all broken down. That qualifies as hoarding . . .
femmedem
(8,203 posts)Nothing better than a guy that knows how to cook.
BlueTsunami2018
(3,492 posts)Im going to have to get pet supplies for sure. And booze. Lots of booze.
applegrove
(118,677 posts)Response to femmedem (Original post)
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2naSalit
(86,646 posts)pasta, rice, legumes, dehydrated veggies, water, paper towels, tooth brushes.
ETA: and five lbs of honey.
Tech
(1,771 posts)and a 6 pack of beer. He said we are good for 6 months. He's not wrong.
flibbitygiblets
(7,220 posts)and microgreen seeds
femmedem
(8,203 posts)I'm sure we'd be friends if we lived in the same city.
flibbitygiblets
(7,220 posts)rainin
(3,011 posts)bleach, paper towels, antibacterial soap, contact solution, tuna and sardines, throat losenges, vitamins, toilet tissue, oatmeal, cleaning supplies, canned goods, laundry detergent and dishwashing soap
I'm drying eggs to make egg powder. (I've never done it before so I have no idea how it'll turn out)
50 Shades Of Blue
(10,009 posts)lapfog_1
(29,205 posts)soups, canned ravioli, etc
I don't know why but I bought like 30 rolls of TP because everyone else was buying them.
I have 4 36 count flats of water (again, tap water is fine here for emergency)
And I have refrigerated soups (10), cooked pulled pork in BBQ... and a boat load of carb balanced tortillas... which I use with peanut butter and either jam (3) or honey(3) to make "roll up"
Oh, a some cereals (rice krispies, cheerios) and milk.
Haven't left the house in 3 days... don't plan on leaving anytime soon. If I have to I have latex gloves (no mask... but a mask wouldn't help me) a container of alcohol wipes (for anything I buy) and my own home made hand sanitizer (70% pure rubbing alcohol, 30 percent pure aloe vera).
I put this together about 4 to 6 weeks ago.
I hope it's enough.
Laffy Kat
(16,383 posts)Of course, we still need people food, LOL. Guess I should get on that.
MLAA
(17,298 posts)Generic Brad
(14,275 posts)Virus, schmiruss. I know a deal when I see one.
tblue37
(65,403 posts)Major Nikon
(36,827 posts)Midnight Writer
(21,768 posts)radical noodle
(8,003 posts)Extra distilled water for the furbabies. I already had plenty of cat & dog food and litter.
tblue37
(65,403 posts)MissB
(15,810 posts)Only 50 lbs of dog food (hes approaching a year so I think we will switch after this bag).
40 lbs of cat food and two cases of cans. Six boxes of litter.
I have a freezer full of food (lots of chicken). My basement store room is crammed with canned food and home canned items. My kitchen pantry has plenty of items including bulk goods so Im sure I could ride out a couple of months.
But my boys are coming home from college this weekend. One had some spring break plans fall through and the other suddenly has an extra week of spring break. Theyll put some dents in the pantry.
WestLosAngelesGal
(268 posts)...from people who offer them to me from their loaded trees. I need to fire up the juicer and start making some juice to keep my Vitamin C levels high.
Squinch
(50,955 posts)Isolation? Bring it!!
mnhtnbb
(31,392 posts)Planning to make chicken soup this afternoon!
What are you reading currently?
Squinch
(50,955 posts)Diverting but predictable.
Starting on the Inspector montalbano series today
mnhtnbb
(31,392 posts)several weeks ago. A librarian character in a book I was reading recommended him to a male patron of the library. The guy trashed the book--and convinced the librarian that she really ought to agree with his assessment. When I finished the book, I decided to check out a Michael Connelly book and I liked it. Went back for more.
And I will not read another one by the author (Debbie Macomber) who created the librarian character. Didn't like her writing, her plot, her characters!
I will look and see what the library has by Diane Chamberlain.
Haggis for Breakfast
(6,831 posts)I LOVE Titus Welliver as Bosch on the HBO series.
mnhtnbb
(31,392 posts)Apparently it's on Amazon, which I don't get.
I started with the Bosch/Ballard series, after reading The Late Show where Ballard was introduced.
Hollywood was my old stomping grounds back in the '70's-'80's when I worked both at Hollywood Presbyterian and Children's Hospital.
I enjoy mysteries set in L.A. I'm a fan of Jonathan Kellerman, too.
Haggis for Breakfast
(6,831 posts)so when I saw that he had produced "Bosch" on HBO, I got to watch the first three seasons. My friends who have read this series said that the script closely follows the books, as the author had a lot of input.
DFW
(54,403 posts)Wow, those Republicans were right about me after all!
Harker
(14,022 posts)think you're really something.
DFW
(54,403 posts)The opinion is not unanimous, but as long as Mrs. DFW shares it, I'm happy!
Harker
(14,022 posts)That's pretty revealing.
Phentex
(16,334 posts)Are we generally prepared anyway? Are we procrastinating?
Dog food is the only thing I may have to buy and so far, Chewy has taken care of that for me.
Harker
(14,022 posts)We're as cool as the other side of the cucumber.
Or maybe we're procrastinating... I'll try to figure it out later.
demigoddess
(6,641 posts)afterward I will stock up on better stuff.
Harker
(14,022 posts)Food doesn't last forever in a freezer. Keeping it moving is smart.
Sentath
(2,243 posts)I don't know that we've stocked up on much, but we found big bottles of both at reasonable prices.
The fridge isn't low and the freezers need to have stock rotated anyway.
Paladin
(28,264 posts)The basics are gone: Clean bottled water, rice, pasta, soups, paper towels, toilet paper, etc.
Check your supplies, see what you need, then see what's still available. I think Tom Hanks getting sick pushed everything over the cliff edge. Good luck, everybody.
Skinner
(63,645 posts)Fla Dem
(23,690 posts)Super procrastinator.
KY_EnviroGuy
(14,492 posts)And coffee beans.....
KY...........
musicman65
(524 posts)cause I'm a real Asshole,
Blue_Tires
(55,445 posts)I didn't intentionally stockpile them, I just bought a few periodically as they went on sale and they have gathered dust while I played other stuff...
*AND* The new Doom is about to come out!
Marthe48
(16,974 posts)I'm already bored to tears, can't change that!
trof
(54,256 posts)Harbor Freight has nitrile gloves online and in stores.
I wear them if I have to shop somewhere...groceries, Lowe's, etc.
I try to avoid most canned goods because of high sodium content.
NNadir
(33,525 posts)out tickets so that the actors can be paid and the theater maintained.
That is a good thing to do.
GulfCoast66
(11,949 posts)Dock for the boat on a canal. Not catching the virus 10 miles offshore catching my meals.
Plus beer and bourbon. Grits and bacon. And lots of spices.
Unfortunately the rental is not till April.
Till then I Hope to be working but will be in outside not around crowds.
Scarsdale
(9,426 posts)are MY kind of person! A true animal lover.
yellowdogintexas
(22,264 posts)liquid soap yesterday and on sale too.
We had made a big shop at Costco week before last, to spend our 2019 rebate check. We got black beans, diced tomatoes, Ro-Tel, Kirkland canned chicken breast, peanut butter, chocolate chips, walnuts (which are almost gone), and one of those big blister packs of fresh chicken breasts. We got $3 back in change
I also stocked up on rice from the Asian market and I already had a fairly good supply of various dried beans.
I think I need to grab a couple of bags of coffee, and some coffee cream from somewhere.
We just got a good stash of cat food but we need litter.
I don't need books, I am constantly adding freebies and 99 centers from all those e-book services. I could read for 2 years, I think
Newest Reality
(12,712 posts)Can't do so.
jimfields33
(15,820 posts)I wonder what personality that means.
CentralMass
(15,265 posts)mucifer
(23,549 posts)It looks like flour.
https://itdoesnttastelikechicken.com/vegan-seitan-steak/#wprm-recipe-container-14806
I also got the toilet paper and lots of canned beans, corn etc.
empedocles
(15,751 posts)number of things.
Fresh_Start
(11,330 posts)medicine to help clear mucus while coughing, gallon of bleach
Olafjoy
(937 posts)lkinwi
(1,477 posts)I also have some extra TP, tissues, and cold medicine.
drmeow
(5,019 posts)And cat food
Already have plenty of vodka
broiles
(1,367 posts)ornotna
(10,803 posts)and ramen. It's a start.
CentralMass
(15,265 posts)Dem2theMax
(9,651 posts)I have my priorities straight.
I'm actually stocked up on everything. And I did it in December.
I bought a car that turned out to be a lemon, and it was purchased back by Hyundai in January. So in December, I started stocking up like you can't believe, because I knew I was going to be without a car for a while.
Turned in the car the first week of January, fully expecting to buy a new car by the end of the month. But then I started having serious problems with my spine. Between the pain and the pain pills, I couldn't drive. So I have yet to buy another car. So anytime anyone took me to the market, I stocked up even more.
Who knew I was preparing for this?
And I really did get a lot of chocolate. I can't live without it!
Haggis for Breakfast
(6,831 posts)And my favorite 15 year old single malt, Glenmorangie !!
Chocolate and Scotch. What else do I need ?
Yes, I have plenty of Haggis stored up in the freezer. Good gracious, a Scot (and half Welsh) must have their priorities in order.