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get the red out

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56. I was a month behind you

Mon Apr 28, 2025, 03:42 PM

Apr 2025

I started in January. I think this a good idea and am glad to see it suggested on DU.

I have also increased the size of my backyard garden and bought a canner.

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Just a suggestion to my D.U. Neighbors. Start stocking up on essentials. [View all] Duncanpup Apr 2025 OP

Already starting. no_hypocrisy Apr 2025 #1

I have a case of tp left over from Covid, I don't use flour or sugar. elocs Apr 2025 #43

I've been stocking up since December, but Silver Gaia Apr 2025 #2

I was a month behind you get the red out Apr 2025 #56

I only have a small area with enough sun to grow veggies Silver Gaia Apr 2025 #57

Steaming with trees get the red out Apr 2025 #65

K&R 2naSalit Apr 2025 #3

Good advice, thanks Easterncedar Apr 2025 #4

As a veteran and old timer Dan Apr 2025 #55

Can't help but notice TommyT139 Apr 2025 #5

Thank you my friend Duncanpup Apr 2025 #6

Don't forget the pets! PikaBlue Apr 2025 #7

going to reinforce my stock in this department too. peacebuzzard Apr 2025 #13

I've got 6 months worth of cat food to keep me ahead of the game. elocs Apr 2025 #46

Thanks for that reminder! TuxedoKat Apr 2025 #64

when covid hit, the one thing we hadn't stocked was dog food DBoon Apr 2025 #49

Thank you, Duncanpup gademocrat7 Apr 2025 #8

Freight for the independents moniss Apr 2025 #9

Supply side has a different meaning now. (NT) The Wizard Apr 2025 #10

SWAG noted; will start my stockpile peacebuzzard Apr 2025 #11

Thanks for your much-appreciated info. democrank Apr 2025 #12

Thank you Democrank. Duncanpup Apr 2025 #14

I saw this on Bluesky not long ago, "container volumes have collapsed". CaptainTruth Apr 2025 #15

I just posted this port of LA bdamomma Apr 2025 #32

+1 dalton99a Apr 2025 #37

That means lower tolls, too, right? TommyT139 Apr 2025 #39

Just changed a lightbulb Easterncedar Apr 2025 #16

"Let there be Darkness." - G.O.P. BoRaGard Apr 2025 #28

"Democracy dies in darkness." Easterncedar Apr 2025 #29

+1. Most Walmart lighting products - especially bulbs and LEDs - are made in China dalton99a Apr 2025 #38

Just saw this yesterday. Empty shelves on the way, I think. CaptainTruth Apr 2025 #17

So are all those containers, arrivals waiting to be picked up or waiting to be shipped? Fla Dem Apr 2025 #23

I try to do that anyway. GoCubsGo Apr 2025 #18

Thanks for this post! Mike 03 Apr 2025 #19

Please keep us posted on what you hear. nt intrepidity Apr 2025 #62

Everything old is new again. Hoard, hoard, hoard. Thanks, Donald. Vinca Apr 2025 #20

Thaks Dunc...Totally agree. Already started. Fla Dem Apr 2025 #21

Thank you for this. Joinfortmill Apr 2025 #22

I'm trying to make sense of things. mwooldri Apr 2025 #24

Luckily, all normal here in EU-land. DFW Apr 2025 #25

Story recently about loss of work at ports as well. Prairie_Seagull Apr 2025 #26

Ty, Dunc, for sharing your insights. SheltieLover Apr 2025 #27

No bare shelves yet, mwmisses4289 Apr 2025 #30

Thanks for the important info! Shipping reports confirm what you are saying jmbar2 Apr 2025 #31

Thank you so much Duncanpup Diamond_Dog Apr 2025 #33

Thank you Duncanpup for your warning 🩵 Clouds Passing Apr 2025 #34

Sadly, I don't think you're wrong. peggysue2 Apr 2025 #35

Shortages are coming even if Trump cancels all tariffs today dalton99a Apr 2025 #36

Thanks for the timely warning, Duncanpup. EuterpeThelo Apr 2025 #40

Just make sure supplies don't get old on you nitpicked Apr 2025 #44

If it was not expired most places will give you a refund Meowmee Apr 2025 #48

Amateur hour Johnny2X2X Apr 2025 #41

Stocking up is a great short-term idea for a natural disaster or emergency, but not long term. elocs Apr 2025 #42

I understand Duncanpup Apr 2025 #45

Thank you for the heads up Keepthesoulalive Apr 2025 #53

List of essentials to stock up on would be helpful if anyone knows 😁 Meowmee Apr 2025 #47

You stock what you use. Don't buy shit you won't eat. Don't buy "prepper stuff", it's a scam. mucholderthandirt Apr 2025 #58

I was thinking more of food items etc. Meowmee Apr 2025 #60

Not to worry. czarjak Apr 2025 #50

I have enough golf balls for the rest of the year. gab13by13 Apr 2025 #51

It's my understanding that paper products, like TP and paper towels are made in the USA.... Sogo Apr 2025 #52

The end product is made here, but apparently some manufacturers import the wood pulp from Canada MissB Apr 2025 #54

I'm stocked up a bit but plan to do more when the check comes in. :D mucholderthandirt Apr 2025 #59

I agree Duncanpup Apr 2025 #61

My partner drives a lorry róisín_dubh Apr 2025 #63