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Tjemka88 · 06-01-2020, 07:22 PM

In my country, there's enough of everything, fortunately. But when the lockdown first started, there was a shortage of buckwheat. For some reason, people were buying it like crazy.

eastofeden · 06-01-2020, 07:32 PM

(06-01-2020, 07:13 PM)eastofeden Wrote: TP is now available but everything I need to re-open now is not in stock or I can order it and get it in mid June so now I have to drive all over the Bay Area to shops to get the plexiglass cut - mounts - social distancing signs for the floor - printed instructions - padlocks for my bathrooms - UGH. I also need sanitizer available which I can't find so I have to figure out what to use instead and will take Londoner's advice above if my journey today doesn't pan out.

I don't even want to open because I know we will have to close again since so many of the most precious citizens feel like a mask is just too much for them and it infringes on their freedom. It doesn't occur to them that other people's freedom to live might actually be important.

The good news is I see what is coming so after I get the necessary stuff I will begin to expand my online business and website to accommodate what the precious citizens claim to want to avoid - the next shutdown which they will be directly responsible for.

Update - this post must be good luck because a few minutes ago I got a call from a small commercial supply company that told me they have quart bottles of hand sanitizer available.
That was quick - now on to the plastics company so they can cut an order to my specs today if they have time.

LJay · 06-01-2020, 07:50 PM

(06-01-2020, 07:22 PM)Tjemka88 Wrote: In my country, there's enough of everything, fortunately. But when the lockdown first started, there was a shortage of buckwheat. For some reason, people were buying it like crazy.

Well, at least they were getting their fiber.

Buckwheat pancakes are the best!!

InbetweenDreams · 06-01-2020, 09:03 PM

@LJay I can usually find alternatives and 70% Isopropyl alcohol is most effective at killing the virus, although that has been in short supply. @LONDONER the only problem I have noticed with ordering online is the longer delays in shipping, particularly with Amazon now taking over a week to ship most items. I suppose it is fine if you're not out and just ordering in advance but definitely not getting that 2-day shipping anymore.