I went shopping today (Aug 3) to get some cheap meat on sale. I’m am distracting myself from thinking about my baby being at MEPS and possibly on his way to some good training and good discipline by canning, my new favorite hobby.
The stores were packed! I only notice the rush to the stores on the first of the month when I accidentally get caught in the crowds. Then, wondering why everyone is shopping on that day, I finally remember.
My thoughts today were about - what will happen when the welfare and food stamp checks stop or are reduced? These people that can’t save and plan ahead will be in a world of hurt. If they have to go shopping on the exact day their government handout shows up because they are out of supplies, how will they manage when TSHTF.
I imagine they’ll come stealing from the rest of us. It’ll be ugly.
Anybody else notice this where they live? (The mob of maniacal shoppers around the first of each month.)
Anybody else notice this where they live? (The mob of maniacal shoppers around the first of each month.)<<<
It has always been that way, retired, welfare, etc go shopping.
You should see the casinos, the floors get covered with gov envelopes on the first.
“I went shopping today (Aug 3) to get some cheap meat on sale”
Now that it’s getting to be back to school time, the sales are much better. I haven’t done serious shopping in a while, I’ve been using some of my on-hand food. I will be going out this week, getting all my coupons in order first. I’ll have to try canning some meat next. Got 8 jars of peanut butter for $2 the other day with coupons and money back coupon at register. There are ways to save and stock up if some of these people would take the time to learn, but if not, their money and food is gone quickly and then they complain.
“thinking about my baby being at MEPS and possibly on his way to some good training and good discipline by canning, my new favorite hobby.”
You’ll need that hobby in the time ahead. The months our son was at Marine training were some of the longest as parents. Almost no contact and wondering how they are making out with all the grueling training. But when they graduate, it is one of the proudest moments you’ll have. Good luck to Zach and prayers for all of you.