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About 2 to 3 weeks ago, many Freepers started advising others to stock up on necessary supplies.

A cadre of other Freepers decided to go into attack mode, accusing others of "spreading hysteria!"

I get it: they are angry, frustrated, and perhaps even fearful. They lost 401K values, stock value, a job, or just want this entire episode to "go away." Join the club: so does everyone.

But it is never, ever imprudent to advise people to stock up on food, needed medical supplies, and other essentials.

What's even more strange is that someone in Anytown USA thinks he or she can post their wonderful experience at their local market, and then portend to speak for the rest of the country on how good or bad things are out there vis a vis food and supplies.

I have my own pictures (very few) of the run at my local Wal-Mart. Taken over a few days. Only to say, this thing, hyped that it may be, has definitely resulted in the Venezuela-style grocery runs. Things are more calm now. Haven’t checked the bread aisle lately but I found some more white at a local grocery store. Right out front, too, and on sale.

A single loaf of round-top white was 79 cents - 20 cents off of their regular price. My closest WM (and the next one) usually go 84 cents for round-top, which is still a decent price. The stores have always had, it seems, their in-store baked bread for a $1. But it’s only good for a few days.

However, I slice it from the side, leaving a top and a bottom. I use the broiler to toast it. 1 minute to about just over 1 minute per side. Rack about 3-4 rungs down (broiler on high). The toasted bread lasts several days longer this way (made a huge pot of spaghetti - double box - last week).

Some of the WM’s already have the bread sliced or will slice your loaf (of their bread) free, upon request.