Shortages??

[dutchmensport]

Originally Posted by gearhead

We've been looking for them for months. Not frozen, just refrigerated. In a green and white bag. Between the eggs and dairy at WalMart. They have disappeared.

In our part of the country, WalMart has been out of Diet Coke for a couple months now. They have Pepsi and other flavors of Coca Cola, but not Diet Coke. It's frustrating, we have door-to-door delivery and they bring everything but the Diet Coke. We go to the store, and those shelves are empty.

But, we drive 1/2 mile up the road to the Korger grocery store, and the shelves are full of Diet Coke.

Maybe you should check somewhere different, other than WalMart.

Actually, we kind of quit going to WalMart because the items we actually want seem to never be there. We can go to Meijer or the Kroger Grocery Store and find them. What's up with WalMart?

[sourdough]

Originally Posted by gearhead

Is the brand Simply Potatoes?

One of the brands is Simply Potatoes. I believe those are the non frozen hash browns (and other cuts as well). They, along with any/all other kinds of hash browns are not to be found.

[sourdough]

Originally Posted by dutchmensport

In our part of the country, WalMart has been out of Diet Coke for a couple months now. They have Pepsi and other flavors of Coca Cola, but not Diet Coke. It's frustrating, we have door-to-door delivery and they bring everything but the Diet Coke. We go to the store, and those shelves are empty.

But, we drive 1/2 mile up the road to the Korger grocery store, and the shelves are full of Diet Coke.

Maybe you should check somewhere different, other than WalMart.

Actually, we kind of quit going to WalMart because the items we actually want seem to never be there. We can go to Meijer or the Kroger Grocery Store and find them. What's up with WalMart?

As far as "my" hashbrowns, I've looked at every grocery store within an hour. We are in a rural area so I have 3 grocery stores I can go to within an hour and they are all out. Maybe a giant alien space ship swooped in overnight and grabbed up all the hashbrowns in this part of the state!

As far as making my own, I can but won't....unless I actually start going into withdrawal. I'll just try to make do until I can find a bag. I'm trying OraIda "chopped/chunked" (square cubes) hash browns right now and they aren't worth a flip....maybe to throw in some potato soup or something but not good for much else.

[JRTJH]

Maybe with all the Russian vodka being dumped out, there's a "potato shortage" ?????

[travelin texans]

Originally Posted by dutchmensport

In our part of the country, WalMart has been out of Diet Coke for a couple months now. They have Pepsi and other flavors of Coca Cola, but not Diet Coke. It's frustrating, we have door-to-door delivery and they bring everything but the Diet Coke. We go to the store, and those shelves are empty.

But, we drive 1/2 mile up the road to the Korger grocery store, and the shelves are full of Diet Coke.

Maybe you should check somewhere different, other than WalMart.

Actually, we kind of quit going to WalMart because the items we actually want seem to never be there. We can go to Meijer or the Kroger Grocery Store and find them. What's up with WalMart?

None of the stores deliver to our location, but we do order & pickup.
Tried Walmart 1st, they charge you for your entire order, if something isn't available or their substitution isn't wanted it takes up to a week for them to refund those items, not acceptable, too much time watching the account to insure the refund.
We switched to Safeway, if it's unavailable your not charged, if the substitute item isn't wanted they take it back & the refund is done immediately to the account.
It's amazing that with either store the amount of items each order that are unavailable.
Never thought we'd get so lazy as to have someone pick up.our groceries, but I kinda like it.
We do go into the store to buy our meats! Don't want someone that don't know a roast from a chicken leg choosing our meats.

[gearhead]

Originally Posted by travelin texans

None of the stores deliver to our location, but we do order & pickup.
Tried Walmart 1st, they charge you for your entire order, if something isn't available or their substitution isn't wanted it takes up to a week for them to refund those items, not acceptable, too much time watching the account to insure the refund.
We switched to Safeway, if it's unavailable your not charged, if the substitute item isn't wanted they take it back & the refund is done immediately to the account.
It's amazing that with either store the amount of items each order that are unavailable.
Never thought we'd get so lazy as to have someone pick up.our groceries, but I kinda like it.
We do go into the store to buy our meats! Don't want someone that don't know a roast from a chicken leg choosing our meats.

Our WalMart only charges for items we get. We use the pick up service at the store.
WalMart supposedly has the biggest super computer in the world and can't keep peanut butter on the shelf.
Have y'all bought pork sausage lately, like Jimmy Dean or Owens? That stuff tastes terrible and the texture is like oatmeal.
Here's a tip...go to HEB and buy their Whataburger sausage. Just like old times.

[gearhead]

Speaking of shortages, where is all the Rotella T6 synthetic diesel motor oil?
It ain't at WalMart. At least not mine.

[peanut]

Originally Posted by gearhead

WalMart supposedly has the biggest super computer in the world and can't keep peanut butter on the shelf.

If that is true then they need to hire someone that knows how to use it. I try not to shop Walmart but sometimes . . . . . . .

Last three times I shopped there, the price at the checkout did not match the price on the shelf. Once, a $25 toaster rang up as a $80 air fryer. When I questioned it the response was, "The SKU number on the register slip and on the box match." Yeah. It also said air fryer when it was pretty obvious from the box that it was a toaster. Had to have an "associate" go back with me to the shelf to prove my point.

Last time was when buying some new dinnerware for the trailer. Walmart was the wife's idea. Items that were 5 and 6 bucks on the shelf rang up as 9 and 12 bucks at the register. Again, had to walk back with "associate" to fix things and get the correct charge lowered by over $40.

[gearhead]

I get plenty frustrated with them but living in a small town that is basically the only choice. We have a lumber yard with hardware, 3 Dollar Stores, and a Texas grocery store chain. About every 3 weeks we will drive 20 miles to a HEB for quality meats.
If I remember correctly the WalMart super computer is located in Missouri just north of Bentonville. It's a big building.

[flybouy]

Originally Posted by wiredgeorge

The east coast is a fine view in your rear view mirror!

I'm sure a lot of people feel that way about TX. That's one of the great things about this great country, the freedom to travel, work, and live where we wish.

[sourdough]

Originally Posted by flybouy

I'm sure a lot of people feel that way about TX. That's one of the great things about this great country, the freedom to travel, work, and live where we wish.

HA!! I love my state BUT when I'm ready to get out of the heat, dirt, sand etc. (W TX) it's most certainly a fine sight in my rear view mirror!

[wiredgeorge]

Originally Posted by gearhead

Speaking of shortages, where is all the Rotella T6 synthetic diesel motor oil?
It ain't at WalMart. At least not mine.

Try Tractor Supply. They have the best selection of oil going.

[flybouy]

I can't speak with certainty for WalMart but I beleive most of their products come from their distribution hubs to their stores via their trucks. Most grocery stores are not "fully commissary " and for instance Coke and Pepsi drivers not only deliver but also stock the shelves.

[gearhead]

Originally Posted by wiredgeorge

Try Tractor Supply. They have the best selection of oil going.

Good idea. Thanks.

[curtiscapk]

Originally Posted by JRTJH

For three weeks now, DW has been checking every store in town for manocotti noodles (the ones that look like a toilet paper cardboard tube)... NONE TO BE FOUND !!!! Lots of egg noodles, mostacolli, penne, and all those other names for elbow macaroni in different shapes, but no manocotti and she's "beside herself".... Said she's going to make her own this coming week if we don't find some.... I think I've got a package of frozen hash browns that I'd trade for a box of manocotti

Wild we can get manicotti all day long around KC. DEAL!

[flybouy]

Last night on our way home we passed what was one of our favorite places to stock up. It was only a couple of miles from home and so convenient. It was a thriving restaurant supply house that sold to the public. They sold everything from paper goods to frozen shrimp to well just about anything a resturant could need.

I refer to it in past tense as they did not survive Covid-19. Sad to think that it closed up shop because so many independent resturants and carry-out shops have gone out of buisness. These are the true "mom and pop" shops that invested their entire lives to (often generations) just to see it vanish. I know from being involved in many a community fundraisers that these are also the main supporters of school and community activities.

Another example of why buying local is so vital. Yes, of course I buy from Amazon, Wamart and other big box stores but they are not my first choice. Unfortunatly they may become the only choice in the future. I'll step down from my soap box now, thanks for listening.

[Carrottop]

Originally Posted by sourdough

As far as "my" hashbrowns, I've looked at every grocery store within an hour. We are in a rural area so I have 3 grocery stores I can go to within an hour and they are all out. Maybe a giant alien space ship swooped in overnight and grabbed up all the hashbrowns in this part of the state!

As far as making my own, I can but won't....unless I actually start going into withdrawal. I'll just try to make do until I can find a bag. I'm trying OraIda "chopped/chunked" (square cubes) hash browns right now and they aren't worth a flip....maybe to throw in some potato soup or something but not good for much else.

It could be due to the halting of potato shipments from PEI to the US. The US asked Canada to Deal with some potato fungus that is not harmful to humans. I am not positive on this but I would bet it is part of the supply chain problem.

https://www.reuters.com/markets/comm...us-2021-11-22/

[Gkri]

Originally Posted by dutchmensport

We haven't had store bought hash browns.... in probably .... the last 15 years.

I make them... not the wife. Yes, they take a little more time to fix this way, but the end result is by far, better than store bought factory processed stuff with no heart or soul to it. Fix your own from scratch and you've put yourself into the picture, and they are fixed with real love and passion that way.

Please share your recipe! I tried shredding potatoes to make hash browns once and invented wall paper paste...

[JOEJ]

You guys know why we have shortages, right?

[flybouy]

Originally Posted by Gkri

Please share your recipe! I tried shredding potatoes to make hash browns once and invented wall paper paste...

That pic looks tastey! What time is breakfast? Never mind, I'd just get yelled at by my DW (a nurse) as she rats me out to cardiologist.