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[elgerber]

Run Disney just cancelled the Star Wars races, now I feel better about going to cancel today. I imagine the parks will announce something soon

 

[gottalovepluto]

I take a couple of type 2 diabetes meds and blood pressure med and I see they are made in India, Italy and the UK. I'm good for a couple of months but now wondering what happens when I run out. Will there be any left at CVS? I can't order until I'm down to a weeks worth of pills.

The FDA is monitoring the drug supply chain for shortages. A month ago they said they had identified a couple dozen drugs that might be at risk and reminded companies they must notify the FDA if they might have a shortage. The last update I saw was at the end of Feb and the FDA had confirmed/been notified of 1 drug that would have a manufacturing shortage and they did not publicly disclose what that was. At that point the focus was more on China because China is the only manufacturer now of certain key drug ingredients. I'm sure their monitoring has expanded drastically over the last month as supply chains around the world close down.

Hopefully you'll be good as you have a couple months worth. Unfortunately there just isn't anything you can do at this point. I'm sure your doctor will be able to find substitutes for you if needed but I know that in and of itself is of very little comfort as new drugs = new problems, it just happens to be the only alternative if your drug isn't available when you need it. I very much hope you don't run into this problem and we start seeing supply chains opening up again in the next few weeks.

 

[nickle831]

It's my weekend so DH and I went to Walmart this morning. They were not to busy and had some stock. HEB had a nutty line about a half mile long. We only drove by, no way are we going into that mess. I don't understand why Walmart (next door to HEB) had about 100 ppl and HEB was insane. We were able to pick up some staples and a few items my elderly MIL needed. We came home, cleaned house, then I made him come sit on the porch and drink coffee (he's always moving).
I think I may go do some scrapbooking. I haven't done that in awhile. It always seems like I don't have any extra time. Well I've got plenty now.

I can't do much with my vacations right now that are planned because they are both in June, and I'm in limbo until I know what the cruise lines are going to do. I will probably move our Broadway New York trip to July though.

In CC news, did the CIP support link already have to be generated b4 the new public offer or can it still be created? I'm thinking I should just go for it now if I can before it all changes.

 

[punkin]

shopping update: went to the local "healthy" store today. They had meat, fish, eggs, milk...fully stocked toilet paper aisle (expensive organic stuff but available) and I picked up a small container of seven generation antibacterial wipes to keep in the car. Everything is being restocked.

 

[gottalovepluto]

shopping update: went to the local "healthy" store today. They had meat, fish, eggs, milk...fully stocked toilet paper aisle (expensive organic stuff but available) and I picked up a small container of seven generation antibacterial wipes to keep in the car. Everything is being restocked.

I think as people see that they will start to calm down a bit. I found it a bit reassuring myself yesterday when my store had my favorite bread (just two loaves but they kinda had 2 loaves of everything) in stock and the tortillas had been partially restocked.

(Yes, tortillas are a staple. I am Californian.)

 

[gottalovepluto]

Watch that your Hilton refunds actually process. Cancelled 2 fully refundable Hilton stays in Italy in April and May a week ago, points did not show. Chatted a couple day ago, they said wait one week. A week later I chatted again and they said they see the points didn't credit are opening a case and I should hear back in a week.

 

[hsmamato2]

I'm wondering if anyone will be allowed to fly domestic by april 15?

 

[StephPlum]

In CC news, did the CIP support link already have to be generated b4 the new public offer or can it still be created? I'm thinking I should just go for it now if I can before it all changes.

"DH" generated a link at the end of February that was emailed to me. I just used it to apply. It said 80K for 5K spend. I or he didn't try generating a link now. I was going to apply at the beginning at March but thought I would wait until I got back from vacation. Then the week turned crazy! Decided to do something that felt normal and apply for a CC.

 

[gottalovepluto]

Hallmark is apparently airing a Christmas movie marathon today if anyone is looking for Hallmark holiday cheer right now!

 

[gottalovepluto]

Oooh! Got an ad from Panda Express they're doing Family Feast meals for only $20 through 4/17. Those are usually just over $30!

 

[first*toright]

I think as people see that they will start to calm down a bit. I found it a bit reassuring myself yesterday when my store had my favorite bread (just two loaves but they kinda had 2 loaves of everything) in stock and the tortillas had been partially restocked.

(Yes, tortillas are a staple. I am Californian.)

Dh bought me a 25# bag of flour at Costco. I'm going to be making tortillas, and bread, and anything else can think of for a while

 

[Judique]

I think as people see that they will start to calm down a bit. I found it a bit reassuring myself yesterday when my store had my favorite bread (just two loaves but they kinda had 2 loaves of everything) in stock and the tortillas had been partially restocked.

(Yes, tortillas are a staple. I am Californian.)

We buy them all the time now and I am not Californian or culturally associated. I was a white bread and whole wheat bread eater as I grew up. But, as I traveled and experienced different cuisines, I became more adventurous and learned how to appreciate new things. My favorite tortilla was when I lived in Texas in the 70ties and the family next door made home made tortillas and buttered them hot of the griddle. These were a treat! This and tacos al carbon at the local restaurant, and the best brisket from the local meat market. First time to eat refried beans, and tamales at Xmas. I could go on and on as I learned to savor new to me basic foods, in the Tex Mex world.

 

[Judique]

Oooh! Got an ad from Panda Express they're doing Family Feast meals for only $20 through 4/17. Those are usually just over $30!

I have one really close but rarely go. For this amount they may be dinner sometime soon. Thanks!

 

[Judique]

My younger daughter's good friend in Connecticut has a restaurant and food manufacturing/distribution service. She was just talking to him and some of the local places are already going under. They do a healthy and established takeout business as well as their packaged foods that sell in grocery stores so are doing okay. Their food products are in Whole Foods in the Northeast. Not here yet but we've gotten some great packages by Fedex!

So although I'm sort of averse to eating out right now, we may try to support our local businesses that have switched to takeout. There is so much to think about with this pandemic.

 

[punkin]

My younger daughter's good friend in Connecticut has a restaurant and food manufacturing/distribution service. She was just talking to him and some of the local places are already going under. They do a healthy and established takeout business as well as their packaged foods that sell in grocery stores so are doing okay. Their food products are in Whole Foods in the Northeast. Not here yet but we've gotten some great packages by Fedex!

So although I'm sort of averse to eating out right now, we may try to support our local businesses that have switched to takeout. There is so much to think about with this pandemic.

I ordered Chinese food (not Panda Express-YUK! No matter how cheap it is) this week. We paid over the phone. They brought the food to the door. Not letting anyone into the restaurant. They seem to be doing a brisk carry out business. The more upscale sit down places around here are just closing.

 

[palhockeymomof2]

My younger daughter's good friend in Connecticut has a restaurant and food manufacturing/distribution service. She was just talking to him and some of the local places are already going under. They do a healthy and established takeout business as well as their packaged foods that sell in grocery stores so are doing okay. Their food products are in Whole Foods in the Northeast. Not here yet but we've gotten some great packages by Fedex!

So although I'm sort of averse to eating out right now, we may try to support our local businesses that have switched to takeout. There is so much to think about with this pandemic.

We usually eat out once or twice a week, here on LI everything switched to pick up or delivery earlier this week including alcohol. We ordered in the other night to support a local restaurant.
NY just changed to 100% working from home for all non essential businesses and no social gatherings of any size

 

[first*toright]

I ordered Chinese food (not Panda Express-YUK! No matter how cheap it is) this week. We paid over the phone. They brought the food to the door. Not letting anyone into the restaurant. They seem to be doing a brisk carry out business. The more upscale sit down places around here are just closing.

I think we are getting Chinese for dinner. There is a place just around the corner that mostly does takeout - basic Chinese, but fresh and well prepared. I'm not sure how much longer restaurants are going to be allowed to be open (or maybe they are considered essential in this day and age?). Anyway, I think we're going to put a little money their way tonight.

 

[havaneselover]

I think we are getting Chinese for dinner. There is a place just around the corner that mostly does takeout - basic Chinese, but fresh and well prepared. I'm not sure how much longer restaurants are going to be allowed to be open (or maybe they are considered essential in this day and age?). Anyway, I think we're going to put a little money their way tonight.

I think take out will be allowed to stay open. But seriously at this point who knows!

 

[gottalovepluto]

I can't believe I'm sharing another TPG post but this is a good look at why going abroad is a bad idea and why anyone abroad should head the warning to get home RIGHT NOW*. If they can. The US Embassy is already out of the picture in story after story here. Link

*I'm not yelling at any of our regular posters, I know no one here is abroad and we all agree it's a bad idea. But we have many lurkers and I really want to make sure they see how serious this is.

(Well @*WDW*Groupie* I know you have a very complicated situation here and I hope you're able to get where ever it is you want to be! And @Haley R with the crazy family- at least the lady in the article is going to Thailand so maybe they'll maintain flights and your fam will make it back home on time!)

 

[Haley R]

I can't believe I'm sharing another TPG post but this is a good look at why going abroad is a bad idea and why anyone abroad should head the warning to get home RIGHT NOW*. If they can. The US Embassy is already out of the picture in story after story here. Link

*I'm not yelling at any of our regular posters, I know no one here is abroad and we all agree it's a bad idea. But we have many lurkers and I really want to make sure they see how serious this is.

(Well @*WDW*Groupie* I know you have a very complicated situation here and I hope you're able to get where ever it is you want to be! And @Haley R with the crazy family- at least the lady in the article is going to Thailand so maybe they'll maintain flights and your fam will make it back home on time!)

I asked my dad today when they would be back and he said he thought it was Thursday this week so still not for a few days