So now splashed all over newspapers and social media we’re hearing of shortages of certain foods over the Christmas period due to a lack of hauliers, and also shortages of wine and spirits. Supermarkets will have less variety and will just stock basics. I’ve also heard that turkeys might be in short supply.
Honestly, does it really matter? I’m sure we’ll get veggies and whatever meat is on sale. People in developed countries eat too much over Christmas anyway, and I’m sure it’ll do us all good to eat less and it’ll do the nation’s livers good to drink water instead. Also it’s no great hardship to eat chicken instead of turkey. However, doubtless panic buying will set in and the supermarkets will be stripped of foodstuffs, wine and spirits as soon as they hit the shelves.
Do the media enjoy inciting panic buying? Look what happened with the toilet paper… strong men fought in the aisles and came out of shops carrying armfuls of toilet rolls. Greed comes to the fore in these situations, and unfortunately it ends up being every man/woman for themselves.
We’re told to save the planet and stop cutting down trees, yet people chop living trees down just because it’s Christmas. There’s the awful sight of butt-naked trees devoid of needles and roots getting tossed into rubbish dumps in January because they’ve outlived their usefulness. Same old same old every year….
Christmas is coming, and I for one can’t wait until it’s all over – it just ain’t magical anymore!
CarolCooks2 said:
Boo Hoo.. for all those who can’t stuff their faces and then throw much of it away as they as always buy
enough to feed an army or three… You can now also rent a tree.. Delivered, collected and planted again for next year.. But the masses won’t!… I loved and agree wholeheartedly with your rant, Stevie x..
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Stevie Turner said:
Rent a tree? I’ve never heard of this!
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CarolCooks2 said:
I mentioned it here Stevie its a great idea https://smorgasbordinvitation.wordpress.com/2021/11/17/smorgasbord-food-column-carol-taylors-green-kitchen-christmas-special-2021-diy-presents-sustainable-trees-and-gifts-cheesecake-and-pickles/
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Stevie Turner said:
Thanks Carol. What a great idea – if only all people who buy real trees would do this …
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CarolCooks2 said:
I think it is, Stevie and no trees have to die its a win win not sure how widespread it is but there are a few around the world and maybe one near you 🙂
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dgkaye said:
I’ve cancelled Christmas. I need it to pass. And you’re right. I heard this on American news too about shortage and all those containers sitting in the Pacific with goods and packages sitting for weeks. I’ve yet to hear or see any shortages here in my city or Country. I hope it keeps that way. But just in case, I think I’ll hop out to the liquor store for a crate of wine, lol. xx
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Stevie Turner said:
I personally haven’t come across any shortages. News says the situation is now improving. x
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dgkaye said:
Well, good to hear! 🙂 x
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beetleypete said:
I can’t wait until the 27th, when it is all over. There is no shortage of turleys, as any farmer in East Anglia will be happy to tell you. I got an email from Smyths Toy Store saying that certain toys are in short supply. It is all just media hype and cynical marketing, and I ignore it. We are going to a restaurant on Christmas day, and if for some reason they have no turkey, I am happy to settle for sausages and chips.
Best wishes, Pete.
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beetleypete said:
*Turkeys, not Turleys! *
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Stevie Turner said:
Lol, so would I be. It’s all a load of hype over nothing, perpetuated by the retail industry for their own gains.
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