My local favorite grocery makes and sells really good fried chicken. 8 pieces: 2 breast, 2 legs, 2 thighs, 2 wings.

Just before the pandemic started in 2020 the 8-piece was $4.99. It has steadily increased, to $6.59, to 7.49, to $8.99 and was $9.49 a couple of weeks ago.

It just jumped up to $11.98 !!!!!

Needless to say, I didn't buy any today.

Grumble grumble !!!!
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I am happy to report that I am much stronger these days. A few years ago I couldn't possibly carry $50 worth of groceries, but today I can do it with one hand.

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Originally posted by OKCGene:

My local favorite grocery makes and sells really good fried chicken. 8 pieces: 2 breast, 2 legs, 2 thighs, 2 wings.

Just before the pandemic started in 2020 the 8-piece was $4.99. It has steadily increased, to $6.59, to 7.49, to $8.99 and was $9.49 a couple of weeks ago.

It just jumped up to $11.98 !!!!!

Needless to say, I didn't buy any today.

Grumble grumble !!!!
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The big grocery chain around here is Publix. They have been holding steady at $8.99 for the eight-piece box of fried chicken, and $12.29 for twelve pieces.

I read a post that The media says that Trump is the #1 issue on the ballot this November.

And people actually are buying it.

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Originally posted by jljones:

I read a post that The media says that Trump is the #1 issue on the ballot this November.

And people actually are buying it.

More proof of inflation.

Not possible..
Our government says inflation is "only" around 10% a year right now.

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Originally posted by YooperSigs:
Went this AM to the Yooper grocery.
Cat food: Was $3.89 a bag.
Now: $6.99 And this is for ordinary Purina, not a boutique brand.
I can fend for myself. The cat cant.

A neighbor down the street dumped a cat with 9 kittens to an abandoned house across the street from me. The mom is def. a housecat as she comes right up to me and lets me pet her and pick her up without any struggle. She also can't hunt worth a damn as she just walks around the neighborhood crying for people to feed her. Apparently cat food is so expensive people are abandoning their animals. I thought it was an exaggeration but my GF showed me the animal groups here in PR and some stuff that is going on is downright gut wrenching. When 40% of the population lives below the poverty line pets are the first to go when it comes to putting food on the table.

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Originally posted by Hildur:
pets are the first to go when it comes to putting food on the table

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Originally posted by RogueJSK:

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Originally posted by Hildur:
pets are the first to go when it comes to putting food on the table

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oDezECR9ga4

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Originally posted by RogueJSK:
And it's not just people food...

My big dog weighs 130 pounds, and goes through over a pound of dog food a day. His food has gone from $28 for a 30 pound bag to now $42 for a 29 pound bag currently.

50% higher price for 3.33% less dog food.

I wish my dog would eat that. Will only eat Royal Canin at $93.00 a bag.

I was about ready to head to the feed store and pick up 6x 40# bags of kibble. Apparently Joe has forced the railroad companies to capitulate to the labor unions. We are saved!

Come on man! “It’s only 1/10 of 1% inflation.” FJB