Financially, we are in a place where this does not hurt us. However, I am angry for those it does hurt because much of this is a self-inflicted wound by our government.

Just because Europe has screwed things up does not mean we have to be happy about what goes on here.

To the OP, don't you hate when you try to stir up.... you know what..... and it falls flat? Happy Thanksgiving......

Gas was lower last year because of the pandemic and people were working from home and travel was way down. Gas prices are determined by a number of factors, one being supply and demand. Last year demand was low, therefore the price of gas was low. Other factors that affect gas prices are the fossil fuel industry, Wall Street traders, Hedge Fund Managers and Global demand . In July of 2008, gas was $4.11 a gallon. So it has gone down since then!

Actually the majority of Americans, and 80% of the people who call TV home are flush with cash....Individual Savings are at record highs, wages are up, and unemployment is at a 52 year low. If you know anything about economics....the inflation is driven by high demand for goods and services.
So to answer your question....I'm good!!! :a040:

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Is that turkey I smell???

Nope, it's the end of a thread I smell.

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there is a shortage of Turkeys 10-13 pounds. As for the wonton soup, go to Lee's kitchen. free pint of soup with lunch menus and lots of wonton

But if you do nothing the weeds will take over then it’s to late to fix it

I notice it at the gas pump and at the grocery store, but nowhere else yet...our real estate tax bill actually went down from 2020

it is what it is

we plan to spend the money that we accumulated one way or another

Have you tried Koyame in Spanish Plains?

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In some places it’s pushing 3.79. Eventually it’ll catch up to the people that are struggling!

This pandemic has certainly made everything more difficult and it’s like the ripple effect. The good thing is I ordered all my Christmas gifts early so am almost done with that as worried I might not get what I wanted. I believe if we can stop this virus, things will gradually get better

Earlier this week I went food shopping. One of the items I wanted was some bacon for Thanksgiving breakfast. It was $10 a pound. What the h*ll is going on? No I didn't buy it!

You have to watch for "specials". I bought Jimmy Dean bacon for $3.75.