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Offline Jeff G

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Re: US food prices increasing sharply
« Reply #50 on: March 09, 2008, 06:19:37 pm »
   Last night I thought I was having dinner at a friends house, turns out we out to eat . Two tiny pieces of seabass and 33 $ later I said my goodbye's and went to Krystal's for some sliders. Krystal's is our version of white castle in the south.
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Re: US food prices increasing sharply
« Reply #51 on: March 09, 2008, 06:41:02 pm »
Our grocery bill is already INSANE - running us about $300 / wk.  That's no chips, no "convienience" foods, no snacks (I make 'em from scratch).  We go through 8 gallons of milk, 10 loaves of bread, and 1 1/2 dozen eggs on average per week.  My parents plant a mega garden in the summer and "can" it all, so we don't have to buy veggies during the winter.  This year, we're going to plant a container garden on our front porch to add to it.  It's getting harder and harder to make that dollar stretch.

Oh, and the gas: we live 23 miles from the cheapest grocery store - Walmart, so we get a double whammy.

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Re: US food prices increasing sharply
« Reply #52 on: March 09, 2008, 08:28:58 pm »


Hell yes, food prices are going up. More coupon clipping...


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Re: US food prices increasing sharply
« Reply #53 on: March 09, 2008, 08:52:20 pm »
Those Beef 'N' Cheddar combos are a guaranteed Explosive D Experience® that can even break through a 10mg imodium barrier, IMHO.

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Re: US food prices increasing sharply
« Reply #54 on: March 09, 2008, 08:59:31 pm »
Don't worry, it's a worldwide crisis with no end in sight in the short term.

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Re: US food prices increasing sharply
« Reply #55 on: March 10, 2008, 08:57:22 am »
Another worry: This war has been particularly hard on the economy because it led to a spike in oil prices. Before the 2003 invasion, oil cost less than $25 a barrel, and futures markets expected it to remain around there. (Yes, China and India were growing by leaps and bounds, but cheap supplies from the Middle East were expected to meet their demands.) The war changed that equation, and oil prices recently topped $100 per barrel.

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Re: US food prices increasing sharply
« Reply #56 on: March 10, 2008, 02:08:28 pm »
In US: Factor in about $4.50/gal (median) for a gallon of gas by summer. They always hike the prices just in time for family vacation time. This year they will stick it to us really good.


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Re: US food prices increasing sharply
« Reply #57 on: March 10, 2008, 02:45:36 pm »
I was used to paying $5 and $6 for a one-pound loaf of bread, or the equivalent for the ingredients to make it myself, which is what I usually opt to do.

But the cost of so much is getting way out of hand. Even tofu is getting expensive!

This is one reason I garden. I can grow many things that will augment my meager food budget and still eat healthily.
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Re: US food prices increasing sharply
« Reply #58 on: March 10, 2008, 03:04:28 pm »
I was used to paying $5 and $6 for a one-pound loaf of bread,

I am not sure what you guys call a loaf of bread. What WE call a loaf of bread here costs on average € 1,25.
The cheapest white bread costs approx € 0,75 and the more fancy ones up to € 1,50.

Regular unleaded fuel...brace yourselves: € 1,53 a litre

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Re: US food prices increasing sharply
« Reply #59 on: March 10, 2008, 03:46:08 pm »
Grasshopper, sorry, I don't know how to do money conversions.
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Re: US food prices increasing sharply
« Reply #60 on: March 10, 2008, 03:51:12 pm »
Grasshopper, sorry, I don't know how to do money conversions.

Unless I'm mistaken, it works out to US$3,080,502 per gallon.
 :P

(or maybe US$11.64 per gallon...)
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Re: US food prices increasing sharply
« Reply #61 on: March 10, 2008, 03:57:21 pm »
I hate doing the coupon thing but my roomie does it. Even the places here known for cheaper meats and stuff has gone up. I am thinking of going to a meat wholesaler and buy stuff by the box. I think I may save that way. But my roomie said it too, as long as gas goes up so will the food, it sucks but the funny thing I notice is that if you get food stamps those don't seem to go up due to the cost of food going up.
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Re: US food prices increasing sharply
« Reply #62 on: March 10, 2008, 04:02:12 pm »
I doubt anybody hates coupons more than me, but you can bet I'm doing it.  It's a matter of total necessity now.  I cannot afford otherwise, and I have to save every dollar and make it stretch because I anticipate it only getting worse for the foreseeable future.

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Re: US food prices increasing sharply
« Reply #63 on: March 10, 2008, 04:06:08 pm »
Grasshopper, sorry, I don't know how to do money conversions.

1 € = approx $ 1,45

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Re: US food prices increasing sharply
« Reply #64 on: March 10, 2008, 04:10:10 pm »
Unless I'm mistaken, it works out to US$3,080,502 per gallon.
 :P

(or maybe US$11.64 per gallon...)

God forbid $11,64.....I think it's more like $8,40  ;-)

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Re: US food prices increasing sharply
« Reply #65 on: March 10, 2008, 04:10:57 pm »
Let them eat cake!

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« Reply #66 on: March 10, 2008, 04:13:44 pm »
Let them eat cake!

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Basically, yes.  That was the sentiment amongst the populace here in these parts.  People just couldn't believe how far up his ass his head was.  And mind you all, these are the sticks here.  This is republican Bush country for the most part.  Baptist churches dotting every bend.  The liberal mo is few and far between.
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Re: US food prices increasing sharply
« Reply #67 on: March 10, 2008, 04:15:02 pm »
God forbid $11,64.....I think it's more like $8,40  ;-)

Well that's better...not much, but better!

(I was converting GBP's--not Euros--my bad.)

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« Reply #68 on: March 10, 2008, 04:28:51 pm »

Basically, yes.  That was the sentiment amongst the populace here in these parts.  People just couldn't believe how far up his ass his head was.  And mind you all, these are the sticks here.  This is republican Bush country for the most part.  Baptist churches dotting every bend.  The liberal mo is few and far between.

Tim, I would save some of that so you have something to throw at Obama if he makes it to the oval office. He's a devoted Muslim.

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Re: US food prices increasing sharply
« Reply #69 on: March 10, 2008, 04:35:59 pm »
Well that's better...not much, but better!

(I was converting GBP's--not Euros--my bad.)

However I don't pay those prices for fuel.
My car drives on LPG (Liquid Pertoleum Gas), I get the same mileage as with unleaded, but much cheaper € 0,53 per litre (last summer I used pay € 0,42    :'(  )
Will be trading our current car in summer for the newest model and again on LPG.

Don't you guys have LPG in the USA ?

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« Reply #70 on: March 10, 2008, 04:46:22 pm »
Grasshopper, sorry, I don't know how to do money conversions.

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Re: US food prices increasing sharply
« Reply #71 on: March 10, 2008, 05:30:49 pm »
Hey Grasshopper,

The loaf of bread I am talking about is about nine inches long (about 22.5 centimeters) and weighs about one pound (453 grams). I have food intolerances so my bread is not made with wheat, oats, barley or rye, which is why it costs more.

I am going to expand the garden this year. I may as well share with others, since I enjoy doing it anyway.

Nothing like fresh ears of sweet corn and other goodies in the summer - and in the freezer.

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However I don't pay those prices for fuel.
My car drives on LPG (Liquid Pertoleum Gas), I get the same mileage as with unleaded, but much cheaper € 0,53 per litre (last summer I used pay € 0,42    :'(  )
Will be trading our current car in summer for the newest model and again on LPG.

Don't you guys have LPG in the USA ?

There  was a push to use CNG (compressed natural gas), but it costs more than gasoline and there was no infrastructure to support it. So, to answer your question, no, there isn't.

Hybrids may be the next big thing, We'll see.

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« Reply #72 on: March 10, 2008, 05:34:22 pm »
Do you grow pumpkins? pumpkin soup is sooooo yummy :-)


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Re: US food prices increasing sharply
« Reply #73 on: March 10, 2008, 05:49:55 pm »
Do you grow pumpkins? pumpkin soup is sooooo yummy :-)


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Oh yes. I love pumpkin soup - and growing pumpkins.

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« Reply #74 on: March 10, 2008, 06:32:17 pm »
Pumpkin soup?  Sounds interesting.  Whats in it besides pumpkins?
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« Reply #75 on: March 10, 2008, 06:39:01 pm »
Pumpkin soup?  Sounds interesting.  Whats in it besides pumpkins?
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« Reply #76 on: March 10, 2008, 07:51:39 pm »
Cool, thanks, MtD.  We will have to try it.
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« Reply #77 on: March 10, 2008, 08:06:08 pm »
Pumpkin soup? That doesn't sound too good but I sure would love the pumpkin seeds. Throw those bad boys in the oven with a lil salt, instant munchie food. Uh, Mark, how about shipping me some ears of corn...
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« Reply #78 on: March 10, 2008, 09:20:55 pm »
I looked at my online statement a minute ago. They have a section that tells you where your money went.
In January I spent $503.61 on groceries in February I spent $617.02.

$113.41 more in one month is pretty drastic considering I haven't been buying more than usual or better than usual.


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« Reply #79 on: March 10, 2008, 09:37:44 pm »
Pumpkin soup? That doesn't sound too good but I sure would love the pumpkin seeds. Throw those bad boys in the oven with a lil salt, instant munchie food. Uh, Mark, how about shipping me some ears of corn...

Its great in Winter, with a nice chunky bread... our local positive living centre, (that has friday lunches for poz/affected) makes it nearly all winter, its fantastic :-D and we're encouraged to take leftovers (yummo)


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« Reply #80 on: March 11, 2008, 12:00:14 am »
Don't worry, it's a worldwide crisis with no end in sight in the short term.



Actually not really.  Prices have barely risen in Canada.  Its hitting the USA far harder since the fool in the White House has let the dollar plummet like a stone as investors see the US deficit spinning out of control thanks to stupid endeavours like Iraq.  Add to that the ethanol fiasco sucking up crops, lax financial oversight of the mortgage market leading to the subprime debacle and you have a perfect storm for the USofA.  I wonder how massive the protests in the street would have been in 2000 had people had a foretaste of what a disaster Bush would be?  This is what you get for not standing up for democracy.
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« Reply #81 on: March 11, 2008, 12:43:07 am »
Actually not really. 

Actually, yes really. Except for Canada apparantely.

http://www.guardian.co.uk/environment/2008/mar/10/food.unitednations

The UN's World Food Programme raised the alarm last month when it warned that it would soon not be able to afford to feed millions of people in poor countries because of a 40% increase in food prices.

That, along with rising energy prices, has sparked panic around the world that global inflation may be set to rise. The surge in food prices is being put down to increases in demand for foodstuffs for cattle in the face of surging meat demand in China and India, the increasing use of biofuels and climate change.

http://www.sundayherald.com/news/heraldnews/display.var.2104849.0.2008_the_year_of_global_food_crisis.php

The bank points out that global food prices have risen by 75% since 2000, while wheat prices have increased by 200%. The cost of other staples such as rice and soya bean have also hit record highs, while corn is at its most expensive in 12 years.

The increasing cost of grains is also pushing up the price of meat, poultry, eggs and dairy products. And there is every likelihood prices will continue their relentless rise, according to expert predictions by the UN and developed countries.

High prices have already prompted a string of food protests around the world, with tortilla riots in Mexico, disputes over food rationing in West Bengal and protests over grain prices in Senegal, Mauritania and other parts of Africa. In Yemen, children have marched to highlight their hunger, while in London last week hundreds of pig farmers protested outside Downing Street.

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« Reply #82 on: March 11, 2008, 06:01:10 am »
The bank points out that global food prices have risen by 75% since 2000, while wheat prices have increased by 200%. The cost of other staples such as rice and soya bean have also hit record highs, while corn is at its most expensive in 12 years.

Stevie, it would have been nice if they would have said who is actually making the profits on the price increases. So far it hasn't been the farmer that produces the grain. It use to cost a farmer 10 cents a bushel to have grain hauled to the river just last year, to over 25 cents a bushel this year just to cover the cost of fuel increases. The farmer isn't making the money and the truckers sure aren't making it. The middle men are the ones that are making a killing. As for the corn being used to make ethanol, it is not the same corn that is used for human consumption and cannot be blamed for the increases.


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« Reply #84 on: March 11, 2008, 07:26:14 pm »
Couldn't agree with you more Rod. The consumer gets screwed, the farmer seems to get screwed, someone is pocketing the profits.

I know nothing about the ethanol debate. We don't have a big bio fuel industry in Aus nor do we grow that much corn.

I guess my point is that, except for Canada, it is a worldwide phenomina and likely to continue. I did read something somewhere that one of the many factors is the growing affluence in India and China. Consumption of beef per capita has more than doubled in 10 years and it takes 8kg of grain to produce 1kg of beef - when you are talking a combined India/China population of more than 2 billion the stress on grain supplies is mind boggling. The drought in Aus over the last 7 years has added to the problem, especially for wheat as we are one of the world's largest exporter of wheat.

As time goes on, more and more people are going to start to grow as much of their own as they can - especially in the US and Aus where people tend to have backyards big enough to support a decent sized vege garden.
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« Reply #85 on: March 11, 2008, 07:31:43 pm »
It seems that prices on EVERYTHING are creeping upwards, reflective of the ever-increasing cost of gasoline.

What does gas cost where you live?  Ours went up 5 cents yesterday, it is now $3.19 for regular.    I may have to buy a bicycle.

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« Reply #86 on: March 11, 2008, 07:38:35 pm »
A$1.45 a litre, or about A$5.50 a gallon. That is about $5.00 US a gallon.
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« Reply #87 on: March 11, 2008, 07:57:14 pm »
Thank That Deity I Don't Believe In that I don't own a car.

Did Bush really say that he wasn't aware of gas prices going up?

Who's advising this man?  A retarded Rasputin and a drunk 6 year old?

I'm surprised I didn't hear about that, since I get my news from those well-known Marxist-Leninists at the BBC.

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« Reply #88 on: March 11, 2008, 09:51:31 pm »
Another freebie (B1G1F) for you Meat Heads at Einstein Bagels. Hurry ends 3/17.

http://www.metsource.com/einstein/3088_EBBPastrami3Spicy/

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« Reply #89 on: March 11, 2008, 09:54:23 pm »
What does gas cost where you live?  Ours went up 5 cents yesterday, it is now $3.19 for regular.    I may have to buy a bicycle.

 >:(

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« Reply #90 on: March 12, 2008, 07:24:25 pm »
Gee. I only paid $3.21 for regular unleaded  :P

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« Reply #91 on: March 12, 2008, 07:44:40 pm »
I paid nothing for gay today.  Oh... we have this here:

http://www.phillycarshare.org/

but then we're all libtards here in Philly (but I need to get a PA driving license)
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Re: US food prices increasing sharply
« Reply #92 on: March 12, 2008, 11:14:46 pm »
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Re: US food prices increasing sharply
« Reply #93 on: March 13, 2008, 05:27:27 am »
A loaf of bread here is 1.69
Gas on Monday for reg. unleaded was 3.09 gal. and last night it rose to 3.39 gal.
Milk 3.89 gal.

The higher the fuel prices go, the more it's going to cost everyone for food and necessity items. Everyone buy plenty of KY because the screwing the working class is going to get is just in its beginning stages. I get enough telephone books so I'll have plenty of toilet paper on hand.

I don't know if in your local newspapers anyone else notices that every time the price of gasoline goes up the more drive offs there are at the gas pumps. Our gas stations are starting to look like they are competition with the UK for CCTV honors. Not to say that the note on the pumps, "Please Pay Before Pumping" are in abundance.

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Re: US food prices increasing sharply
« Reply #94 on: March 13, 2008, 08:22:16 am »
Gas yesterday was $3.58 a gallon for regular unleaded.  Yes, there are a lot of drive-offs here also, Roddles.  Things just keep going from bad to worse.
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Re: US food prices increasing sharply
« Reply #95 on: March 13, 2008, 09:26:19 am »
 Every thing has gone up. Have you noticed how much a couple of chicken breast cost these days.
 As far a gas goes, I have a double whammy , gas for the car and I heat my home with propane. Its now down to allot of rice to eat and the car stays in the drive way. 
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Re: US food prices increasing sharply
« Reply #96 on: March 13, 2008, 10:08:45 am »
Just curious....

Here on The Rock, I pay £0.53 for a PINT of milk - with today's exchange rate that equals $1.08. There are eight pints in a gallon, so that would be $8.64 a gallon for milk.

A loaf of bread costs me £1.29, which is $2.63.

How do we compare?

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Re: US food prices increasing sharply
« Reply #97 on: March 13, 2008, 10:39:59 am »
Get a cow and sow some wheat. What are your gas prices like there Ann?

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Re: US food prices increasing sharply
« Reply #98 on: March 13, 2008, 11:40:53 am »
Hi Ann-
In Mass, you can get a good loaf of bread for around $2.30, the gallons of milk have been flucuating and right now are at $3.89 but almost a month ago, they were $4.59.
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Re: US food prices increasing sharply
« Reply #99 on: March 13, 2008, 12:06:39 pm »
Actually, yes really. Except for Canada apparantely...

Canada's the land inflation forgot.  I guess we're truly "the lucky country" ;)

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