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meow2u3

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20. I did not go out at all yesterday, nor did I buy anything

Reply to PeaceWave (Original post)

Sat Jan 31, 2026, 09:59 AM

Jan 31

The reason was not just solidarity with the general strike. It was just too freaking cold to go out, with a high temperature of 16F with nasty winds. I bought a pizza the day before so it'll last me the entire weekend.

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This message was self-deleted by its author [View all] PeaceWave Jan 30 OP

I had to go out shopping as I arrived visiting my mother in law in Arizona and had to shop to fill up kimbutgar Jan 30 #1

Mainly just boycotting any large or small businesses that donate and support MAGA Blue Owl Jan 30 #2

I didn't find out about it until I was getting ready for work. mwmisses4289 Jan 30 #3

This message was self-deleted by its author PeaceWave Jan 30 #5

What would you then suggest as a viable alternative? Torchlight Jan 30 #9

How do you know? llmart Jan 30 #11

Living on canned green beans until the snow melts bucolic_frolic Jan 30 #4

This Needed More Publicity DET Jan 30 #6

Advertise at least 2 weeks in advance Ferryboat Jan 30 #7

This message was self-deleted by its author PeaceWave Jan 30 #8

Agreed, I learned about it when I opened this thread. Xavier Breath Jan 30 #14

I knew about it a week ago. llmart Jan 30 #10

This message was self-deleted by its author PeaceWave Jan 30 #12

Today was the only day I could get out to shop. nt Ilsa Jan 30 #13

I didn't hear about it until after lunch. Iggo Jan 31 #15

I HAD to shop today--- I only have rare access to transportation, and today was the day--- Jack Valentino Jan 31 #16

I think it's ok to buy things that one needs JI7 Jan 31 #17

Mother Nature helped some of us in the South stay home and not buy anything. raccoon Jan 31 #18

I have a nasty bug, staying in bed, tavernier Jan 31 #19

I did not go out at all yesterday, nor did I buy anything meow2u3 Jan 31 #20

I am on a business trip... Happy Hoosier Jan 31 #21