Can’t believe food prices…

[LargeOrangeFont]

Look at the calorie count on those things. If you wanna gain weight, there is no better food out there!

Hold my 30 pack of beer.

 

[rivermobster]

And that was 8 empty or pulling a day cruiser and fully loaded. I’ll even go back too the square bodies on that.

My 460 1 ton, towing my toy hauler...

Got 16 gallons per hour. (One tank per hour, dual tanks).

Good thing gas was cheap back then!

 

[rivermobster]

I was just having this conversation this weekend with guys at the river. Used to roll into Havasu with 4 to 6 buddies, boat in tow. We'd all crash in one hotel room, pitch in for gas for truck and boat, barely eat and buy a few 30 packs of CL. Whole fuckin trip out the door for 3 days was like $200 each. LOL Crazy.

Hotel room???

Baller.

 

[coolchange]

My 460 1 ton, towing my toy hauler...

Got 16 gallons per hour. (One tank per hour, dual tanks).

Good thing gas was cheap back then!

No problem. Just drive 160 miles per hour!

 

[Jay Dub]

Whole Foods costs your whole wallet. Smart and Final is interesting. It’s like a crossroads of Costco, Walmart, and a restaurant supply store. Need a 6lb block of cheese? Got it!!

We love smart and final. been shopping there for years. your analogy is spot on.

 

[Javajoe]

There was a post the other day someone looking for King Crab- I was in Albertsons yesterday and King Crab was $62.00 a lb Thats friggin $240.00 for 4 legs.
F- that.

One short leg at Costco yesterday was 64.00

 

[Bigbore500r]

My 460 1 ton, towing my toy hauler...

Got 16 gallons per hour. (One tank per hour, dual tanks).

Good thing gas was cheap back then!

If you tow 55mph, thats 3.4275 MPG Joe.......

Is this why you made 460 leave RDP?

 

[EmpirE231]

It’s $50 to feed a family of 4 @ The habit... and a little over $100 to fill up the 23 gallon tank in the truck.... but hey.... it’s not inflation.

Even in n out raised prices

 

[Tank]

Hotel room???

Baller.

Did you miss the part where there was 6 of us sharing one room at the ramada? LOL



While we're on this whole inflation topic, co-worker just told me he was listening to a pod cast this morning and a CEO of a global transport firm was discussing the back up of boats at ports etc. Said we haven't seen shit yet. This will snowball and is going to be way worse in 6-8 months. he also spoke to the fact that all those companies that were back or coming back to the US under Trumps tax breaks have now fled back over seas under Biden. So, even more need for cargo ships to get stuff to the US, less quality product made over seas and less money staying here in the US.

Biden / Harris - shits AWESOME!!

 

[LargeOrangeFont]

Did you miss the part where there was 6 of us sharing one room at the ramada? LOL

Told you.. extreme prejudice.

 

[rivermobster]

If you tow 55mph, thats 3.4275 MPG Joe.......

Is this why you made 460 leave RDP?

Among other things!

 

[hman442]

I ditched buying a combo at a sandwich shop or any fast food place years ago. Overpriced soda and chips! As a family, we do the same. No tip, unless the workers are cool/engaging.

Sit down restaurants we pretty much avoid. Service & food is subpar relative to prices. And beer/wine/cocktail is pricey.

Groceries are way up in price.

What’s up with food truck pricing? They charge more than a good sit down restaurant while largely lacking the physical space rent overhead. I avoid those like the plague.

I agree on the sit down restaurants these days, but I'll stick up for the food trucks. A lot of them have a limited menu, but do a fantastic job on those few items. There is one local that does a burger, or a pastrami sandwich - they are both about four inches tall, with a stick holding them together, and the stick has a dill pickle spear & an onion ring on it. They come with really good fries. I don't mind paying a premium for those, but yes, I've wondered too, how come they cost more, but have a small overhead compared to a brick & mortar restaurant.

 

[angiebaby]

You ever watch diet for a new america? Old documentry on the meat industry done by the heir of the basken robbins estate. eye opener.

I have not, but I will add it to my watch list. "Food, Inc" is another good one, along with "That Sugar Film"

 

[angiebaby]

Hotel room???

Baller.

We camped in a cove from 1976- the early 90s.

 

[Your ad here]

It’s $50 to feed a family of 4 @ The habit... and a little over $100 to fill up the 23 gallon tank in the truck.... but hey.... it’s not inflation.

Even in n out raised prices

$85 for 2 adults and 3 kids at Juicys. Breakfast wasnt impressive and the pancakes were luke warm and had a bite taken out of the bottom one when they set my plate down.

 

[LuauLounge]

Our local river spot, lunch for two is $100.
2 sandwiches at $11 and 7 Kettle/sodas at $8

 

[Joker]

We might go out once a week if that. Pre Covid it would be at least 3x a week. Customer service sucks

 

[boatnam2]

We went big last night celebrating a good all clear health check up. Open check book style, (2) steak and lobster at Sizzlers all in with tip $70.

 

[78Southwind]

Chili's 3 for $10 for the win...

 

[petie6464]

Food is expensive no matter where you get it. I'm just thankful I have the ability to buy food and eat as I want.

I cook my own meals 99.9% of the time. . I have the squirts .1 % of the time..

 

[185EZ]

30 pack of Coors Light- $35.00 WTF!!!! (Idaho)

We visited friends in canada a couple years
I almost had to quit drinking lol

The Beer Store

www.thebeerstore.ca

 

[ssc]

The last 2 times we went to our favorite place in Havasu for breakfast burritos it was terrible. 2 burritos and 2 drinks is $31. We get the steak and egg burrito. The last 2 times the eggs were burned and dry. They were actually brown. Minimal potatoes and virtually no onions nor peppers. Only 3 small pieces of tough dry steak. I only took one bite and that was it.

The first time, I figured it was a fluke. The 2nd time I decided it is how they are saving money. I contemplated complaining to the service girl, but seems to me that complaining about food never ends well. I sent an email to the owner/manager. I even had pictures. His response was I should have told someone and basically piss off. They can continue to lose customers and they can piss off.

Cheers, Steve

 

[Looking Glass]

Somebody’s got to pay for the $15+ minimum wage.

Bless them!!, they are not sitting home and drawing unemployment.

 

[Tank]

The last 2 times we went to our favorite place in Havasu for breakfast burritos it was terrible. 2 burritos and 2 drinks is $31. We get the steak and egg burrito. The last 2 times the eggs were burned and dry. They were actually brown. Minimal potatoes and virtually no onions nor peppers. Only 3 small pieces of tough dry steak. I only took one bite and that was it.

The first time, I figured it was a fluke. The 2nd time I decided it is how they are saving money. I contemplated complaining to the service girl, but seems to me that complaining about food never ends well. I sent an email to the owner/manager. I even had pictures. His response was I should have told someone and basically piss off. They can continue to lose customers and they can piss off.

Cheers, Steve

Breakfast is my favorite meal. Although I rarely eat it. But I can't justify going out for breakfast anymore with how much it costs coupled with the fact I can make every single thing on the menu myself and it's just as good 90% of the time. vast majority of our eating out is sushi. Can't make that shit at home. Well, don't want too at least.

 

[Looking Glass]

We do Walmart for regular groceries, Smart and Final for fruits and veggies, Stater brothers for anything else. .99 store is good as well for the basic stuff.

There aren’t any Mexican markets around me or I’d be going there.

How many "Speed Cars" did you put Deposits on?

 

[LargeOrangeFont]

The last 2 times we went to our favorite place in Havasu for breakfast burritos it was terrible. 2 burritos and 2 drinks is $31. We get the steak and egg burrito. The last 2 times the eggs were burned and dry. They were actually brown. Minimal potatoes and virtually no onions nor peppers. Only 3 small pieces of tough dry steak. I only took one bite and that was it.

The first time, I figured it was a fluke. The 2nd time I decided it is how they are saving money. I contemplated complaining to the service girl, but seems to me that complaining about food never ends well. I sent an email to the owner/manager. I even had pictures. His response was I should have told someone and basically piss off. They can continue to lose customers and they can piss off.

Cheers, Steve

Cambells for breakfast burritos. The end.

 

[LargeOrangeFont]

How many "Speed Cars" did you put Deposits on?

More and more every day.

 

[DrunkenSailor]

I saw New York steaks on sale at Stater Bros. For $15.99 per pound! I'm retired, make good money, but I refuse to spend that kind of money for those shit steaks.

Meat prices at our staters went through the roof. Gave me an excuse to start going to the butcher. The price difference is smaller now for much better cuts.

 

[nameisbond]

Was two towns over and they have lower taxes on cigarettes. $13.75 per pack VS my area's $15. Gas in my town is $1.60 per liter. The town I was in today doesn't have the stupid carbon and transit tax we have. Gas was $1.45 per liter. Filled up and bought a carton.

 

[wishiknew]

It’s $50 to feed a family of 4 @ The habit... and a little over $100 to fill up the 23 gallon tank in the truck.... but hey.... it’s not inflation.

Even in n out raised prices

I went to the butcher shop in Laverne and got two 2” filets 52 dollars wtf and he wanted a tip after

 

[endobear]

Was two towns over and they have lower taxes on cigarettes. $13.75 per pack VS my area's $15. Gas in my town is $1.60 per liter. The town I was in today doesn't have the stupid carbon and transit tax we have. Gas was $1.45 per liter. Filled up and bought a carton.

Screw that.
Been a pack+ a day smoker for about 30 years. I'm done after my vacation.

 

[rmarion]

Costco..hot dog and soda...

I believe its still $1.59

 

[HALLETT BOY]

I never understood how that was possible.

4.10 gears , 3 speed trans and small diameter 16 “ tires

 

[LargeOrangeFont]

4.10 gears , 3 speed trans and small diameter 16 “ tires

The OBS trucks had overdrive.. That's why it never made sense.

 

[Gonefishin5555]

When I first started going to the river, I slept in my truck. Only took trail mix and drinks for the ride there.

Then I got serious, and moved up to a dome tent!

Seems like we had Way more fun back then

We used to fill several ice chest with beer and bring a couple bags of chips. That’s all we brought on the lake when we were single. Occasionally we would do something crazy like bring a watermelon. Uncut of course

 

[boatnam2]

2 jack tacos still seems like the best deal in town, Costco hotdog a close second but you got to eat $7 dollars worth of tums when your done with either.

 

[ATKpilot]

You guys sound like old people. Back in the day gasoline was 15cents a gallon. If your going to spend $100k for a boat everything else is change.

No, they/we are just reminiscing how it was before Xiden .... besides there is some really funny shit on here that reminds me of back in the day...and that day wasn't that long ago

 

[monkeyswrench]

No, they/we are just reminiscing how it was before Xiden .... besides there is some really funny shit on here that reminds me of back in the day...and that day wasn't that long ago

Less than 9 F'n months...

A woman can go from conception, to motherhood...
Or, a band of freaks can destroy a nation.

"Back in the day", wasn't that long ago, and yet it feels like years

 

[WhatExit?]

You guys tip when you go pickup take out and if you do, how much?

 

[LargeOrangeFont]

You guys tip when you go pickup take out and if you do, how much?

No. I did during lockdowns, not now.

 

[CarolynandBob]

Going out to eat has just become a sore point for me. I eat in as much as possible. Eating out has become expensive, the food is not that good, long waits, and basic customer service doesn't exist.
What gets in my head is I can eat out or save the $600 a month and apply it to something that will provide opportunity. $600 is a lot to flush down the toilet monthly.

This. We were kind of forced to cook at home more. We got in the habit of going out about 4 days a week. Wife had stomach issues for years. Was finally diagnosed with Celiac Disease (can't have gluten). So we did a bunch of research and changed everything about our eating. (well I still cheat a little) Started cooking at home and mainly only eating fresh fruits, veggies and meats. Feel better and lost weight. Now it is fun to find new recipes.

What we didn't realize was how much we were spending eating out. At the end of the 1st month there was 1200 ish money left over in the account I pay bills with. Panicked a little and tried to find what I didn't pay. Everything was paid. It was the eating out. Went back and looked at the other months of the credit card bill and it was the same thing. Eating out.

 

[Javajoe]

Just spoke to a Stater Bros. Delivery driver. He said ya better buy your Turkey when ya can. Gunna be a shortage and high prices

 

[Water Romper]

Does anyone ever have a good day here? LOL.....we have become the grumpy old mens club. Driving $100k+++ boats complaining about fast food prices.

You have a good point. Im employed, have a house, family and friends are good- guess I should be grateful (which I am)

 

[Your ad here]

Anybody notice the price of chocolate and candy at the gas station counters? $2.50+ for a 2 pack of regular reese's, not the jumbos. Sometimes I get a Monster and Reese's before making that drive from Indio to Phoenix but with those prices it may be cheaper to buy from the guy with the backpack. Lol.

 

[TCHB]

No, they/we are just reminiscing how it was before Xiden .... besides there is some really funny shit on here that reminds me of back in the day...and that day wasn't that long ago

I heard this back when I bought a new Sanger from the boat show in 1987.

 

[Gelcoater]

Subway foot long. $17. I was like “whaaaaat?!?” Yes I added bacon, it’s the only thing that has flavor there.

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Every dinner now is over $100 with my family of four going out.

You guys eating in more often lately?

Yep. Eating in more since the plandemic kicked in.
The wife started spending more for quality food, grass fed this and organic that. Gardening, growing our own.
After a year plus doing it with not so much fast food? If I get fast food it sucks.
Other than a couple of local diner or bar/grill joints fast food doesn’t really hit it anymore, except the once every three or four month In&Out burger but do admit to eating off the taco truck 2-3 times a week

Don’t really miss fast food at all as it doesn’t taste the way I remember it or my tastes have changed. Most of it just tastes like salty grease.

 

[RCDave]

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[C-2]

It’s $50 to feed a family of 4 @ The habit... and a little over $100 to fill up the 23 gallon tank in the truck.... but hey.... it’s not inflation.

Even in n out raised prices

Paid $44 for two double cheeseburgers, a single cheese burger, 3 fries and 2 drinks from Shake Shack in Pasadena last night. Wife and daughter love it...I don't get it, they are the size of a Hawaiian sweet roll.

 

[LargeOrangeFont]

Costco..hot dog and soda...

I believe its still $1.59

But no onions or fresh relish anymore.

And pizza is only cheese or pepperoni.

 

[spectra3279]

Just spoke to a Stater Bros. Delivery driver. He said ya better buy your Turkey when ya can. Gunna be a shortage and high prices

Good thing I haul butterball turkeys. Maybe I can snag a couple