On Apr 23, 10:48 am, "Nunya Bidnits" > wrote:

> Yeah, GMTA, like you said... <g>. But damn they sure want a high price for
> shortys at the Price Chopper. I really don't like buying much at Sams
> because of the WalChinaMart thing but they are about half the price of PCs.

Boy, that's a whole different topic, eh? I know exactly what you
mean, but for a repair/remodel contractor like myself, I am in a
quandary. I am now talking with clients that are facing $400 - $600
in gas (depending on high school dependents) and with everything else
going up as well, they aren't exactly knocking my door down to reward
me with contracts. I have some repair work, but NO remodeling.

Since my income is way off... where do I shop? I split between a
local grocer and big blue, but I buy most meat at Sam's, whom the
butchers tell me buy from USA cattle ranches. I am sure they are beat
to hell and back on their prices, but at least some $$ stays here for
us. However, they weren't always sure about the origin of their
prepackaged hamburger.

> Problem is like I was saying that they cut them sideways! I can get them cut
> the right way, but have to order them ahead. I have never in my life seen
> that before... got any idea whats up with that silliness?

I have absolutely no idea whatsoever. They look ugly, awkward to eat
and cook. I rarely see them around here, and until lately, I just
attributed the "flanken" style ribs to a new guy at the saw.

But this has to be some kind of marketing ploy. You can bet your
retailer would be doing it if they weren't making money. But if I
can't buy the traditional short ribs I want, I dont' get 'em.

Robert