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Aussie105

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8. No problem!

Reply to riversedge (Original post)

Sat Nov 8, 2025, 12:56 AM

Nov 8

The drop in turkey numbers most likely matches the number of Americans who can't afford to buy turkey for Thanksgiving anyway.

Why not break with mindless tradition and look for alternatives?

Traditional celebrations always become an excuse for face stuffing, with the reasons for the celebration long faded from memory.

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Turkey Numbers Drop: Prices Could Jump 40% [View all] riversedge Nov 7 OP

As usual, looking for an excuse to jack up prices, again. mdbl Nov 7 #1

We're Going to Blame Trump for This Like He Blamed Biden for Egg Prices, Right? -NT- ruet Nov 7 #2

If it's good for the goose, it's good for the gander BaronChocula Nov 8 #7

population going even lower ver soon lol. sorry, turkeys. msongs Nov 7 #3

avian flu? RussBLib Nov 7 #4

Last year's Turkey was an 11 pounder for $4.65. HappyH Nov 7 #5

Come to Staten Island Polybius Nov 7 #6

No problem! Aussie105 Nov 8 #8

Cattle, turkeys, humans ... CountAllVotes Nov 8 #9

The market where I usually shop had a sale mnhtnbb Nov 8 #10

Kick ck4829 Nov 10 #11