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Title: Don't stop at Whataburger for breakfast before 5:00 am
Post by: retrofit on June 09, 2015, 04:11:05 PM
Saturday, June 6, 2015, I got up at 3:00 am to go fishing. Stopped at my local Whataburger as I often do to get a breakfast sandwich or rollup on the way to the landing. WOH! I get told that it is now corporate policy that eggs cannot be sold until 5:00 am due to the egg shortage. Really, what difference does it make if you sell me an egg at 3:00 or at 5:00, you are still selling me an egg. So folks, if you want breakfast before you go fishing, hunting, or to work, and you want to start before 5:00 am, you'd better go someplace, anyplace, other than your local Whataburger.
Title: Re: Don't stop at Whataburger for breakfast before 5:00 am
Post by: Reel 224 on June 09, 2015, 05:25:07 PM
Quote from: retrofit on June 09, 2015, 04:11:05 PM
Saturday, June 6, 2015, I got up at 3:00 am to go fishing. Stopped at my local Whataburger as I often do to get a breakfast sandwich or rollup on the way to the landing. WOH! I get told that it is now corporate policy that eggs cannot be sold until 5:00 am due to the egg shortage. Really, what difference does it make if you sell me an egg at 3:00 or at 5:00, you are still selling me an egg. So folks, if you want breakfast before you go fishing, hunting, or to work, and you want to start before 5:00 am, you'd better go someplace, anyplace, other than your local Whataburger.


We purchase our eggs locally at a fellow farmers. I do NOT! eat eggs out or from a supermarket....personal preference, but we only eat local or what we grow on our own farm. ORGANICALLY!  Eggs can and do get mishandled to often.

There is no egg shortage in our part of the country (NJ) Due to the egg shortage? Or due to lack of preparation ??? ::)   
Title: Re: Don't stop at Whataburger for breakfast before 5:00 am
Post by: Doug on June 09, 2015, 05:40:53 PM
Sounds like they just didn't feel like making eggs at 3:00 otherwise a totally dumb rule   Doug
Title: Re: Don't stop at Whataburger for breakfast before 5:00 am
Post by: Dominick on June 09, 2015, 05:48:45 PM
Somebody up there in a suit has to make it look like he is doing something to help the cause.  I agree it's dumb.  Dominick
Title: Re: Don't stop at Whataburger for breakfast before 5:00 am
Post by: Shark Hunter on June 09, 2015, 05:52:22 PM
That is the dumbest thing I have ever heard. I think I would give them an egg party. ;D
Title: Re: Don't stop at Whataburger for breakfast before 5:00 am
Post by: RowdyW on June 09, 2015, 06:23:41 PM
I've been wondering why the egg prices have jumped up 50% lately. First the oil producers rip us off now the chickens must have joined a Union. ;D
Title: Re: Don't stop at Whataburger for breakfast before 5:00 am
Post by: retrofit on June 09, 2015, 07:00:53 PM
Avian bird flu. The farmers in Minnesota, Iowa, & South Dakota are killing off their chicken and turkey flocks. The killed birds cannot be sold for human consumption. From what I hear from family and friends living in those States we are talking hundreds of millions of birds.
Title: Re: Don't stop at Whataburger for breakfast before 5:00 am
Post by: Reel 224 on June 09, 2015, 07:21:58 PM
Quote from: retrofit on June 09, 2015, 07:00:53 PM
Avian bird flu. The farmers in Minnesota, Iowa, & South Dakota are killing off their chicken and turkey flocks. The killed birds cannot be sold for human consumption. From what I hear from family and friends living in those States we are talking hundreds of millions of birds.

All the more reason to buy you eggs locally from small Organic farms. There is no shortage of eggs here as I said.
Title: Re: Don't stop at Whataburger for breakfast before 5:00 am
Post by: Shark Hunter on June 09, 2015, 07:48:31 PM
I guess there is some truth to the story then, but like you said. The 5am thing is ridiculous. Either you have eggs or you don't. Seems like neighboring states could take up the slack.
Title: Re: Don't stop at Whataburger for breakfast before 5:00 am
Post by: MarkT on June 09, 2015, 08:00:08 PM
We don't have Whataburger but Jack in the Box serves breakfast 7x24.  Besides, I have 4 In-N-Out's within 5 miiles!
Title: Re: Don't stop at Whataburger for breakfast before 5:00 am
Post by: Dominick on June 09, 2015, 08:26:52 PM
Quote from: MarkT on June 09, 2015, 08:00:08 PM
We don't have Whataburger but Jack in the Box serves breakfast 7x24.  Besides, I have 4 In-N-Out's within 5 miiles!
I tried the old In-N-Out years ago.  It got me in trouble a couple of times.   :D ;D :D ;D Dominick
Title: Re: Don't stop at Whataburger for breakfast before 5:00 am
Post by: Doug on June 09, 2015, 09:06:38 PM
Dominick did you try Quick Check afterwards?
Title: Re: Don't stop at Whataburger for breakfast before 5:00 am
Post by: Tightlines667 on June 09, 2015, 10:20:20 PM
For breakfast?
Title: Re: Don't stop at Whataburger for breakfast before 5:00 am
Post by: Reel 224 on June 10, 2015, 02:24:54 AM
Quote from: Dominick on June 09, 2015, 08:26:52 PM
Quote from: MarkT on June 09, 2015, 08:00:08 PM
We don't have Whataburger but Jack in the Box serves breakfast 7x24.  Besides, I have 4 In-N-Out's within 5 miiles!
I tried the old In-N-Out years ago.  It got me in trouble a couple of times.   :D ;D :D ;D Dominick


;D ;D ;D Man you are a sick puppy bro. That's the best ;) ;D
Title: Re: Don't stop at Whataburger for breakfast before 5:00 am
Post by: fsrmn on June 10, 2015, 05:28:30 AM
 ;D ;D
Title: Re: Don't stop at Whataburger for breakfast before 5:00 am
Post by: Big Tim on June 10, 2015, 11:59:53 PM
Quote from: Dominick on June 09, 2015, 08:26:52 PM
Quote from: MarkT on June 09, 2015, 08:00:08 PM
We don't have Whataburger but Jack in the Box serves breakfast 7x24.  Besides, I have 4 In-N-Out's within 5 miiles!
I tried the old In-N-Out years ago.  It got me in trouble a couple of times.   :D ;D :D ;D Dominick


Yup, same trouble here  ;D
Title: Re: Don't stop at Whataburger for breakfast before 5:00 am
Post by: Sledge on June 14, 2015, 01:15:45 AM
EGG SHORTAGE?  HA!  First I've heard of it.  But I'm another one that buys eggs locally.  Hmm...speaking of, I think I'll have some right now just for grins!   ;D
Title: Re: Don't stop at Whataburger for breakfast before 5:00 am
Post by: Shark Hunter on June 14, 2015, 06:06:13 AM
I've been a fan of Whataburger in the past. They make a good Burger. I can't say I've had one in a couple years. I will make me an egg sandwich this evening, just because I can.
I too have access to local farmers eggs.
Title: Re: Don't stop at Whataburger for breakfast before 5:00 am
Post by: Tightlines667 on June 14, 2015, 07:33:26 AM
I had one this morning, but actually the 'egg shortage' has driven cost up here in HI.  Price for a dozen went from ~$3.50 to ~ $6.00.  

I can hardly justify buying milk, eggs, bread, cheese at these prices...

1 Gallon Milk  = $6.54
Loaf of Fresh White Bread (1 lb) = $3.66

At least diesel and fuel costs are not much higher then the mainland.
Title: Re: Don't stop at Whataburger for breakfast before 5:00 am
Post by: Reel 224 on June 14, 2015, 01:53:05 PM
Quote from: Tightlines666 on June 14, 2015, 07:33:26 AM
I had one this morning, but a actually the 'egg shortage' has driven cost up here in HI.  Price for a dozen went from ~$3.50 to ~ $6.00. 

I can hardly justify buying milk, eggs, bread, cheese at these prices...

1 Gallon Milk  = $6.54
Loaf of Fresh White Bread (1 lb) = $3.66
Eggs (12) = $4.19

At least diesel and fuel costs are not much higher then the mainland.

Holly cow!  Gallon of Milk $3.40, Eggs per Doz. $3.00 Organic from small Farm, Bread I'm not positive But some ware around $2.00 In NJ Ill never complain about prices of groceries again.