Back from: the auto parts store for replacement rear hatch struts, Costco for cat litter and water softener salts, and Shop Rite for Coke products* and coffee K-cups.
Note: Gas had jumped up to $2.99 and then $3.01 a week or so ago, and it's back to $2.97 today. I won't need any myself for a few more days, but I wanted to keep my loyal readership informed.
*The rotating sales of the Coca-Cola family of products and the Green Mountain family of coffee products are in my favor this week, so time to stock up. The Coke stuff is 4 six-packs of the 16.9-oz bottles for $10, which is as good as those get. That's 42 cents per Coke (not including bottle deposit etc.). I neglected to check the 12-packs of cans because I was just out for bottles today, but I'll do so when I'm back there. I know those used to be absolutely dirt cheap.