Costco Shopping – June 6, 2010

* 18th Costco Shopping this year, 1st time this month.

Nothing special today.

That’s a lot of strawberries for one person. I cannot finish all that. But what can I do? Give up strawberries because I live alone?

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Random Pictures and Chat

This instant coffee from Starbucks is very good. These coffees come in handy when I visit my friends and relatives who don’t drink coffee. Costco sells these, but I don’t buy them. They are still too expensive. Also, this instant coffee is a must item if you are taking a cruise. A lot of cruises charge for coffee.

I got these 3 packs as a gift. They are enjoyable.

My friend measured my blood pressure the other day. I do not know what these numbers mean. Anyway, she said it’s good.

Lunch time

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Costco Shopping – May 26, 2010

* 17th Costco Shopping this year, 3rd time this month.

I went to Costco today to relieve the stress I had from work.
I should feel lucky that I have a job… but I am stressed.

I took my time and looked around.

I feel better now.

I am thinking about going back to Costco next week.
I find it therapeutic.

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Pancake Breakfast (with SPAM)

I was craving pancakes for Sunday breakfast (with SPAM).

SPAM:

I think SPAM is one of the most under-rated food items.
Whenever people talk about SPAM, they make faces and/or say “Yuck!”. As if they are too good for SPAM.

But the fact is that SPAM is one of the most popular food items. I don’t eat SPAM every day (not even every month). But I have to have SPAM once in a while. I love SPAM.

I eat SPAM raw when it’s freshly opened. And I love it fried.

Finally Opened the Printer

Here’s a printer I bought almost 2 years ago (September 2008). I paid $50.00 with free shipping.

My old printer died this weekend. So, after 20 months, I finally opened this printer. It prints well.

I went online and checked the price of this printer. They still sell this printer for $160 and up.

Update 2021 – I still use this printer. It prints well.

Costco gave me (back) $50

Hello there! I just got back from Costco. Unfortunately, my car broke down in the parking lot. But that is another story.

Allow me to introduce myself. My name is Alan, and I am from Seattle. The main two Costcos I shop at are the 4th Ave store (which is the original Costco, let me remind you!) and the Issaquah store. I go about 3-4 times a month, for both business and pleasure.

I buy most everything at Costco… food, electronics, clothes, household items, etc. I am single and in my 20s, so not really too much bulk stuff, I like Costco more for the deals on everyday items.  

So back to today. I noticed that the air conditioner I bought for my condo is now on sale. I purchased the unit a little less than a month ago for $50 more. I was not going to bring the unit in, so I brought the receipt in. Fortunately for me, the Returns man was most helpful; he checked my receipt and gave me $50 cash on the spot. Love Costco!

Of course, I immediately spent the $50 and then some the same day… getting a couple of Wii games (I just bought the Wii at Costco on Monday:), as well as coupon items Dove soap, toilet paper, San Pellegrino Limonata (which by the way, I take credit for Costco stocking as I wrote them a letter about the need to carry it… they listened!) and a copy of Toy Story on BluRay ($8.50 and comes with a free ticket to Toy Story 3!).  

I’ll try to remember to post photos in the future. Glad to be blogging here. I am a true Costco fan.