Now, going to Costco is not generally high on my list of things to do. Oh sure, I like to wander around and look at all the neat stuff, and browse the books, and breathe in that fresh bakery smell…BUT I could do without the hoards of people, and the basket bashers, and the whiny kids…wow, I sound like a curmudgeon! I’m sure you have never longed to run smack into a cart that some thoughtless person has left abandoned in the center of the aisle while they go off to check out the fresh produce!
But today I saw something in Costco that made the trip completely worthwhile. I’m not sure it was completely legal and I am not sure how store security was not involved, but here it is:
As far as I know these are NOT service dogs and those are the only ones allowed in grocery stores. But who cares? They were behaving themselves. “Momma” was pushing them with one hand and pulling one of those oversized Costco baskets with the other. She was creating something of a traffic jam but no one seemed to mind. When I asked if I could take a picture, she grabbed a package of meat and held it up for her little charges to see.
I think this little fella was hoping for a sample. The poor little one in the back didn’t stand a chance.
We got what we needed at Costco, and some of what we didn’t, so it was a good trip.
All the roasted chickens were gone when we got there a little after noon, but we hung around and got a fresh one. The aroma in the car coming home was enough to whet anyone’s appetite and we were ready to dig in. I had a bit of left over teriyaki pork loin and a little green onion. I made some instant rice (don’t tell my daughter!), added the diced pork loin, onions, seasonings and a scrambled egg and we had ourselves a dinner of pork fried rice, Costco chicken, and some of those yummy little tomatoes that Costco sells.
Geez, this has turned into a commercial for Costco and I don’t even own any stock!
Just to prove it isn’t all about Costco, allow me to enjoy a short rant. I have had a few minor medical concerns since Thanksgiving and I have put off doing anything until after the holidays were over. So Tuesday morning I started making calls. Of the three things I needed to take care of, ZERO have been addressed! Between no call backs, sloppy lab people, and conflicting instructions, this week has been a total waste as far as medical issues go. I am not surprised that many older folks neglect their health until they are forced to confront an issue. It is just so darn frustrating and stressful to deal with the medical community that I would almost rather just go out on the ice flow and let nature take its course. Not really, but you get my drift.
Okay, end of rant, and I’ll start fresh on Monday and hope everyone leaves their stupid hats at home next week!
That’s all folks…have a great evening.
