Just back from Costco. Don't bother going.

[Midlodemocrat]

There is no food left. I had to buy it all to feed the pigs that live with me.

:grr:

[Call Me Wesley]

1. You're a farmer?

:shrug:

[Midlodemocrat]

2. I meant pigs in the sense of human pigs

who consume everything I purchase like it is their last meal.

[Call Me Wesley]

3. A fence and

this sign might help:

[Lisa]

52. if they ate like that in my house (and didn't offer to help shop/cook) ...

... it WOULD be their last meal! If I helped myself to candy, cookies, etc. outside of mealtimes, my mom would deduct that from my allowance. My aunts were even harsher -- starting at age 10, their kids had to help prepare meals, and make up menus for one day of the week (mom or dad would buy the stuff for them but the kids had to give them lists and stay within a budget). When my youngest cousin was at college, her roomies were in awe of her because she could do a whole Thanksgiving meal on her own (roast the turkey and everything), before she'd turned 19 ... the other students in her house were still opening cans or eating off the cafeteria meal plan.

[DeposeTheBoyKing]

4. But I want to!

I love Costco! It's not time to go yet, though - we go once a month. Have you tried the Kirkland 2% organic milk? It's to die for!

[Midlodemocrat]

7. I love Costco. I usually go twice a month.

The deals on cereal, toilet tissue, paper towels, wine, etc., can't be beat. Plus ours has some outstanding seafood.

[GOPisEvil]

5. I'm glad I went to Whole Foods then.

They still had food. :D

[Midlodemocrat]

6. Only because none of the Midlos live with you.

I swear those people are like locusts.

[GOPisEvil]

8. I can barely feed myself.

I can't imagine feeding other people. :scared:

[Midlodemocrat]

13. The worst part is when I go to grab an ingredient to make dinner

and it has been sucked down like candy. Like the black olives, or the feta cheese, or the bread. They are going through about 1 1/2 loaves of bread A DAY! I can't keep it in the house.

And their friends....Dear God. A bunch of my daughter's friends came over on a snow day and left me with essentially an empty pantry and two empty refrigerators. It was pretty scary. It was like that scene from Animal House. "Just keep your hands and feet away from his mouth".

[GOPisEvil]

16. 1 1/2 loaves a day?

:scared::wow:

[Midlodemocrat]

18. Yup. And that isn't including me or my husband.

The kids like toast for breakfast, then sandwiches for their school lunches, and then usually a PB and J after school. It is ridiculous.


Judging by the amount they eat, they should all weigh 1000 pounds.

[GOPisEvil]

20. Wow - I like bread, but damn!

:D

[Midlodemocrat]

21. And that doesn't include the english muffins, the bagels

and the bread I make from scratch. :grr:

[GOPisEvil]

24. Wow...wow...

:hug:

[AngryAmish]

In high school I ate 9-10 sandwiches a day

A boy has got to grow!

[Carni]

49. Jesus! LOL How many of them do you have?

If Costco can't keep them sustained you are in trouble my friend!

[Cobalt Violet]

9. I just bought all the tempeh, tofu and soy milk they had.

:hi:

[Midlodemocrat]

10. They must have restocked

Because I bought all the tempeh, tofu and soy milk they had. In addition to a myriad of other things.

[Cobalt Violet]

28. You must be the one who buy all the cactus pears!

They never have them when I go. I've never see them at Costco at all.

[GOPisEvil]

12. Ahh...I bought the fat-free vanilla yogurt and Amy's pizza rolls.

Good thing our shopping lists allowed us to be gluttons. :hi:

[seemunkee]

11. Do like my mother in law

She only would buy food no one really liked because otherwise it would just get all eaten.

[Midlodemocrat]

14. I'm thinking about getting an alarm for the pantry and the fridge.

and if you open either without permission, FROM ME, a hammer drops on your head. What do you think?

[I Have A Dream]

37. That's great!

:)

[Patiod]

44. That sounds like my mother

I tell her that normal people set out the appetizers when the guests arrive, and not 2 minutes before dinner.

"But if I do that, everybody will eat them"

/depression-era Irish

[Shine]

15. COSTCO: Where you have to SPEND $ to "SAVE" $

:eyes:

[LeftyMom]

22. The trick is not to go nuts there

It's like anyplace else, if you want to save money you go in with a list and don't impulse shop. I filled up the cargo area of my wagon with stuff I need and will use yesterday for $65. Can't beat that. :shrug:

Oh, I guess you mean the membership fee? I have an executive membership, so I get a % back. Over the year it pays for itself, plus I save a fortune on basics like bread, soymilk, peanutbutter, etc. Heck, I save enough on 3 items: gas, soymilk and ink cartridges to pay for my membership a few times over.

[Midlodemocrat]

23. That's like us.

We have an exec membership as well and we get a lot back every year because I purchase big ticket items there as well. I got a TV there, my digital camera, etc., I found that I can get higher end stuff for the same money as a Target, etc.,

The books are a real bargain as well.

[LeftyMom]

26. I'll probably get a laptop there soon

unless I see a kick-ass deal someplace else that's worth passing up Costco's return policy over. I like getting DVDs there, they have really good prices on them. Video games, too.

I get a lot of my office supplies for work there too, they're much cheaper than the office chain stores on basics like envelopes.

[Shine]

29. No, I was just saying a smart-ass line. We actually belong, too.

and we've also got the executive membership. Seriously, I could do a commercial for Costco. heheh. It's been a real benefit to have one in our community, despite the bitching everybody did when it first came.

I agree, the trick is to stay focussed on what's on your list and not get impulsive. Easier said, than done, however... ;)

[LeftyMom]

30. No kidding,

I'm always grabbing a DVD, book or something I didn't know I needed until I saw it.

[Shine]

33. I can't tell you how many pairs of Gloria Vanderbilt black stretch jeans

I've bought, over the years. hehehe.

I must say, Costco came in really handy last month when I was getting ready to throw my hubby his big 50th bd party for 150 people. We got all our drinks there. :thumbsup: AND, even better, they bought back all the wine we ended not using.

[LeftyMom]

34. I don't buy a lot of clothes there

I have a wierd shape and really have to try things on. I get clothes for LeftyKid there, though.

[Shine]

36. My kids have outgrown the sizes they have. It only goes up to 6x.

I guess I'm "lucky" with the jean thing. The stretch option really works for me, if ya know what I mean... :eyes:

[LeftyMom]

38. Oh, we're getting close then

he's just about out of 4Ts.

[Shine]

39. Yup, they grow fast, girlfriend. Once they start school, look out!

then it REALLY speeds up....

:pals:

[LeftyMom]

40. Well he's just about that age

but we homeschool. :D

:hug:

[Shine]

41. Well, kudos to you. I would NEVER have the patience or desire

to do such a thing, but more power to you!
:)

[LeftyMom]

42. See I'm the other way around

I can't imagine having the patience to deal with the beaurocracy involved in sending the kid to an institutional school. I have no idea how people manage it, I'd go nuts within a week. :yourock:

[Shine]

43. Hey, I think YOU ROCK, too, Lefty Mom.

:yourock:

I'm actually very lucky to have a wonderful public school district in our community, with lots and lots of parental involvement and excellent teachers. We feel very blessed.

:hug:

Hope you're having a great day!

[Carni]

51. Same here regarding the dreaded black stretch GV's lol

Additionally the Costco by me had "lucky brand" jeans once for 40 bucks a pair--they have never had them again and I wish they would! (they are great jeans)

[Scout1071]

17. Did you save any Borsin for me?

That stuff is the cheese of the Gods.

[Midlodemocrat]

19. Nope. Sorry. And, I am pretty sure my son and his two friends

ate it while they were hauling the groceries.

[LSK]

25. maybe im shopping for empty shelves

[Midlodemocrat]

27. In that case, you are in the right place.

[SoCalDem]

31. HAH.. you got MY leftovers.. I went YESTERDAY..$442.00

You got the brusied apples :)

Does your Costco have those gorgeous Queen Palms?? $35 bucks and they are at least 14 ft tall :)

and only $15 for a beautiful blooming camelia.. But alas, I took the Honda, not the truck ..

[Dave Reynolds]

32. I wish I had one near me,

but it may not happen.

http://www.mlive.com/news/aanews/index.ssf?/base/news-16/113732344897660.xml&coll=2

[AngryAmish]

35. Nominated!

Best post of the day.

[Midlodemocrat]

45. Why thank you!

I try.

[DS1]

46. Since when did M.A.T.C.O.M. move into your place?

:shrug:

[Midlodemocrat]

47. No frigging kidding.

These kids consume food like they are having their last meal.

Frankly, I think my food bill would go down with M.A.T.C.O.M.

[SOteric]

48. It's just 'cause they love your cookin'!!

:7

[Midlodemocrat]

50. Then why are they eating all the junk food?

And, to top it off, I got talked into allowing my teenager to have friends over tonight. 30 of her nearest and dearest.

I am going up to the roof now to get ready to jump off.