Went to CostCo for the first time & somehow lost 2 hours in an alternate universe. I got a new printer, enough pasta to feed Tony Soprano’s crew, made friends, discovered a dragon’s hoard of Zyrtec & I don’t know what else. I left there slightly dazed and with 36 rolls of toilet paper. - ThreadSky | a Reddit-style client for Bluesky

jennthorson.bsky.social • 33 days ago

Went to CostCo for the first time & somehow lost 2 hours in an alternate universe. I got a new printer, enough pasta to feed Tony Soprano’s crew, made friends, discovered a dragon’s hoard of Zyrtec & I don’t know what else. I left there slightly dazed and with 36 rolls of toilet paper.

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equinox55.bsky.social•32 days ago

I read this and so related, and thought, she’s a good writer, then looked at your profile. Of course!

jennthorson.bsky.social•32 days ago

Ha! I’m always making simple outings into whole adventures.

ebattermann.bsky.social•32 days ago

I hope you got samples of delicious things you never knew existed before & yet still will never buy

jennthorson.bsky.social•32 days ago

I did not due to general overwhelm but I did notice the informed and persuasive powers of the sample people!

daniellebeckman.bsky.social•32 days ago

But the important question is... did you get the $1.50 hot dog in the end? No Costco experience can be complete without a hot dog.

jennthorson.bsky.social•32 days ago

I did not and should have because I had to go home and cook. Next time!

kathleenelizabeth.bsky.social•32 days ago

🤣🤣

nancyflanagan.bsky.social•32 days ago

Welcome to our world.

chasmanla.bsky.social•32 days ago

Save time and your nerves and maybe your budget by ordering delivery via Instacart

jennthorson.bsky.social•31 days ago

I’m sure there will be times I want to do that, but I enjoyed the adventure this time.

solidarity5ever.bsky.social•32 days ago

Yeah... It's the best.

dihardner3.bsky.social•32 days ago

If you don't drop a minimum of $100, something is wrong.

jennthorson.bsky.social•32 days ago

It’s a wild experience.

annastasia77.bsky.social•32 days ago

It's so easy to drop a couple $100 and you're not even in the center yet!

I love #castco

jennthorson.bsky.social•32 days ago

There were so many things I noted where I didn’t need those items at the moment but when I ran out, I was totally going to get them at Costco.

jamielittleflower.bsky.social•32 days ago

Don’t expect them to be in the same place you saw them this time when you go again 😂

jennthorson.bsky.social•32 days ago

Oh no! Lol

mkmcmillan-1958.bsky.social•32 days ago

I find our local Costco has the best selection of fresh cut flowers. They are comparably priced and seem to last longer than those I get at the local grocery. And their pharmacy is the best price on 2 of my Rx’s..by a lot! And the pharmacy staff is topnotch.

jennthorson.bsky.social•32 days ago

I heard they do vaccinations there which is very convenient.

gypitneep.bsky.social•32 days ago

Crazy! Sounds great 😊

grantscrossing.bsky.social•32 days ago

Glad you're safe. Keep up the good work!

frandy52.bsky.social•32 days ago

Hope I can get membership next week; also hoping my SS check comes through

jennthorson.bsky.social•32 days ago

I hope it does for you, too. That’s a lot of added stress.

frandy52.bsky.social•32 days ago

So much these days. Thank you 🙏

jennthorson.bsky.social•32 days ago

I understand.

kimoralynn.bsky.social•32 days ago

It's a beautiful place 😍

jennthorson.bsky.social•32 days ago

I love everyone’s enthusiasm. I haven’t been met with this much enthusiasm over any one thing in a long time. It’s refreshing, really.

janna802.bsky.social•32 days ago

Only 36 rolls?

jennthorson.bsky.social•32 days ago

Oh yes, I only needs half a year’s worth, not the whole year. :)

oconnellaboo.bsky.social•32 days ago

Welcome to our world, Jenn. Hope you picked up a rotisserie chicken!

jennthorson.bsky.social•32 days ago

No, but I will. I’m a big fan of roast chicken.

noodle3310.bsky.social•32 days ago

Sounds like you had the perfect visit. I always leave there with more than I came in for but it’s always worth it

jennthorson.bsky.social•32 days ago

I’m comfortable with what I left with. I’m anxious to try some of the refrigerated foods. I’m testing out a lobster bisque tomorrow!

noodle3310.bsky.social•32 days ago

The meats and bakery are great too. Enjoy

jennthorson.bsky.social•32 days ago

I did get a massive amount of croissants, half of which I’m freezing.

chironarts.bsky.social•33 days ago

Yup. Sounds like a normal trip to Costco. Enjoy!

ladypatricia2.bsky.social•32 days ago

Been a customer since 1995

And same 😹😹

sandaval.bsky.social•32 days ago

pretty typical, actually

dineyg.bsky.social•32 days ago

Welcome Jenn,
We have been expecting You ....

jennthorson.bsky.social•32 days ago

Ha, thank you. I’m really enjoying the collective enthusiasm of people here about this.

d-bozo.bsky.social•32 days ago

Beat the rush is my take.

yoursinegritude.bsky.social•28 days ago

Well you are covered for allergy issues and toilet paper for a while. Both are a good thing. 🥰

jennthorson.bsky.social•28 days ago

I am possibly too excited about that. lol

yoursinegritude.bsky.social•28 days ago

At this moment and time, of our existence here in the USA, I can genuinely see being excited about having one’s allergy and toilet paper needs well covered. Maybe it’s just you and me 🫣

jennthorson.bsky.social•28 days ago

Anything that removes a tiny bit of the uncertainty and chance is welcomed by me at this point. So 36 weeks of TP it is!

yoursinegritude.bsky.social•28 days ago

36 weeks indeed. If it’s just to much, I can suggest next time pair up with another household and split the TP haul. I’ve done that in the past when I had less space in an apartment. There were three of us who split some of the items from COSTCO.

jennthorson.bsky.social•28 days ago

Oh, I’ll use it— it’s not like it’s going to go bad. I’ve tried not to get stuff I couldn’t store or freeze. I just have to pace myself. 😃

maybeimaleo.bsky.social•32 days ago

I hope you got a few good free samples. Sometimes you can make a meal.

jennthorson.bsky.social•32 days ago

I didn’t stop for them- it was one too many things to focus on this first trip. I did see them there, though.

time2speaktruth.bsky.social•32 days ago

You're doing it right!

nocturne19.bsky.social•32 days ago

Lol yep that's a thing that happens welcome

jennthorson.bsky.social•32 days ago

Ha, the sage nod: “Yes, yes, this is true.”

qitty1.bsky.social•32 days ago

omg. This is why I use the protective power of Costco online.😬I love Costco, but it's safer at a distance!

jennthorson.bsky.social•32 days ago

I can understand that. I left unsure what day it even was. lol

qitty1.bsky.social•32 days ago

😄

kempthead.bsky.social•32 days ago

I hate shopping at Costco. The crowds are unbearable and the checkout process is excruciating. Anything I get from Costco is ordered online and delivered.

The only thing worse is shopping at IKEA, where exits are hidden in hopes you will follow the entire maze from start to finish, like a lab rat.

jennthorson.bsky.social•32 days ago

Nice they have the delivery option.

wendyb701.bsky.social•32 days ago

Sounds like you did it right. Lol

catmomsue.bsky.social•32 days ago

Welcome to Costco world! It’s the best store!!

andrewwaterloo.bsky.social•32 days ago

Are you sure this wasn't a round of animal crossing? Did you pay with shells?

mordalo.bsky.social•33 days ago

But at least you won't need TP for awhile!

jennthorson.bsky.social•33 days ago

Over half a year, at my estimate. This amuses me greatly.

mordalo.bsky.social•33 days ago

Just wait until you buy paper towels from there!

jennthorson.bsky.social•33 days ago

I WILL be needing paper towels, and I am somewhat frightened about the quantities. 😁

thekimba.bsky.social•32 days ago

😂 that's a bona fide great outing!

jennthorson.bsky.social•32 days ago

It was way more fun than I expected.

darcyboo2.bsky.social•33 days ago

It’s glorious isn’t it 😁

jennthorson.bsky.social•32 days ago

It was a fun and surprising experience.

bustersmum.bsky.social•32 days ago

Did you venture into the bakery department? I hope you weren’t hungry when you entered 😄

jennthorson.bsky.social•32 days ago

I zoomed in on some croissants. (Well, “some” equaled pretty much a whole bakery’s worth.) I tried to not look too hard. Lol

lenhanger.bsky.social•32 days ago

Ma'am, that is a perfect CostCo trip. Welcome!!

jennthorson.bsky.social•32 days ago

Thank you!

lenhanger.bsky.social•32 days ago

Wife and I go together, we enjoy it.

jennthorson.bsky.social•32 days ago

I’m so impressed by the collective love folks have for this store. It’s not something that happens often.

lenhanger.bsky.social•32 days ago

We are headed to Costco on Saturday or Sunday. 😆

lenhanger.bsky.social•32 days ago

We have found the merchandise is good quality & you can get most anything you need. Just have to figure out the quantities.

mrdestructicity.bsky.social•33 days ago

Costco visits have only got worse since I got a chest freezer.

jennthorson.bsky.social•33 days ago

I don’t have one but I can see how that would happen. I need to clean out more things from my freezer before I can even look at their meat section.

ladonnapietra.bsky.social•32 days ago

Costco also sells chest freezers! And their appliance delivery is excellent!

jennthorson.bsky.social•32 days ago

I liked seeing they do so much delivery and even installation for some stuff! And I love the printer I bought. They only had one type of printer there but it was a great choice.

ladonnapietra.bsky.social•32 days ago

They will also take your old appliances (the ones that you're replacing with shiny new Costco appliances) away for free. They absolutely rock.

jennthorson.bsky.social•32 days ago

Very good to know! One less thing to worry about.

bfoxwv.bsky.social•32 days ago

Welcome to bulk shopping 🛒😀

jogino.bsky.social•32 days ago

We have been shopping like this for a decade or two. Every week. I can tell you that if we have a zombie apocalypse, we would be set for at least a year.

jennthorson.bsky.social•32 days ago

I already feel better prepared. Between this and the number of times I’ve seen Shaun of the Dead and Zombieland, I should be in good shape. :)