rose: i don't have a costco membership, even though i like going to costco. i go with my dad instead. it's a really great opportunity to spend time with him. it's been a while since we've been there, and there was lots to look at. unfortunately, the food testers were just getting set up, and taking their time at it too! so even though we swung by several times, none of them were ready. but we had a good time, nonetheless, and we got some useful things at bargain prices. my two sons and my dad and me.

thorn: we took the bus there. a different bus than we're used to taking. the way there was very straightforward, but the way back was not. then later today, conflict broke-out among the after-school kids, right before their dad arrived. so with both experiences, i feel that our time did not end on as well as it should've. i did manage to get off the bus (even though the bus driver drove past it), and the kids were not fighting when they left, but i would've preferred a more positive note to finish off the week.