Today's Costco trip

[Retrograde]

Haven't been since the lockdown started in March, and we had a long list of basics that needed refilling, so we went to the Redwood City, CA, Costco. We got there around 10:30 (they don't seem to have their senior hours anymore, at least they're not listed on the web site) and there was a line of about 40 people (at least it was in the shade), all of whom were spacing themselves out and wearing masks. People were let in in small bunches. Inside, people mostly continued to observe a reasonable distance from other shoppers. I did see 2 people not wearing masks, but they looked to be under 10. Most shoppers seemed to have a list.

Meat selection was spotty: no packs of chicken thighs or wings, but we were able to find some normal-sized chickens. The fish selection looked good, not as much meat as previous visits. They did have a greater variety of produce in small-family quantities for a change. There was no shortage of toilet paper or other paper goods.

Overall, it was a more pleasant shopping experience than Costco usually is. I'm still puzzling about the shopper who had an entire cart full of cans of instant lemonade mix - and a bag of lemons.

[ProfessorGAC]

1. Interesting Twist At The End

Maybe it's for a big tub of lemonade and then float real slices on top.
That said, would be a pretty big party during a pandemic!

[coti]

10. Twist, ha ha, I get it! nt

[GentryDixon]

2. I actually ordered non perishables for home delivery.

As long as your order is over $75 there is no delivery fee.
By the time I had my order together it added up to well over the $75.
My order came by UPS in 2 boxes within 4 days. I was getting low on Almonds, Coffee Beans & Chicken Stock, so was tickled pink.💕 I even threw in some not necessary, but nice to have items.

[empedocles]

5. Finally, Costco had a few tp's left when I got there.

[judeling]

9. Yhey have converted several Business Centers

To fulfillment centers they are working through the backlog fast so it should be a 2 day turn around next time.

[GentryDixon]

12. My Costco I shop is in Salt Lake.

I was surprised they filled out of California, but maybe the next time I order it will be out of SLC. Whatever, I'm glad to have the option. 🤗

[Yavin4]

3. Maybe that shopper was taking that old saying, "When life gives you lemons...

make lemonade" too literally.

[FirstLight]

6. Heehee! thanks for that!

[JDC]

4. I was there last Friday. Senior hours were from 9-10

60 and over. We were asked to wait outside until 10 am. Which was the posted opening time online.

[Dream Girl]

7. I prefer that Costco, but I live closer to the Foster City. My last few visits have been better

Than non pandemic times. Less crowded.

[Bantamfancier]

8. Old food truck trick.

Mix up the instant in a big tub in the back. Put the real lemons in a basket on the counter.

[KentuckyWoman]

13. Beat me to it. The ones here have the clear water spigot thingy with some sliced lemon as well

[jmg257]

11. A line of 40 people? Is that a typical thing?

I’d be shopping elsewhere.

[MissB]

14. I've seen it at Costco, Trader Joe's and New Seasons

They’re all pretty much limiting the number of people in the store, metering folks in and out. The line outside gets long as folks keep their 6’ distance.

[jmg257]

15. Gotcha. I do Shop Rite and Price Chopper, luckily hasn't been that busy.