Everyone appreciates something free! One of the perks of shopping at Costco is the free samples.

Occasionally LB and I will go to

Costco

and, by the time we leave, there is no reason to have dinner.

At least for me.

Since we are planning to cookout on July 4^th, last Sunday LB decided we would go to Costco to pick up some of their sirloin burgers. I agreed with his good idea, so off we went.

While LB was looking at some Levis, I noticed a lady handing out samples.

“I wonder what she’s giving away”, I said.

To which he replied, “let’s go find out”.

Although very odd in appearance, the chicken burger was okay. Nevertheless, LB and I decided to purchase the sirloin burgers instead.

Then there was potato salad raspberry jalapeño dip with crackers salsa with tortilla chips a popsicle (aka a piece of a popsicle) Madeline’sNathan’s hotdogs and more.

After all of that, I was done.

But the shopping continued.

LB and I have been looking to purchase patio furniture.

We saw a very nice set floor model at Costco which was marked down $600 less than the online price. I liked it.

He liked it.

But there was still some uncertainty.

After some discussion, by the time we arrived back home, the decision was made. Later that day, LB called Costco. He learned that there were 3 sets available and he would be able to pick up a set that was still packaged the next day. LB checked with Wayne to see if he would be available to help, and on Monday morning, LB and Wayne collected and delivered 3 large boxes to our backyard.

The Barcalounger 6 piece Theater Seating Set

It was quite an undertaking to unbox and setup the collection, but LB was a champ, and I helped a little.