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11-21-2007, 04:51 AM | #1 |
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A few differences between Utah Co. Costco and OC Costco
I went with my FIL to the Costco in American Fork yesterday evening. I noticed a few things that were different and entertaining:
1. Large bottles of "Some Guy's Fry Sauce." Fry sauce is a concept that is totally foreign in SoCal, for good reason. In Utah, it is requisite eating with french fries. Personally, I prefer mustard. 2. Framed sketches of the Provo Temple. In the back, near the frozen section, there is an area of Church-related art, included framed paintings/drawings of the Provo Temple, the Sacred Grove, and Joseph Smith. In the OC Costco, I have never seen any Jewish, Muslim, or Catholic merch. 3. Kirkland brand Nativity scenes for $99. Kirkland bottles water, makes paper products. Now they are branching out into religious symbology. I guess if I wanted to buy religious symbols, why go with a name brand when I can buy them cheaper in bulk? 4. Personal checks.....all the Costcos I have been to, you either need cash, AmEx, or an ATM card. This Costco accepts checks. At least in the pharmacy area. It would NOT be Utah without knuckleheads writing checks for "$10 over." 5. Laptop computer section has a red Sony Vaio on display with a Salt Lake Temple background on the desktop. On a side note, we went to a place called Desert Star Theater in Murray. I asked around if the locals knew Il Padrino Ute. Those that knew of him spoke highly of him.
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11-21-2007, 05:06 AM | #2 | |
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My loss.
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11-21-2007, 05:18 AM | #3 | |
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There is one portion where the MC onstage is recognizing birthdays and anniversaries and asking whether people have come from out of town. My in-laws had indicated previously that my wife and I were visiting from OC. He asked me in the audience if we were from the burning part of OC or the non-burning part. I told him that the fire reached about 5 blocks from our home and we were close to evacuations. It killed the vibe because he couldnt make a joke about it. TripletDaddy strikes again. Forget Desert Star. If you and I meet, we should go to that dance place across the street and try our luck with some of the local young vixens.
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11-21-2007, 05:42 AM | #4 | |
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To the south is the Murray Costco. Across the street to the south is Murray High school. Across the street to the east is the junior high school which my two oldest attend. EDIT: Way to ruin the fun for everyone. I like doing that too.
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11-21-2007, 05:46 AM | #5 | |
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There is some dance place right across the street from The Desert Star. Also, The Desert Star claims to sell the "finest pizza and the finest toppings." Curious.
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11-21-2007, 05:50 AM | #6 | |
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Never had pizza at the Desert Star, so I can't comment on that. In fact, I've never been inside the Desert Star. The best pizza is at The Pie.
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11-21-2007, 05:52 AM | #7 | |
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I agree...the Pie in Provo is certaintly delicious...although it has since been renamed Good Time Charlies, FYI...
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11-21-2007, 05:55 AM | #8 | |
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I was talking about the one near the U campus.
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11-21-2007, 06:07 AM | #9 |
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It was a phony knock off, not affiliated with the vastly superior SLC original. It was right across the street from Helaman Halls. The name changed to Good Time Charlie's sometime in the 90s. I dont even know if it is still open for business these days. If you head to the game on Saturday, drive by and check it out. Maybe I will. It is only about 2 blocks from the stadium.
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11-21-2007, 03:06 PM | #10 |
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There isn't a Pie in Provo and pretty much never has been.
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