Where Were the Pols?

I have managed to hit Costco every Thursday for the last 4 weeks. I don't know what it is about the place but it just seems to pull me in there like the tractor beam on Star Wars. Costco is the Death Star and I am the Millennium Falcon. That's right, I'm like the fastest ship in the galaxy. Anybody want to have a foot race? Okay, so reality is that I go to the Temple on Thursdays and like to hit Costco afterwards for the Hot Dog Combo and a little shopping as well. I picked up a few things this evening for the shop. Got to practice some stuff and work out some recipes as we are getting closer to opening the Cafe`. Nearly there peops. Waiting on inspection. I do have to say that I knocked out some Philly Cheese Steaks today. I think they went over pretty well. At least I know that Amy, Dad, and I liked them but don't know about Dani as she took hers to go. I like that sandwich.

Okay, so 4th straight Thursday at Costco and I have to report that there was something missing. Not a food item or the Snack Bar or anything like that. No, just a change in the pattern of the last few weeks. Where were the pols? I didn't see a single Polygamist family there this week. Really weird as they have been very evident over the previous three weeks. Last week proved the heaviest week in the study. Not sure what the change was this week. I was there at the same time I normally am but found myself seeking but not finding my fellow Costco members that happen to wear really old looking dresses with modern and hip footwear. Wonder where they were this evening? Oh well, next week perhaps. Wonder how they would react if I just walked up and started shooting the breeze with them. Maybe a great line would be "So, do you come here often?" Okay so I would likely never do this but it might be fun to see what their reaction would be if I did. Ooohhh, a little Jack Burton quote for the follow up question: "So what happens new girls come old girl go?" "Maybe...take your tie off" "I know what you mean my wife gave it to me for Christmas." Sorry, had to run with it.

This is an odd post filled with rambling. I guess I don't have a lot today. I really enjoyed the Temple today and loved just sitting in the Celestial Room admiring the architecture and thinking about the history of the building. Also felt a little something when I walked past the picture of the founding fathers and President Woodruff that hangs there. I really like that. Then the picture hanging in the foyer caught my eye as well. It is a close up of a single tree with a distant plateau landscape in the background. What a great picture. It was a good session and good to be there. Really, that is the highlight of my Thursdays not the Polygamist women hanging out at Costco or lack thereof.

Special thanks in closing to Mom who came and helped with more packing today. I have been dreading Natty's room and ma got in there and took care of it today. Thank you for all of the help ma. Love you much.