Cross-border day trip

Tagged along with brother when he took his gang shopping south of the border. This time it was quite different then his usual schedule. His objectives were:

1. To replenish my nieces' wardrobe which they're growing out fast.
2. Go with a bunch of other families to use bulk discount.
3. Grocery shopping.

My own goal: buy a front-button-or-zipper sweater that goes with that gray dress.

Turn out 5 families were going including my brother's. (I'm part of his.) 21 people in total. Everyone went separately and met at the Casino buffet at 11:30 near that premium outlet we went to with Steven. Lunch there was about $12 per head. The food was so-so. Looked way nicer than it tasted.

Then everyone shopped at the outlet. BCAA members can get a coupon pamphlet at the food court. Most of the discount is only good when you exceed a spending limit. With this many people, we were able to use some. (Not me, though...) I think at least 8 pairs of shoes were bought at Nike. Then we went our separate ways. Our group went to the Walmart nearby. When we were done, the next group just arrived. Seems like other people spent more time in the outlet. We never met again.

After that, we went to a big supermarket called Winco Foods. Their price is comparable with Costco but portions are much smaller. My sis-in-law loved it so much, she loaded up even though it wasn't in the plan. I think it should turn into a regular must-go. A bit far, though. Farther than brother's usual areas.

Then we went to Costco. Got some more stuff and ate dinner there.

One last stop at another Walmart because my brother couldn't find the replacement car light bulb.

All the time it rained. Actually my neck and shoulders started aching and freezing up late last night. Didn't get much sleep. On top on that, I misjudged the temperature and under-dressed. I was freezing since after lunch. It wasn't until late afternoon that sis-in-law found out and lend me her vest. It helped a lot but I was still cold. To make things worst, one of my nieces has a cold and sat next to me. Sneezing coughing blowing nose... I hope I won't catch it.

At the end, no sweater for me. (T_T) No Jo-ann no Michael's. Oh well, I don't mind it that much. I'm not in urgent need of craft supply.

And tomorrow is my dentist appointment at 10AM. Hope I don't die.