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James "Kimo" Rosen is a retired professional photographer
and amongst other things lived in a tent outdoors for 7 years.
Rosen currently resides on the tropical island of Kaua'i
with his best friend and spiritual adviser Ivanka-Obama, The Bipartisan Dog!
Above photo;
Costco Lihue takes a 1,000 steps back and brings back individual lines at the fine dining outdoor cafe and lieu of the maze lines similar to roped lines at banks. Below is how the lines looked before the renovations  
Sunrise from Monday, June 10, 2019
(The photo made it to Hawaii News Now)
Photo courtesy,
James "Kimo" Rosen
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Publishers note;
Aloha Readers,
Costco after a month's renovations went 1,000- steps backward at the outdoor cafe, they brought back single lines
in favor of the maze which is similar to roped off lines at banks.
This may not seem like a big deal to you, but everyone including the local managers and fast food junkies are asking why?
God bless,
James "Kimo" Rosen
Publisher/Blogger-n-chief~dakinetalk blog
This has been my routine for many years. A city the size of Lihue on an island is blessed to have a Costco.
their 'fine dining' outdoor cafe, they moved back 1,000 giant steps and bring back single lines in place of the lane maze similar to roped lines at banks where you go to the next available window. Now if you pick the wrong line and are stuck behind the guy ordering for the tour bus you are an excretory product out of luck.
Finally, after a long 3 years, they came through with the taped off maze lines on the ground, which satisfied myself and many others, since it was the same concept as ropes. Everything was going great with the maze! "If it ain't broke, don't try and fix it?"
has no explanation on bringing back single lines and is blaming corporate.
I spoke with one manager, not to mention any name and when I did he said as soon as he saw the construction crew drawing the straight lines back, he thought of me.
Aloha Readers,
This may not seem like a big deal to you, but everyone including the local managers and fast food junkies are asking why?
God bless,
James "Kimo" Rosen
Publisher/Blogger-n-chief~dakinetalk blog
Blog #2041~Kimo's world #288
Costco, I love you, but why?
I am one of Costco’s biggest supporters. I go every week for lunch and a few staple items.
With that said, let me say how disappointed I am in my favorite store's recent decision.
After a month of renovations to
I canvassed by writing letters to corporate, speaking with local supervisors, managers and plugging the suggestion box for three years straight, asking for roped lines similar to banks and other fast food establishments.
Let me repeat, I love Costco, I just can't understand such a crazy decision. Everyone I have spoken with is scratching their head, even local management
How would Costco corporate executives or their accountants feel if next time they went to make a bank deposit the roped lines were taken down in favor of single lines and they had to pick a line-- the line they hope moves faster?
Why Costco? Why? Oy vey!
Epilogue;
I sent this blog as a letter to the editor of The Costco Connection, Costco's monthly magazine. I received an immediate reply from the Editorial director Tim Talevich.
Tim Talevich
Tue 06/11/19 12:23 PM
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Hi Kimo,
Thanks for your letter. Sorry to hear that there's been some inconvenience for you. I'm just the magazine guy, but I have to think somebody feels the configuration is more efficient.
I'll send this along to the people who oversee our Food Court operations and see if I can get a response.
BTW, the "new" configuration is how it's done here at my local Costco in Issaquah, WA. But we don't have those fancy lines, so you have to pay attention and defend your turf. We do, however, have a new system where you can order your food at the indoor kiosk while you're shopping, then pick it up as you leave.
Tim T.
Breaking News!
Thursday-June 20, 2019
Breaking News! Mahalo Costco! ;-)
My latest blog entitled, " Costco, I love you, but why?" Was trending with over 700 views two days after posting which is extremely rare.
Today I get a call from Costco management telling me my blog had a profound effect and was read by many and that commencing Friday Costco is reinstalling the maze they refer to
as "snake lines!"
Yeah!
Updated photo -(06-24-19) showing snake lines are now up and running! Yeah!
Hana Hou,(Encore)
24 comments:
I recently joined Costco cuz when you have a roommate, you go through things like toilet paper a lot quicker. It's kind of hard without a car to transport items of quantity. I always end up throwing the tp down a hill as I walk the short cut to my house. But I absolutely love the free samples of food! Reminds me of when I was on a cruise ship, & the buffets offered unlimited helpings. The spread is not quite as dense, but if you leave hungry, it's your own fault. Then I end up buying whichever sample I like the best. So I don't think they are losing $ on me, & it has been totally worth the cost of membership!
What was Costco thinking? I was there last Tuesday and as you mentioned and picked the wrong line. This is what they have to show after a month's renovations?
Breaking News!
Today I get a call from Costco management telling me my blog had a profound effect and was read by many and that commencing Friday Costco is reinstalling the maze they refer to
as "snake lines!"
Yeah! Mahalo Costco!
Now get them to ditch Pepsi and bring back Coca Cola!
I agree, I too prefer Coke, Guess Pepsi made them a better offer.
I'm guessing that you are correct!
Awesome Kimo!
Mahalo! Finely something positive from all my years of blogging! ;-)
This is one example where it paid to blog!
James Kimo Rosen your blogs often stimulate discussion. I don’t always agree with you, but respectful discussion is a good thing 👍🏼
Omg idk y they should just leave it how it is now even when it had the snake line not much people paid it any attention due to them looking up at the big menu lol just saying
AWESOME SAUCE “KIMO”
Grassroots work with well run retail companies
Aloha
Thank you, Mr. Rosen, Thank you Costco. I thought I was going to go insane with the individual lines. My wife, my kids, and I thank you from the bottom of our hearts!
Jim Rosen for President!
You makin' a difference, Kimo!
Wow!! Good for you Jim!
Still making an impact mister editorial.
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You're just a very good wizard with words James
We MAY be getting a Costco in our area!!
There’s not a better store on the planet! You’ll love it!👍😇
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