Triple Play Thursdays and Meeting the Coach

Several weeks ago, I saw our inventory manager, Isaac, eating an amazing looking sandwich.  I casually asked him where he got it.  He told me "Sunflower Market."  From what I understood, Sunflower Market was a health grocery store, which didn't really interest me.  Months later, however, Isaac asked me if I wanted to go with him to grab a sandwich.  Little did I know that that Thursday would change my life forever.

As I entered into the store, I saw the store motto: "Serious food, silly prices."  It looked like an alright place, kind of like Byerly's from back home in Minnesota.  As Isaac stepped up to the counter, he told the lady "Two triple play sandwiches please."  We stood there, and waited.  And waited.  And waited some more.  After fifteen minutes, I looked over to see what this lady was doing.  To my surprise and delight, she was hand cutting meats and cheeses.  I also saw her leave to get a head of lettuce and some tomatoes from the produce section.  Then I watched as she slowly cut 3 types of meat (roast beef, turkey, and ham) 3 types of cheese (cheddar, swiss, and provolone) and three types of vegetables (lettuce, tomatoes, and onions) all onto a piece of premium bread that was glazed with honey mustard and mayo.  Hence, triple play.  The sandwich looked unbelievable.  Tons of meat and HUGE.  I knew there would be a catch, however, when I got to the checkout line.  

I didn't think you could beat a $5 footlong at Subway, but I was proved wrong.  As I gave the sandwich to the lady at the register, the sandwich rung up at $4.99!  I couldn't believe it!  As I went to swipe my card, the lady politely asked me "Do you have your student ID?  We have a 20% off everything student discount on Thursdays."  NO WAY!  I couldn't believe my ears.  Here I was getting premium meats and cheese, fresh vegetables, bread right out of the oven, now all for $4!

Now I'm not one to get excited over a sandwich (unless it's my Mom's roast beef sandwich, but that's in another league, and I'm far away from home) but after eating this behemoth, I decided to make a tradition out of it.  For two weeks in a row now we have held a Triple Play Thursday in honor of this amazing concoction.  Long live the tradition.  I don't have a photo to post yet, but expect one in the near future.

I also had the honor and privilege of meeting the legendary coach LaVell Edwards today.  If you read my previous post, you would know that I no longer teach classes.  After seeing LaVell on the schedule today, however, I insisted that I should be the one to teach the class.  No one else could appreciate the man that invented the forward pass and essentially the spread offense in college football.  LaVell had bough an iPad the day previous (which is when he got added to the celebrity list) and also bough classes on how to use it.  LaVell was hilarious!  He got so excited when he learned how to move apps that he turned to his wife Patti and said in the typical dry LaVell voice "Say Patti, look how clever I am.  Look what I can do!"  It was an awesome hour to spend with him.  We didn't get to talk too much football, but when I told him that I hope we could beat San Diego State this week he just turned and said "Well, yeah we could really use a win about now couldn't we?"  And then he was off.

And so am I.  Tomorrow my parents come into town.  I will go see Spectacular (a BYU event showcasing the talents of various singing, dancing, and other musical groups) later that night.  On Saturday morning I have an intramural frisbee game at 9 a.m., and then the San Diego State game, then hopefully I'll make it to the girls' soccer game.  Twins are 0-2 against the Yankees.  Sad day.  I should have another update for you this Saturday or so. Check back then!