Cocowest Blog – Personal Update
Hi Everyone,
It’s Tynan here 🙂 I haven’t posted much personal information in a while, but as some of you will know, I was rear-ended in a motor vehicle collision on the highway a couple of months ago. I suffered from a concussion which prevented me from working my regular day job (and blogging) for quite a while. Recently, I’ve received quite a few E-mails wondering about my condition so I thought I would give everyone an official update. I’m happy to say that I have been back at work for a couple of months now, while not symptom free, I’m feeling much more normal. I’ve taken a break from blogging because I work on a computer all day and the last thing I need after a long Monday (and after putting the kids to bed) is to stare at a screen editing pictures for an hour or two! Over the last 5 months, my wife has been absolutely amazing at taking care of me and the two kids on little or no sleep! xoxo My son is now (almost) 6 months old and my daughter has been an amazing sister and daughter. (most of the time)
My brother has been doing a great job at filling in and doing the pictures for Cocowest to bring you the deals every week. What a guy! I have even been able to rely on his posts now as I haven’t been able to make it to Costco as regularly as I used to.
It has been just over 3 years since I started this blog, and I can’t believe how great this little community has developed. This is my 400th post and I wanted to thank all of you for coming back each week, for all of your comments, E-mails and shares 🙂 After 3 years, I’m going to be taking an official break from Costco blogging!!! For the next 6 months, I will be taking Parental Leave to spend some time with my wife and children. We have planned a 4 month overseas trip with the family to Thailand, Vietnam, Hong Kong, Singapore, Bali, Australia and New Zealand. A lot of people are calling us crazy to travel with a baby and toddler, but I’d much rather spend time somewhere on a beach than stuck here in BC through the winter! Either way, we aren’t going to get much sleep! It will be our first time traveling to any of these countries and our first time being away from home for such an extended period so I’m sure there will be some interesting times. If you guys are interested, I can post some pictures of our trip and write about some of our experiences!
In the meantime… my brother will be taking over all blogging activities so I can enjoy some unfettered time off. I’m sure he will keep you entertained with lots of pictures of his new puppy, Boots! Personally, it might be nice not to take a break and not to think about Costco for a while 🙂 That is all for now. I’ll see you all again in 6 months and in the meantime…
Happy Shopping!
Have a safe and fun trip! So much thanks to you and your brother.
A big thank you for your work. It really has been helpful. Best wishes for your time off! Enjoy!
Thanks for all your hard work to keep this community going, and much appreciate your brother for helping out! Wishing you and your family a great trip. Enjoy time with your loved ones!
I really admire you for taking parental leave to spend time with your wife and kids. Not everyone can financially afford to take the time off, however even those who can afford to do it, choose not to. It will be time well-spent. I’ve never regretted any money I’ve spent on travel, and the time off I took to be with my kids when they were young has made our bond that much stronger. Safe travels and I wish you the best in your recovery!
I hope you have an amazing time. This is a once in a lifetime opportunity that we can only dream of.
Enjoy this well deserved time with your family and thank you to your brother for continuing with the Blog. I really enjoy looking at the updates each week and I click on your ads on a daily basis. Take care.
Thank you for all of your hard work! You deserve this break. Thank you to your brother for keeping your blog going!
Thank you so much for what youvhave done…saving us $$$ at Costco.
Thank you so much for all of your work on this blog. I look forward to it every single week. I hope your recovery continues and you and your family make lots of happy travel memories and stay safe. A huge thank you to your brother for taking over……and the lovely Boots. My husband and I really appreciate what you do and it was nice to read all the posts and well wishes from other shoppers. Best, Laurie
Glad to hear you are feeling better. Thanks to both you and your brother for your work on this site. Have a great trip!
Thanks for all you had done for this blog. And high 5 to your brother who keep this going while you enjoy your family time. Kids are only young once….Enjoy the time!
So glad to hear your recovery is going well! Thanks so much to you and your brother for all you do. Always enjoy hearing about the personal stuff too! Have a great trip and all the best to you and your family!
Thanks for the update ~ enjoy your family and your travels……may all your travels be safe and fun ~ and with lots of sleep!
Thank you for all the hard work and time you and your family have been putting into this blog.
I really like it and it’s been very helpful.
Enjoy your time with family and have a safe trip!
Have a safe & fun trip and enjoy your much deserved break! Merry Christmas and Happy New Year!
Happy to hear your on the mend. I love your blog and happy to hear your brother will continue your hard job of taking pictures and letting us enjoy our Costco fix . I plan my excursions to Costco after I’ve viewed your blog. Thanks again and enjoy your trip with your family.
I’m selfishly thrilled to hear your brother will continue the blog, I depend on this information! Have a wonderful parental leave.
That’s amazing! It’s the perfect time to travel when your kids are small. They will remember these as amazing experiences. Glad to hear you are feeling better and wishing you make a full recovery (car accidents suck – i know because I work in a law firm that deals with car accidents!). Thank you to your brother for continuing this site…it is awesome! Have an amazing time and please do post pictures of your travel…those are places i’m hoping to travel to as well! All the best!
THANKS a million for all you have done. I have saved tons of time and money by being organized before I head out to Costco and for that I sincerely am so very grateful.
I’m a travel addict and think that travel is one of the most amazing things we can experience
Much love to you and your family
Enjoy!!! Nothing is more precious than time with your family!! Looking forward to a few pics in 6 months.
Thank you very much, Tynan , for your services and blogs. We will miss you. Enjoy your time off and travels around the world with your family. I would like to take this opportunity to thank your brother to continue with this Fan Blog. Best regards. Jay.
Thank you for everything you do and including the US Costco site as I live in British Columbia and we have a Costco just across the line in Washington State. They save me so much time and money as my husband works close to Costco and we don’t live near one when I see the blog come up and the sales I can send him there after work so I do not have to go anywhere LOL. Thanks again for all your hard work
Have a fabulous trip! Get the rest you both need. Work will always be there for you when you get back including the blog. Enjoy!
Glad to see you are on the mend. Thank you for all your work on the Costco Blog! I always check it and it helps me decide what deals to buy. Enjoy your time with your family on a well deserved break.
Wow That’s amazing! if there are Costco’s over there, I would love to see what they have to offer… Enjoy your much needed vacation !
I’m so glad your recovery has gone well!
My parents spent a month in Australia and New Zealand in 1998 and their favourite place was Brisbane and the koala sanctuary. No idea if you’re still allowed the same kind of access but my favourite picture of my stepdad is him holding a koala with a look on his face like he’s about six. My mom says the koala promptly pooped on him right after.
Have a wonderful adventure!!
Have a great time on your family trip, I’m sure your brother will continue do the great job that he has been doing. Thank you both very much!
Thank you for all your hard work each week! It helps so much especially with 2 little ones as well, and being able to see when diapers/wipes and other items are on sale. Have a fantastic time travelling and glad to hear you are recovering well! Thank you to your brother for continuing the posts!
have a great time, thanks to your brother for keeping this up as I usually plan my Costco trips after your posting.
Thank you for the update! Have an amazing trip and would love to see photos. Do they have Costco in Bali?? So grateful to your brother for taking on blogging. I check it every week!
Enjoy your time off! I look forward to seeing the blog update every week! Thanks so much for all your hard work that goes into it. Costco should also thank you cause I spend way more money at Costco now that I have found your blog
Thank you so much. I look at this blog every week and plan my Costco trips. Thanks a lot..my Costco bill has doubled since I started following you!!! 😉 So appreciate your efforts in keeping this up without fail. All the best to you and your family. Have a Merry and Blessed Christmas and a wonderful family vacation.
I echo what everyone has said. I only found this blog about 8 months ago and always check it out before heading to Costco. Thank you for all of the information and the product reviews, as well. Your brother has done a great job and I am so pleased he is filling in during your sabbatical abroad. Safe travels – enjoy your family time in exotic places and sunny weather!
Thanks for taking the time to update us on Costco sale items. Hope you have a wonderful time with your family be safe and have fun!!
Gloria Thompson
All the best on your condition! Thank you for the update and of course thank you very much for your efforts on helping us fellow Costco members.
Wish you well from me and my wife Holly.
Thank you so much for all the hard work you used to put up for us every week. I’m so glad you feel much better and be able to travel around those wonderful countries. You’ll definitely have a blast …
Also your brother has done a fantastic job and I’m sure he’ll continue to do such a good job taking care of this blog while you’re gone enjoying the trip with your family. Thank you brother and very much appreciated …
Take care and have a wonderful long vacation with your family.
P.S. Yes please send us pictures of yours … Love, love, love ….
How exciting for you and your family! Enjoy! Life’s too short. Thanks for your wonderful blog. I wouldn’t go shopping without checking it out first!
Thanks so very much to you and your brother for this wonderful blog. So many of us have come to depend upon it. Glad that you’re healing and doing so much better. Enjoy this exciting trip with your family … what an awesome adventure! Take care and safe travels!!
Thank you very much for your continued dedication and hard work of keeping this website up for years. A big thank you to your brother and Boots (so photogenic ) who has kindly stepped in to continue this informative blog while you and your family spend quality time together. It sounds like it will be an amazing trip for your family, that will be full of great memories. You deserve this well needed break and rest. Safe travels to you and your family. Enjoy!
Glad to hear you’re doing better. Have a great trip! Because with two kids it will definitely not be a vacation. It will be a great way to introduce them to new cultures and food while making awesome memories. Although it is crazy now is a good time to travel while your kids still nap and before school starts. I’d love to see pictures of your travels so I can live vicariously through you since I definitely won’t be traveling with my two kids anytime soon
Glad your recovery is continuing well and hope you enjoy your trip. It sounds amazing. And thanks to your brother for continuing the Costco blog!
Thank you so much for this service. I use it to save time and money.
Safe travels.
Brenda
Happy travels, it’s going to be a crazy yet amazing vacation! All the experiences you four will make be absolutely memorable! I’m so happy for your family.
Thank you for the positive update on your health. Perhaps that six months of travel will make it 100%. Enjoy your new adventures while travelling with your family. It’ll be exciting.
Thanks for the periodic updates of your beautiful family. Now we’ll follow Boots.
Many thanks to your brother for standing in for you.
Bon Voyage!
Thank you for starting this blog, it has been a wonderful resource. Enjoy your family and your world travels. It sounds like a trip of a lifetime, even with kidlets! Your brother has done an admirable job so far and I am sure will continue in your absence.
Thanks to you and your brother for all your hard work on this blog. Like so many others, I base my Costco shopping around it! Safe travels on your journey – sounds like the trip of a lifetime.
Glad to hear you are doing better! I’m wishing you and you family all the best, Happy Travelling!
Thanks for your work on the blog and enjoy your family trip!
So pleased the blog will still continue as it’s saved my family so much money .
Have a wonderful trip,stay safe and a big thank you to your brother for keeping up with the blog .
Merry Christmas to you and your loved ones including Boots 🙂
Thanks so much for your blog and so glad to hear you are doing well.
I rely on this to plan my weekly shopping and really appreciate the time and effort put into it.
What a great opportunity for your family to make great memories. Blessings and Godseed as you travel. Thanks for your dedication to your blog and to your brother for brother for taking over for you.
Hi Tynan, Thanks for the update, I’m so glad you’re feeling better. Have a wonderful safe trip with your family. Thank you to you and your brother for doing this blog. I look forward to your post each week and I’ve saved so much money with knowing what is on sale. I’m so glad your brother has agreed to continue with the weekly posts, it’s very appreciated. Would love to see some photos.
Many blessings to you and your family and safe travels!
So happy you are doing better. You will love your adventure and you will love Australia. Lucky to have been there 6 times. Stayed in Sydney and found expensive but so beautiful. Enjoy your time off and thank you for your awesome blog!!
What an adventure! Not crazy, it will be amazing, and I hope you share some of your experiences and photo’s with us. Many thanks to your brother for keeping us up to date with Costco <3 I don't know what I'd do without this site. 🙂
Hope you have a great trip. Relax and take it easy..
It’s nice to hear that you are feeling better after your accident, you guys are fantastic I always look forward for your posting every week. Please pass a big thank you to your brother for the awesome work and you and your family have a wonderful vacation.
Keep up the good work.
So glad to hear that you’re feeling better. What great adventure this will be for you and your family. I hope you have a great time. Be safe, relax and enjoy the ride!
I have come to rely on your blog when I make my Costco trips and because of you, I have saved SO much money. I cannot thank you enough. So glad to hear you are on the road to recovery and I think this trip will be the thing you need to fully recover – mentally and physically. I wish you and your family all the best and safe travels!!! Enjoy!
Happy to hear you are feeling better. Enjoy your well deserved time away. Thanks again to you for all you do! And thanks to your brother for taking over for you while you are away! I seriously look forward to your posts to plan my Costco trip! Take care! Would love to see some pictures!
Thank you for the update – glad to hear you are doing much better. Sounds amazing what you have planned for you and your family. Enjoy!! Big thank you for all that you do for this website – and now thank you to your brother for continuing such a valuable resource to many.
Thanks so much for your hard work and to your brother for taking over. Glad to hear you ‘re on the road to recovery. Enjoy your trip with your family!
Don’t forget to put your schedule down in ROCA – the Registry of Canadians Abroad – which is run by Global Affairs Canada and is used to contact Canadians during emergencies. it’s the kind of thing you hope to never need but in a crisis, that’s the list used for communications and evacuations and whatnot.
Thank you for the post. So happy you are on the mend. Have a wonderful trip. It sounds amazing!
Glad to hear you are feeling better. Thanks to both you and your brother for your work on this site. Have a great trip!
Good to hear that you’re going to take some time off for yourself and your family. Enjoy, and thanks so much for all your hard work. Also thanks to your brother for stepping up and taking over for you while you’ve been injured and wile you’re gone too.
Thank you for all the hard work you put into this. And thank you to your brother (and Boots!). Enjoy your much needed (and much deserved) break. Safe travels!
Thanks for all your work put into this site. Enjoy your trip with your family. I’ve been to all those countries you listed but not with children. It’ll be less cultural shock doing it in the reverse order but either way will be a trip filled with priceless memories. I’m sure you and your family will have a wonderful time. Happy Travels!