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I had sworn off purchases because of 1) SCHIP and 2) oral surgery. Why buy when I'm going to pay more, and get to enjoy less?

Well, today I hit the mall doing some Mother's Day shopping (who waits to the last minute?). I made my purchases for the wife, and we heading for the door, only to realize that the sky had turned terribly dark and it was pouring down rain. I could wait it out, and visit the stores closest to the door. There was a Cinnabon (getting a LOT of traffic), and a Tinder Box with nobody inside. I had only visited this store once, and picked up a few sticks to help him out. I rarely get to the mall, so they don't get a lot of visits from me.

Well, I hit the humidor, and was impressed! I had gotten some Padrons here before, and they had a good supply of all vitolas. They even had a little sign recommeding that you ask about their 1964 sampler packs. Sounded like a good idea, so I turned to head to the register. As I turned, however, something on the floor caught my eye. I did one of those comedic double-takes that cause injury in the elderly and infirmed.

There on the floor were THREE boxes of Anejos. I was in shock. They weren't full, but I guess they had been there since the holidays. There was a nearly full box of 50's, but I opted to grab the box of 46's with a dozen soldiers resting comfortably in it. I fully expected to be told there was a purchase limit at the register, but nope. A dozen goodies for me!