The rug...sigh.  

I was in the thrift store, minding my business...waiting in line to pay for a couple of things...the women on line in front of me was taking her time...inspecting each of her items one by one before passing them to the cashier...In my frustration, I got off line and wondered around again...Now, in this thrift store they are constantly bring new things to the floor from the back room.  This day I saw two workers struggling to carry this rug from the back.  I got to them before they could put it on the shelf...

me:  What is that?

worker:  It's a rug mommy...

me:  Can you open it up so I can see it?

worker:  No mommy...it's too big...

me:  eyebrow up, how do I know it's not damaged?

worker:  Mommy, the rug is perfect...beautiful...I promise...you should buy it...

me:  How much is it?

worker:  $59.99

me:  Take it to the front...

Yep, I never saw the rug open...but I know a good thing when I see it...the bottom of the rug was unworn, in perfect condition...and this thrift store offers credit on returns...so, if I had to bring it back...I would have a $59.99 credit...It wouldn't be a total loss...

When I reached the cashier, a young African American, male, teenager...he took one look at the price and asked me boldly, if I was crazy?  LOL.

me:  Why?

cashier:  You are paying too much...

me:  Really?  Can you give me a better price?

cashier:  No!  But, I'm just saying, $59.99 for a used rug?

Well, I knew I had a major deal...the rug is 100" hand dyed Persian Wool, 8'x11' in perfect brand new condition...It is so heavy, I almost didn't make it into the apartment with this thing...this is the kind of thing you leave in your will!

It is so beautiful...and lush...just stepping on it makes me happy!