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I don't think you have mentioned him since he did some door-to-door delivery during COVID. Is he still running his shop, then?

He is yes. Back to normal now. I actually had forgotten almost because I don't work in town an awful lot now.

My memory is now refreshed!!

That bottle wasn't free. It was a bribe to get you back in his store where he will swiftly recover his investment.

That thought had occurred to me. If so it is a splendid piece of marketing thinking!