Re: Happy May 5


you're cracking me up.

On 5/5/06, james singer <islandjim1@verizon.net> wrote:
>
> <groan>
>
> On May 5, 2006, at 8:56 AM, Aplfgcnys@aol.com wrote:
>
> > OK, I know it's old, but I still couldn't resist it:
> >
> > Most people don't know that back in 1912 Hellman's mayonnaise was
> > manufactured in England.  In fact, the "Titanic" was carrying 12,000
> > jars of the
> > condiment scheduled for delivery in Vera Cruz, Mexico which was to be
> > the next port of
> > call for the great ship after New York City.
> > Mexicans were crazy about the stuff.
> > The Mexican people were eagerly awaiting delivery and were disconsolate
> > ("desperados") at the loss. So much so that they declared a national
> > day of
> > mourning which they still
> > observe today. It is known, of course, as...            Sinko de Mayo
> >
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> Island Jim
> Southwest Florida
> 27.0 N, 82.4 W
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> Heat Zone 10
> Minimum 30 F [-1 C]
> Maximum 100 F [38 C]
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Pam Evans
Kemp TX
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