mtnpop
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History lesson
Most people don't know that back in 1912, Hellmann's mayonnaise was manufactured in England. In fact, the Titanic was carrying 12,000 jars of the
condiment scheduled for delivery on May 5th in Vera Cruz, Mexico, which was to be the next port of call for the great ship after its stop in New York.
This would have been the largest single shipment of mayonnaise ever delivered to Mexico. But as we know, the great ship did not make it to New York.
The ship hit an iceberg and sank, and the cargo was forever lost.
The people of Mexico, who were crazy about mayonnaise and were eagerly awaiting its delivery, were disconsolate at the loss. Their anguish was so
great that they declared a National Day of Mourning, which they still observe to this day.
The National Day of Mourning occurs each year on May 5th and is known, of course, as Sinko De Mayo.
What???? You expected something educational from me??
You need a shot of Tequila......
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basautter
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LOL, now we know!
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This joke is usually repeated every year but closer to May 5th. In fact it is so old a joke it should be renamed Stinko de Mayo............LOL
I hear the whales song
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chuckie
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Ross! That was bad? I wonder if you didn't pass me a couple of days ago in New Mexico?
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Quote: Originally posted by chuckie  | Ross! That was bad? I wonder if you didn't pass me a couple of days ago in New Mexico? [/rquote
Wasn't us, still in Mulege, probably head north late April.. Looked at Wolf Creek webcams this morning and still some snow over that pass...
Chili cook off Sunday and St. Pats, sat so gotta get all the parties in and not be on the road around Easter...
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BajaBlanca
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Hahahaha I didn't see that one coming. Muy bien!
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