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Complaint Dept. (Pet peeves)

Pompano - 3-7-2015 at 01:11 PM

People are b-tching about so many things lately.

Here's mine.

I hate to complain about petty things, but....Why can't we get eggs in a smaller carton, instead of the carton below? We don't want all that many eggs laying around for any length of time.



How damn hard can it be to get this?




Just one of the things that bug me......and on the other hand I have Nothing against climate change or highway checkpoints.



[Edited on 3-8-2015 by Pompano]

AKgringo - 3-7-2015 at 01:37 PM

It is a difference in attitude! Do you view your carton as full, or only 1/3 full?

schwlind - 3-7-2015 at 02:28 PM

Roger,

My guess is that Mexican "families" are bigger, thus the need for a larger quantity.

Linda

Pompano - 3-7-2015 at 02:39 PM

Quote: Originally posted by schwlind  
Roger,

My guess is that Mexican "families" are bigger, thus the need for a larger quantity.

Linda


Could be, Linda, could be. It's a good and probable explanation.

David K - 3-7-2015 at 02:50 PM

At least it isn't a metric dozen, with just 10 eggs!

woody with a view - 3-7-2015 at 03:05 PM

cut the carton in half, flip the cut side onto the top of the eggs and VIOLA!

you may need duct tape to compensate for the lack of an integral hinge, tho!:light:

Bajaboy - 3-7-2015 at 03:10 PM

Roger,

We take down a carton full of eggs and then reuse it once it's empty. Problem solved.

Here is something to calm you down Roger

Howard - 3-7-2015 at 03:16 PM

What did the egg say to the boiling water?

I don't think I can get hard, I just got laid this morning.

Roger, if that doesn't do it, here is another.

A chicken and an egg are lying in bed. The chicken is smoking a cigarette with a smug smile on it's face and the egg is frowning and looking a bit peeed off. The egg mutters to no one in particular. Well I guess we answered THAT question.

Pompano - 3-7-2015 at 03:28 PM

Quote: Originally posted by Bajaboy  
Roger,

We take down a carton full of eggs and then reuse it once it's empty. Problem solved.


We started doing just that long ago, Bajaboy...but they somehow went south after a month or so. It's a temporary fix, however.

Pescador - 3-7-2015 at 03:57 PM

We always use one of the plastic camping egg holders that is practically indestructible.

The new Ley store in SR is selling them in the smaller containers.

Pompano - 3-7-2015 at 04:07 PM

Quote: Originally posted by Pescador  
We always use one of the plastic camping egg holders that is practically indestructible.

The new Ley store in SR is selling them in the smaller containers.


I think I still have one of those plastic egg containers in the RV..the ones with a handle and are hinged. Leave it to Ley's to be innovative/progressive by using the dozen-size containers. Often wondered when it would catch on. Preferred by most everybody these days?

It got old to have to cut the old egg cartons in half and tying the whole thing together with string...then picking it up by the string, only to have the whole mess end up on the floor. Or am I the only one to have had that happen...oh boy....'Clean up on aisle 4!"

[Edited on 3-7-2015 by Pompano]

mexicali-kid - 3-7-2015 at 04:20 PM

Quote: Originally posted by Pompano  
Quote: Originally posted by schwlind  
Roger,

My guess is that Mexican "families" are bigger, thus the need for a larger quantity.

Linda


Could be, Linda, could be. It's a good and probable explanation.

Mexicans sell eggs by the kilo, not the dozen so why package them by the dozen.
FYI, Mexicans held onto the top spot as egg consumers with 335 per person in 2012.

Pompano - 3-8-2015 at 11:10 AM

That clears up the egg carton complaint.

Here's another one for this fun and very minor Complaint Dept...

You are at your favorite Baja restuarant for Tamales ...and you want to order just one



To be grammatically correcto, the singular of the word 'tamales' is NOT 'tamale' (which does not exist)....

... it is actually 'tamal'. Who knew?

I'll have one tamal, por favor.


Pompano - 3-9-2015 at 05:41 PM

I might as well throw a couple more peeves into the mix.

Authentic Mexican Cooking.


"Oh man, these burritos are SO TASTY..."

Before most Mexicans came to America, they had no idea that a burrito was a fast food dish. To them, a burrito was something their grandmother used for transportation on her farm.

Same thing with putting those damn olives in a taco or tamal. And cheddar cheese in your enchilada?..grrrr...

And I thought "Gravity" was kinda boring, too....


Floatflyer - 3-9-2015 at 06:57 PM


Mexicans sell eggs by the kilo, not the dozen so why package them by the dozen.
FYI, Mexicans held onto the top spot as egg consumers with 335 per person in 2012. [/rquote]

Not sure where you are, but in BCS eggs are sold by the carton or
individually, not by weight. Will look forward to hearing if we are the only ones with this experience. FF

vgabndo - 3-9-2015 at 09:02 PM

Yep, here in Bahia Asuncion they are sold by the each, or in a flat of 30. Sometimes at Sorianas in Vizcaino they have three rows of five plastic wrapped. I like that. That would be XV for those who don't understand metrics.:lol:

Floatflyer - 3-10-2015 at 06:51 AM

We save the 12 packages and either give them to a small local store and/or use them as we buy more eggs if a dozen container isn't available. Sort of like bringing your own grocery bags instead of using the inexhaustible plastic bags.:)

norte - 3-10-2015 at 07:16 AM

Quote: Originally posted by Pompano  
I might as well throw a couple more peeves into the mix.

Authentic Mexican Cooking.


"Oh man, these burritos are SO TASTY..."

Before most Mexicans came to America, they had no idea that a burrito was a fast food dish. To them, a burrito was something their grandmother used for transportation on her farm.

Same thing with putting those damn olives in a taco or tamal. And cheddar cheese in your enchilada?..grrrr...

And I thought "Gravity" was kinda boring, too....




Pet Peeve....I thought Mexico was already in the America's. Maybe you are talking about the Spanish coming to America (what was to become Mexico).

Pompano - 3-10-2015 at 09:49 AM

norte, Americans have been calling their country "America" for more than two centuries. Granted, it's an imperfect word. It's common practice for the US and for Mexico. They will and should continue. Judging from the content you can judge whether one is talking about the rest of the continent or just the USA. I get that you are peeved, like me, but we'll just have to deal with it.

You might prefer calling a US citizen a"United Statesian" rather than an "American". ;)

[Edited on 3-10-2015 by Pompano]

Sweetwater - 3-10-2015 at 10:12 AM

The Complaint Department was closed
Everyone knew their complaints would be hosed
A young guy and gal
decided to make pals
They would not complain unless they froze....

norte - 3-10-2015 at 10:14 AM

Quote: Originally posted by Pompano  
norte, Americans have been calling their country "America" for more than two centuries. Granted, it's an imperfect word. It's common practice for the US and for Mexico. They will and should continue. Judging from the content you can judge whether one is talking about the rest of the continent or just the USA. I get that you are peeved, like me, but we'll just have to deal with it.

You might prefer calling a US citizen a"United Statesian" rather than an "American". ;)

[Edited on 3-10-2015 by Pompano]


glad you agree. I believe in Mexico "Norte Americanos" are from "Estados Unidos". From what I have seen, USA citizens calling themselves Americans is unique to USA. I do it too some times.

durrelllrobert - 3-11-2015 at 04:36 PM

Quote: Originally posted by Pescador  
We always use one of the plastic camping egg holders that is practically indestructible.

The new Ley store in SR is selling them in the smaller containers.[/rquote
Even though they are displayed in the large carton the local mini mart sells them individually if you don't want that many.

Eggs and Relationships

Skipjack Joe - 3-11-2015 at 04:49 PM

I-I thought of that old joke, you know,

this-this-this guy goes to a psychiatrist and says, "Doc, uh, my brother's crazy. He thinks he's a chicken." And, uh, the doctor says, "Well, why don't you turn him in?" And the guy says, "I would, but I need the eggs."

Well, I guess that's pretty much how how I feet about relationships.
You know, they're totally irrational and crazy and absurd and ... but, uh, I guess we keep goin' through it because, uh, most of us need the eggs.

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from Annie Hall

SFandH - 3-11-2015 at 05:18 PM

Triumph of hope over logic.

My complaint

blackwolfmt - 3-11-2015 at 05:58 PM

Is against myself for contributing to new post's that really have nothing to do with Baja and I am truly sorry to the real baja nomads