Groan!!! That was bad! Cinco de Mayo happens to be our wedding anniversary
so I don't expect I'll forget this story!
The other memorable day is my birthday which was the day declared to be the
most boring day of the year - and so chosen to be the start of Red Nose day
in England
Sue (who has just spent a wonderful morning planting things in the garden -
now to make some lace)
----- Original Message -----
From: "Carol Melton" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
To: "Lace Chat" <[email protected]>
Sent: Thursday, April 27, 2006 10:42 AM
Subject: [lace-chat] Mayonnaise
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 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
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"
Have a happy day!
Carol Melton
Valley of the Sun
Phoenix, AZ U.S.A.
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