Happy Senko de Mayo...

Blue_R70 · Post by **Blue_R70** » Fri May 05, 2006 11:32 am

Happy Senko de Mayo! So today's the day we celebrate France's defeat by Mexico. Is there ANYONE the French haven't been whupped by???

Fishin' Dave · Post by **Fishin' Dave** » Fri May 05, 2006 11:48 am

On the 5th of may, mexican soldiers raided the city of Pueblo forcing a French retreat.

On the 8th of may, French Soliders retook the city, killed the agressors, and marched on to Mexico city.

Why this holiday is celebrated here I have no clue? That would be like the Japaneese celabrating December 7th??!?!

BTW, Mexican Independence day is September 16th! NOT MAY 5th!! Rumor is France celebrates the 8th of may.

CharlieS. · Post by **CharlieS.** » Fri May 05, 2006 11:58 am

Ah yes...do you mean history isnt always perfect ?? thats it...im not going to get any older!!! Laughing..and now for entertainment only..Try Google( Im feeling Lucky) french military victories Charlie

Angel · Post by **Angel** » Fri May 05, 2006 12:23 pm

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 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!

COULD NOT RESIST - HAPPY CINCO DE MAYO!!!!!!!!

CharlieS. · Post by **CharlieS.** » Fri May 05, 2006 12:36 pm

Now that does explain

why every 5/5 everybody goes out and buys beer by the "boat loads" and a pack of burgers and buns (for the kids) and then suffer with a hang-on on the 6th,7th..and go blurry eyed to work on the 8th.... Oh thank you ohh Knower of knowledge....

Charlie

mac (Doyle McEwen) · Post by **mac (Doyle McEwen)** » Fri May 05, 2006 12:47 pm

Angel, after that one, you are going to have to change your name..I just can't think of one at the moment..

mac

Bassterbaiter · Post by **Bassterbaiter** » Fri May 05, 2006 6:49 pm

You obviously dont know to much about history.

Ken C. · Post by **Ken C.** » Fri May 05, 2006 7:21 pm

Angel, That's Priceless

Thanks for the grins!

Bob Simard · Post by **Bob Simard** » Fri May 05, 2006 7:55 pm

You had me going all the way to the end..... Of course I can look at a shiny object amused for hours so that's not saying much.

Good Job there Angel - thanks for the chuckle.

-Bob Simard