May 4, 2014
May the Fourth Be With You!
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 afterits 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. 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. The National Day of Mourning occurs each year on May 5th and is known, of course, as Sinko De Mayo.
We enjoyed hosting another Kentucky Derby party for about 90 friends. Congratulations to hostess Mary!
Janet had the nicest dress and hat from Chile.
27 folks chose California Chrome.
The winner: C C Rider https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ggaKJyx_iRU
Big flooding in the Panhandle this week. Here is a news photo.
Nephew Brian's brother and sister in law and infant lost their house.
Justin posted this on his Facebook page the next day:
Worse movie ever was Noah, but Bill Cosby's skit was
great.
So it was a lot of rain, but historically this is a lot of rain:
(Last record was set 18 years ago, but you would never know it watching TV)
So the world is in balance and global warming did not cause this week's rain IMHO.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AybBEuIpy44
On the Cosby album of course it continues on with him hesitating and the Lord asking:
How long can you tread water?
Pete