I don't know about the rest of you, but I'm building mine around a quart of
my son-in-law's tomatillo salsa that I tucked away in the freezer.

Maybe yer basic rolled chicken enchilada, maybe a layered tortilla
casserole. Ask me on Saturday.

But whatever it is, it will be preceded by Margaritas on the balc, weather
permitting, and accompanied by refried beans, sour cream, grated cheddar and
shredded lettuce. And whatever else seems appropriate.

And it will be followed by a siesta until bedtime.

Felice

On Wed, 2 May 2007 20:58:50 -0400, "Felice Friese"
> wrote:

>I don't know about the rest of you, but I'm building mine around a quart of
>my son-in-law's tomatillo salsa that I tucked away in the freezer.

It was going to be Asian food for me, as there is an Asian festival
here in town this Saturday.

However, it doesn't seem likely right now, as I have caught a
horrendous cold, and I am more inclined to not go at this point. More
than likely, I will be here at home eating some sort of soup, maybe a
spicy one to clear out my lungs and sinuses.

Christine

Christine Dabney > wrote in
:

> On Wed, 2 May 2007 20:58:50 -0400, "Felice Friese"
> > wrote:
>
>>I don't know about the rest of you, but I'm building mine around a
>>quart of my son-in-law's tomatillo salsa that I tucked away in the
>>freezer.
>
> It was going to be Asian food for me, as there is an Asian festival
> here in town this Saturday.
>
> However, it doesn't seem likely right now, as I have caught a
> horrendous cold, and I am more inclined to not go at this point. More
> than likely, I will be here at home eating some sort of soup, maybe a
> spicy one to clear out my lungs and sinuses.
>


Wasabi soup?


--
Peter Lucas
Brisbane
Australia

"People sleep safely in their beds because rough men stand ready in
the night to do violence to those who would do them harm"
-- George Orwell

"Felice Friese" > wrote in
:

> I don't know about the rest of you, but I'm building mine around a
> quart of my son-in-law's tomatillo salsa that I tucked away in the
> freezer.
>
> Maybe yer basic rolled chicken enchilada, maybe a layered tortilla
> casserole. Ask me on Saturday.
>
> But whatever it is, it will be preceded by Margaritas on the balc,


Hmmmmmmmmm, I might just sling back a couple or 3 Margaritas as well :-)


> weather permitting, and accompanied by refried beans, sour cream,
> grated cheddar and shredded lettuce. And whatever else seems
> appropriate.


Chicken burritos sounds good for here.


>
> And it will be followed by a siesta until bedtime.
>


Soooooooooo, you'll wake up to go to bed???


--
Peter Lucas
Brisbane
Australia

"People sleep safely in their beds because rough men stand ready in
the night to do violence to those who would do them harm"
-- George Orwell

On Thu, 3 May 2007 01:16:06 +0000 (UTC), PeterL
> wrote:

>Christine Dabney > wrote in
:
>
>> On Wed, 2 May 2007 20:58:50 -0400, "Felice Friese"
>> > wrote:
>>
>>>I don't know about the rest of you, but I'm building mine around a
>>>quart of my son-in-law's tomatillo salsa that I tucked away in the
>>>freezer.
>>
>> It was going to be Asian food for me, as there is an Asian festival
>> here in town this Saturday.
>>
>> However, it doesn't seem likely right now, as I have caught a
>> horrendous cold, and I am more inclined to not go at this point. More
>> than likely, I will be here at home eating some sort of soup, maybe a
>> spicy one to clear out my lungs and sinuses.
>>
>
>
>Wasabi soup?

May 5th (5/5) is Boy's Day here in Hawaii. I think its our Asian
influence. 3/3 is Girl's day. Maybe that is why you are having an
Asian Festival. Lately, even in Hawaii, is seems everything is now
Cinco de Mayo although the OP's menu sounds so delicious. Celebrate
both!

aloha,
beans

"Felice Friese" > wrote in
:

> I don't know about the rest of you,



Do the Confederates celebrate Cinco de Mayo as well??? ;-)


How many people from the Southern States have a party on the 5th?


--
Peter Lucas
Brisbane
Australia

"People sleep safely in their beds because rough men stand ready in
the night to do violence to those who would do them harm"
-- George Orwell

"Felice Friese" > wrote in message

> I don't know about the rest of you, but I'm building mine around a
> quart of my son-in-law's tomatillo salsa that I tucked away in the
> freezer.
> Maybe yer basic rolled chicken enchilada, maybe a layered tortilla
> casserole. Ask me on Saturday.
>
> But whatever it is, it will be preceded by Margaritas on the balc,
> weather permitting, and accompanied by refried beans, sour cream,
> grated cheddar and shredded lettuce. And whatever else seems
> appropriate.
> And it will be followed by a siesta until bedtime.
>
> Felice

That's Saturday,right?

It'll be barbeque for me. Six small servings of BBQ chicken, six of BBQ
pork ribs, 6 of BBQ pork butt or shoulder and six of BBQ brisket. I hope
it's*not* all good 'cuz that'd be a LOT of BBQ if Itried toeat it all.
;-)

BOB
who will be judging at this contest:
http://www.flbbq.org/st_cloud.pdf

Felice Friese wrote:
> I don't know about the rest of you, but I'm building mine around a
> quart of my son-in-law's tomatillo salsa that I tucked away in the
> freezer.

BBQ brisket, cole slaw, and smoked beans.

--
"So long, so long, and thanks for all the fish!"
Dave
www.davebbq.com

Felice Friese wrote:
> I don't know about the rest of you, but I'm building mine around a quart of
> my son-in-law's tomatillo salsa that I tucked away in the freezer.

Even though I grew up in San Diego and have lots of Mexican
relatives, I've never made a habit of having Mexican foods on Cinco
de Mayo. Your stuff sounds good, though. :-)

Serene, who will be buying snacks for her road trip that day and
leaving on Sunday

Felice Friese > wondered in message
. ..
> I don't know about the rest of you, but I'm building mine
> around a quart of my son-in-law's tomatillo salsa that
> I tucked away in the freezer.
>
> Maybe yer basic rolled chicken enchilada, maybe a
> layered tortilla casserole. Ask me on Saturday.
>
> But whatever it is, it will be preceded by Margaritas
> on the balc, weather permitting, and accompanied by
> refried beans, sour cream, grated cheddar and shredded
> lettuce. And whatever else seems appropriate.
>
> And it will be followed by a siesta until bedtime.

The fiesta-clamoring Clan Ranger'll be celebrating with:
Chuletas de Puerco con Chile Verde
Azzor Rojos
Pinto Beans with sausage and jalapenos

The Ranger
----
Chuletas de Puerco con Chile Verde)

INGREDIENTS:
5 pork chops, 3/4" to 1" thick
salt and pepper
1/4 C. flour
1 Tbs. cooking oil
1 medium onion, finely chopped (approx. 3/4 cup)
5 Serano chiles, (approx. 1 cup), chopped fine
1 can Mexican-style sliced stewed tomatoes, 14.5 oz. (approx. 2
cups)
2 tsp. dried oregano, crushed
2 tsp. onion powder
1/2 tsp. garlic, crushed


METHOD:
Preheat oven to 275 degrees F.


Sprinkle pork chops with salt and pepper; dredge in flour to coat.
Heat oil in skillet and lightly brown pork chops on both sides.
Place pork chops in 9" X 13" Pyrex baking dish. Liberally layer
chopped onion and diced green chiles onto the top of each pork
chop, covering evenly. Sprinkle covered chops with oregano, onion
powder, and crushed garlic. Spoon stewed tomatoes into spaces
between pork chops.

Place dish and contents in oven and bake at 275°F for two hours.
Serve with fresh corn tortillas, crème fraiche, and guacamole on
side.

++++

AZZOR ROJOS

INGREDIENTS:
2 Tbs. Olive oil
1 cup White rice
½ cup Onions, chopped
5 Garlic cloves, minced
½ tsp. Salt
½ tsp. CUMIN
1/8 to ½ tsp. Chili powder
2 lg. Tomatoes, chopped
1 ½ cups Beef broth
1/3 cup Peas, thawed if frozen
2 Tbs. Pimiento, chopped
Red peppers, to garnish


METHOD:
Heat oil in a iron skillet over medium heat until hot. Add rice.
Cook & stir for 2 minutes or until the rice turns opaque. Add
onions; cook & stir for 1 minute. Stir in garlic, salt, cumin,
and chili powder. Add tomatoes; cook and stirring for 2 minutes.
Add broth; bring to a boil over high heat. Reduce heat to low and
cover. Simmer approximately 15 minutes or until the rice is
almost tender. Stir in peas and chopped pimiento. Cover and
cook 2-4 minutes until rice is tender and all liquid has been
absorbed. Garnish with the red peppers if desired.

INGREDIENTS:
1 lb. pinto beans
6 Beef hot links, sliced
1 Medium onion, chopped
1 Garlic clove, chopped
1 tsp. Crushed red pepper flakes
1 tsp. garlic, crushed
1 tsp. pepper
6 Jalapenos, chopped


PINTO BEANS with Sausage and Peppers

Directions
Soak beans in a bowl of warm water for approx. 2 hours; drain.
Cook beans in new water on low heat. Sauté hot links, onion,
peppers, and garlic together. Add sautéed ingredients to beans in
large stock pot; Add black pepper, to taste. Cook slowly until
beans are done. Add a little (beef or chicken) stock, if needed,
to keep ingredients covered. When beans are done, stir thoroughly.

Say Serene Like You Mean It > wrote in
:

> Felice Friese wrote:
>> I don't know about the rest of you, but I'm building mine around a
>> quart of my son-in-law's tomatillo salsa that I tucked away in the
>> freezer.
>
> Even though I grew up in San Diego and have lots of Mexican
> relatives, I've never made a habit of having Mexican foods on Cinco
> de Mayo. Your stuff sounds good, though. :-)
>
> Serene, who will be buying snacks for her road trip that day and
> leaving on Sunday
>


ROAD TRIP!!!!!!!!!!!!! YeeeeeeHaaaaaaa!! :-)

Who's taking the beer and what sort will it be??

My road trip is going to be in about 4 weeks time. To the Barossa Valley
in South Australia. There's about 60 wineries in the area, and lots of
German and Italian food/bistros/cafes/bakeries/butcher shops.

Thank God I have a sister (who can drive) that doesn't drink alcohol!!
Her hubby and us two will be enjoying the local produce ;-)


--
Peter Lucas
Brisbane
Australia

"People sleep safely in their beds because rough men stand ready in
the night to do violence to those who would do them harm"
-- George Orwell

"PeterL" > wrote in message
>
>
>
> Do the Confederates celebrate Cinco de Mayo as well??? ;-)
>
>
> How many people from the Southern States have a party on the 5th?
>
>
> --
> Peter Lucas
> Brisbane
> Australia
>
> "People sleep safely in their beds because rough men stand ready in
> the night to do violence to those who would do them harm"
> -- George Orwell

Cinco de Mayo is a Mexican holiday commemorating the Mexican victory over
the French at Puebla, not a U.S. holiday. Why do we celebrate it in the
U.S.? Why not?! :-)

On May 2, 9:23 pm, PeterL > wrote:

>
> Do the Confederates celebrate Cinco de Mayo as well??? ;-)
>
> How many people from the Southern States have a party on the 5th?
>
> --
> Peter Lucas

Depends on what you mean by southern states.

Wikipedia:
In the United States Cinco de Mayo is observed by many Anglo-Americans
regardless of ethnic origins, particularly along the southern border
states where there is a large Hispanic population. Although it is no
more an officially recognized holiday than St. Patrick's Day or May
Day in the United States, many cities with large Hispanic populations
honor the day as a symbolic representation of Hispanic pride and as a
representation of a culture that blends both Mexican and American
roots. Celebrations tend to draw both from traditional Mexican
symbols, such as the Virgin de Guadalupe, as well as prominent figures
of Mexican descent in the United States, such as Cesar Chavez. The
National Cinco de Mayo Festival is held every year in Washington, DC,
hosted by the Maru Montero Dance Company.

"Paco's Tacos" > wrote in message
news:Kib_h.4087$kg1.1280@trndny04...
>
> "PeterL" > wrote in message
>>
>>
>>
>> Do the Confederates celebrate Cinco de Mayo as well??? ;-)
>>
>>
>> How many people from the Southern States have a party on the 5th?
>
> Cinco de Mayo is a Mexican holiday commemorating the Mexican victory over
> the French at Puebla, not a U.S. holiday. Why do we celebrate it in the
> U.S.? Why not?! :-)

Hey, any excuse for a party, right??

It was always a big celebration in Houston. Now that we don't live in Tejas
anymore, I haven't really thought about it. Maybe I'll make ceviche, maybe
enchiladas...definitely some guac and margaritas.

Mary

Dee Dee > wrote in news:1178157867.206466.81650
@e65g2000hsc.googlegroups.com:

> On May 2, 9:23 pm, PeterL > wrote:
>
>>
>> Do the Confederates celebrate Cinco de Mayo as well??? ;-)
>>
>> How many people from the Southern States have a party on the 5th?

>
> Depends on what you mean by southern states.


The Confederate Rebel states.


>
> Wikipedia:


Yeah, saw that one as well, but looked into the history of the day more
closely.......

http://www.vivacincodemayo.org/history.htm

Under Emperor Napoleon III, who detested the United States, the French
came to stay. They brought a Hapsburg prince with them to rule the new
Mexican empire. His name was Maximilian; his wife, Carolota.
Napoleon's French Army had not been defeated in 50 years, and it invaded
Mexico with the finest modern equipment and with a newly reconstituted
Foreign Legion. The French were not afraid of anyone, especially since
the United States was embroiled in its own Civil War.

The French Army left the port of Vera Cruz to attack Mexico City to the
west, as the French assumed that the Mexicans would give up should their
capital fall to the enemy -- as European countries traditionally did.

Under the command of Texas-born General Zaragosa, (and the cavalry under
the command of Colonel Porfirio Diaz, later to be Mexico's president and
dictator), the Mexicans awaited. Brightly dressed French Dragoons led
the enemy columns. The Mexican Army was less stylish.

General Zaragosa ordered Colonel Diaz to take his cavalry, the best in
the world, out to the French flanks. In response, the French did a most
stupid thing; they sent their cavalry off to chase Diaz and his men, who
proceeded to butcher them. The remaining French infantrymen charged the
Mexican defenders through sloppy mud from a thunderstorm and through
hundreds of head of stampeding cattle stirred up by Indians armed only
with machetes.

When the battle was over, many French were killed or wounded and their
cavalry was being chased by Diaz' superb horsemen miles away. The
Mexicans had won a great victory that kept Napoleon III from supplying
the confederate rebels for another year, allowing the United States to
build the greatest army the world had ever seen. This grand army
smashed the Confederates at Gettysburg just 14 months after the battle
of Puebla, essentially ending the Civil War.

Union forces were then rushed to the Texas/Mexican border under General
Phil Sheridan, who made sure that the Mexicans got all the weapons and
ammunition they needed to expel the French. American soldiers were
discharged with their uniforms and rifles if they promised to join the
Mexican Army to fight the French. The American Legion of Honor marched
in the Victory Parade in Mexico, City.

It might be a historical stretch to credit the survival of the United
States to those brave 4,000 Mexicans who faced an army twice as large in
1862. But who knows?



--
Peter Lucas
Brisbane
Australia

"People sleep safely in their beds because rough men stand ready in
the night to do violence to those who would do them harm"
-- George Orwell

"Paco's Tacos" > wrote in
news:Kib_h.4087$kg1.1280@trndny04:

>
> "PeterL" > wrote in message
>>
>>
>>
>> Do the Confederates celebrate Cinco de Mayo as well??? ;-)
>>
>>
>> How many people from the Southern States have a party on the 5th?
>>
>>
>> --
>> Peter Lucas
>> Brisbane
>> Australia
>>
>> "People sleep safely in their beds because rough men stand ready in
>> the night to do violence to those who would do them harm"
>> -- George Orwell
>
> Cinco de Mayo is a Mexican holiday commemorating the Mexican victory
> over the French at Puebla, not a U.S. holiday. Why do we celebrate it
> in the U.S.? Why not?! :-)


Some parts of history credit the Battle at Puebla with saving the USA.
If the Frogs had won there, they would have gone on to supply and assist
the Confederate States, and there wouldn't have been a Union victory.


Which was why I asked if the 11 States (Alabama, Florida, Georgia,
Louisiana, Mississippi, South Carolina, Texas, Arkansas, North Carolina,
Tennessee, and Virginia) that seceded from the US in Feb/Apr of 1861 and
were consequently defeated in the Civil War in 1865 celebrated Cinco de
Mayo as much as everyone else does :-)


--
Peter Lucas
Brisbane
Australia

"People sleep safely in their beds because rough men stand ready in
the night to do violence to those who would do them harm"
-- George Orwell

PeterL wrote:
> Say Serene Like You Mean It > wrote in
> :

>> Serene, who will be buying snacks for her road trip that day and
>> leaving on Sunday
>>
>
>
> ROAD TRIP!!!!!!!!!!!!! YeeeeeeHaaaaaaa!! :-)
>
> Who's taking the beer and what sort will it be??

Heh. We don't drink beer (or, really, at all, actually).

> My road trip is going to be in about 4 weeks time. To the Barossa Valley
> in South Australia. There's about 60 wineries in the area, and lots of
> German and Italian food/bistros/cafes/bakeries/butcher shops.

Nice!

>
> Thank God I have a sister (who can drive) that doesn't drink alcohol!!
> Her hubby and us two will be enjoying the local produce ;-)

We're doing a much less interesting road trip. LA and San Diego,
with a few days in between on the Indian Reservation where James's
brother and his family live. They get free nights at the casino
hotel, so they're letting us stay there for the three nights we'll
be there. Our first real vacation, whee!

Serene

"PeterL" > wrote in message
0.25...
> "Felice Friese" > wrote in
> :
>
>> I don't know about the rest of you, but I'm building mine around a
>> quart of my son-in-law's tomatillo salsa that I tucked away in the
>> freezer.
>>
>> Maybe yer basic rolled chicken enchilada, maybe a layered tortilla
>> casserole. Ask me on Saturday.
>>
>> But whatever it is, it will be preceded by Margaritas on the balc,
>
> Hmmmmmmmmm, I might just sling back a couple or 3 Margaritas as well :-)
>
>> weather permitting, and accompanied by refried beans, sour cream,
>> grated cheddar and shredded lettuce. And whatever else seems
>> appropriate.
>
> Chicken burritos sounds good for here.
>
>> And it will be followed by a siesta until bedtime.
>
> Soooooooooo, you'll wake up to go to bed???
> --
> Peter Lucas

Prolly. A potty call will surely bring the siesta to an end, at which point
I'll roll myself into bed.

Felice

"PeterL" > wrote in message
0.25...
> "Paco's Tacos" > wrote in
> news:Kib_h.4087$kg1.1280@trndny04:
>
>>
>> "PeterL" > wrote in message
>>>
>>>
>>>
>>> Do the Confederates celebrate Cinco de Mayo as well??? ;-)
>>>
>>>
>>> How many people from the Southern States have a party on the 5th?
>>>
>>>
>>> --
>>> Peter Lucas
>>> Brisbane
>>> Australia
>>>
>>> "People sleep safely in their beds because rough men stand ready in
>>> the night to do violence to those who would do them harm"
>>> -- George Orwell
>>
>> Cinco de Mayo is a Mexican holiday commemorating the Mexican victory
>> over the French at Puebla, not a U.S. holiday. Why do we celebrate it
>> in the U.S.? Why not?! :-)
>
>
> Some parts of history credit the Battle at Puebla with saving the USA.
> If the Frogs had won there, they would have gone on to supply and assist
> the Confederate States, and there wouldn't have been a Union victory.
>
>
> Which was why I asked if the 11 States (Alabama, Florida, Georgia,
> Louisiana, Mississippi, South Carolina, Texas, Arkansas, North Carolina,
> Tennessee, and Virginia) that seceded from the US in Feb/Apr of 1861 and
> were consequently defeated in the Civil War in 1865 celebrated Cinco de
> Mayo as much as everyone else does :-)
>
>
> --
> Peter Lucas
> Brisbane
> Australia
>
> "People sleep safely in their beds because rough men stand ready in
> the night to do violence to those who would do them harm"
> -- George Orwell

Ahhh, your question masked your knowledge of the subject. But, my guess
would be that the "holiday" is celebrated more in areas where there are
larger Mexican-heritage populations or with stronger ties to Mexico, such as
relatives and friends. And I think that would be more predominant in the
South (and SoCal), than in Yankee-land. But, hey, we're all one big, happy
family now, so like MareCat said, any reason for a party! ;-)

" BOB" > wrote in message
...
> "Felice Friese" > wrote in message
>
>> I don't know about the rest of you, but I'm building mine around a
>> quart of my son-in-law's tomatillo salsa that I tucked away in the
>> freezer.
>> Maybe yer basic rolled chicken enchilada, maybe a layered tortilla
>> casserole. Ask me on Saturday.
>>
>> But whatever it is, it will be preceded by Margaritas on the balc,
>> weather permitting, and accompanied by refried beans, sour cream,
>> grated cheddar and shredded lettuce. And whatever else seems
>> appropriate.
>> And it will be followed by a siesta until bedtime.
>>
>> Felice
>
> That's Saturday,right?
>
> It'll be barbeque for me. Six small servings of BBQ chicken, six of BBQ
> pork ribs, 6 of BBQ pork butt or shoulder and six of BBQ brisket. I hope
> it's*not* all good 'cuz that'd be a LOT of BBQ if Itried toeat it all.
> ;-)
>
> BOB

Better check (a) your calendar and (b) your Spanish-American dictionary,
Bob. Cinco de Mayo is the fifth of May. That means five small servings of
BBQ chicken, five of BBQ pork ribs, and so on. However, in the spirit of the
holiday, you may have the sixth of each for breakfast the next morning.

Felice

Serene > wrote in
:


> We're doing a much less interesting road trip. LA and San Diego,
> with a few days in between on the Indian Reservation where James's
> brother and his family live. They get free nights at the casino
> hotel, so they're letting us stay there for the three nights we'll
> be there. Our first real vacation, whee!
>


Cool!! Make sure you blow some dough in the casino :-)


Hey!! Next time I'm over that way, can I borrow James? ;-)


--
Peter Lucas
Brisbane
Australia

"People sleep safely in their beds because rough men stand ready in
the night to do violence to those who would do them harm"
-- George Orwell

"Felice Friese" > wrote in
:

>
> "PeterL" > wrote in message
> 0.25...
>> "Felice Friese" > wrote in
>> :
>>
>>> I don't know about the rest of you, but I'm building mine around a
>>> quart of my son-in-law's tomatillo salsa that I tucked away in the
>>> freezer.
>>>
>>> Maybe yer basic rolled chicken enchilada, maybe a layered tortilla
>>> casserole. Ask me on Saturday.
>>>
>>> But whatever it is, it will be preceded by Margaritas on the balc,
>>
>> Hmmmmmmmmm, I might just sling back a couple or 3 Margaritas as well
>> :-)
>>
>>> weather permitting, and accompanied by refried beans, sour cream,
>>> grated cheddar and shredded lettuce. And whatever else seems
>>> appropriate.
>>
>> Chicken burritos sounds good for here.
>>
>>> And it will be followed by a siesta until bedtime.
>>
>> Soooooooooo, you'll wake up to go to bed???
>> --
>> Peter Lucas
>
> Prolly. A potty call will surely bring the siesta to an end, at which
> point I'll roll myself into bed.
>


LOL!!! For those of us that exist on about 4-5 hours sleep a night.....
it sounds like *waaaaay* too much sleep!!


--
Peter Lucas
Brisbane
Australia

"People sleep safely in their beds because rough men stand ready in
the night to do violence to those who would do them harm"
-- George Orwell

Felice Friese wrote:
> " BOB" > wrote in message

>> It'll be barbeque for me. Six small servings of BBQ chicken, six of BBQ
>> pork ribs, 6 of BBQ pork butt or shoulder and six of BBQ brisket. I hope
>> it's*not* all good 'cuz that'd be a LOT of BBQ if Itried toeat it all.
>> ;-)
>>
>> BOB
>
> Better check (a) your calendar and (b) your Spanish-American dictionary,
> Bob. Cinco de Mayo is the fifth of May. That means five small servings of
> BBQ chicken, five of BBQ pork ribs, and so on.

I think he means he'll be judging six contestants in the BBQ contest.

Serene

On May 2, 10:58 pm, PeterL > wrote:
in Mexico, City.
>
> It might be a historical stretch to credit the survival of the United
> States to those brave 4,000 Mexicans who faced an army twice as large in
> 1862. But who knows?
>
> --
> Peter Lucas
> Brisbane
> Australia

LOL. Je ne sais pas.
Dee Dee

Who controls the past controls the futu who controls the present
controls the past - George Orwell

On May 2, 9:10 pm, "MareCat" > wrote:
> "Paco's Tacos" > wrote in message
>
> news:Kib_h.4087$kg1.1280@trndny04...
>
>
>
> > "PeterL" > wrote in message
>
> >> Do the Confederates celebrate Cinco de Mayo as well??? ;-)
>
> >> How many people from the Southern States have a party on the 5th?
>
> > Cinco de Mayo is a Mexican holiday commemorating the Mexican victory over
> > the French at Puebla, not a U.S. holiday. Why do we celebrate it in the
> > U.S.? Why not?! :-)
>
> Hey, any excuse for a party, right??
>
> It was always a big celebration in Houston. Now that we don't live in Tejas
> anymore, I haven't really thought about it. Maybe I'll make ceviche, maybe
> enchiladas...definitely some guac and margaritas.

>From What I've gathered, the Victory @ Puebla Day is a very minor
holiday in Mexico, and in the USA is an excuse to drink crappy Mexican
beer (Corona, etc.) or good Mexican beer (Negra Modelo), and snack on
AmeriMex food.
>
> Mary

--Bryan

PeterL wrote:
> Serene > wrote in
> :
>
>
>> We're doing a much less interesting road trip. LA and San Diego,
>> with a few days in between on the Indian Reservation where James's
>> brother and his family live. They get free nights at the casino
>> hotel, so they're letting us stay there for the three nights we'll
>> be there. Our first real vacation, whee!
>>
>
>
> Cool!! Make sure you blow some dough in the casino :-)

Heh. I always go to the casino with $20 and play cheap slots until
I either get ahead or go broke. Once I get ahead, I put the $20 in
my purse, and play with the rest until it's gone. (Unless I win big
-- when I won $160 in nickles that one time, we got up and walked
out immediately.)

> Hey!! Next time I'm over that way, can I borrow James? ;-)

Up to him.

Serene

"Paco's Tacos" > wrote in
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> "PeterL" > wrote in message
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>> "Paco's Tacos" > wrote in
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>>>
>>> "PeterL" > wrote in message
>>>>
>>>>
>>>>
>>>> Do the Confederates celebrate Cinco de Mayo as well??? ;-)
>>>>
>>>>
>>>> How many people from the Southern States have a party on the 5th?
>>>>

>>>
>>> Cinco de Mayo is a Mexican holiday commemorating the Mexican victory
>>> over the French at Puebla, not a U.S. holiday. Why do we celebrate
>>> it in the U.S.? Why not?! :-)
>>
>>
>> Some parts of history credit the Battle at Puebla with saving the
>> USA. If the Frogs had won there, they would have gone on to supply
>> and assist the Confederate States, and there wouldn't have been a
>> Union victory.
>>
>>
>> Which was why I asked if the 11 States (Alabama, Florida, Georgia,
>> Louisiana, Mississippi, South Carolina, Texas, Arkansas, North
>> Carolina, Tennessee, and Virginia) that seceded from the US in
>> Feb/Apr of 1861 and were consequently defeated in the Civil War in
>> 1865 celebrated Cinco de Mayo as much as everyone else does :-)
>>

>
> Ahhh, your question masked your knowledge of the subject. But, my
> guess would be that the "holiday" is celebrated more in areas where
> there are larger Mexican-heritage populations or with stronger ties to
> Mexico, such as relatives and friends. And I think that would be more
> predominant in the South (and SoCal), than in Yankee-land.


I thought some of the die-hard 'Confederates' might have their noses out
of joint if they knew the history behind Cinco de Mayo :-)


>But, hey,
> we're all one big, happy family now, so like MareCat said, any reason
> for a party! ;-)


Too right!! :-)

I just fixed my dishwasher, by hand with only a pair of pliers, so I'm
going to celebrate tonight!!

The SO started a load of dishes the other night, but didn't turn the
water on. About 4 hours later I was wondering why the hell it was still
going. It was just trying to suck some water in........ and getting
nowehere.

After thinking about ditching it and buying a new one, I rang around and
got a couple of ideas on what the problem was going to be. Rang another
place and ordered in the part (inlet solenoid.... which just happens to
be *right* on the bottom of the machine!!), it arrived 20mins ago....
and now the beast is happily purring away :-)

I might actually get some tools to help me do the job for next time!!

So $42 for part and postage, ended up saving me between $120-$800 for a
repairman/replacement machine!!

Along with the fact that I just sold my old washing machine a couple of
hours ago for a fistfull of $$'s......... I'll definitely be celebrating
tonight :-)

--
Peter Lucas
Brisbane
Australia

"People sleep safely in their beds because rough men stand ready in
the night to do violence to those who would do them harm"
-- George Orwell

Serene > wrote in news:46395DA3.8050703
@serenepages.org:

> PeterL wrote:
>> Serene > wrote in
>> :
>>
>>
>>> We're doing a much less interesting road trip. LA and San Diego,
>>> with a few days in between on the Indian Reservation where James's
>>> brother and his family live. They get free nights at the casino
>>> hotel, so they're letting us stay there for the three nights we'll
>>> be there. Our first real vacation, whee!
>>>
>>
>>
>> Cool!! Make sure you blow some dough in the casino :-)
>
> Heh. I always go to the casino with $20 and play cheap slots until
> I either get ahead or go broke. Once I get ahead, I put the $20 in
> my purse, and play with the rest until it's gone. (Unless I win big
> -- when I won $160 in nickles that one time, we got up and walked
> out immediately.)

I use the same method :-)


>
>> Hey!! Next time I'm over that way, can I borrow James? ;-)
>
> Up to him.
>


LOL :-)

No nefarious reason....... except to get some free nights ;-P


--
Peter Lucas
Brisbane
Australia

"People sleep safely in their beds because rough men stand ready in
the night to do violence to those who would do them harm"
-- George Orwell

Food Snob > wrote in
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> On May 2, 9:10 pm, "MareCat" > wrote:
>> "Paco's Tacos" > wrote in message
>>
>> news:Kib_h.4087$kg1.1280@trndny04...
>>
>>
>>
>> > "PeterL" > wrote in message
>>
>> >> Do the Confederates celebrate Cinco de Mayo as well??? ;-)
>>
>> >> How many people from the Southern States have a party on the 5th?
>>
>> > Cinco de Mayo is a Mexican holiday commemorating the Mexican
>> > victory over the French at Puebla, not a U.S. holiday. Why do we
>> > celebrate it in the U.S.? Why not?! :-)
>>
>> Hey, any excuse for a party, right??
>>
>> It was always a big celebration in Houston. Now that we don't live in
>> Tejas anymore, I haven't really thought about it. Maybe I'll make
>> ceviche, maybe enchiladas...definitely some guac and margaritas.
>
>>From What I've gathered, the Victory @ Puebla Day is a very minor
> holiday in Mexico, and in the USA is an excuse to drink crappy Mexican
> beer (Corona, etc.) or good Mexican beer (Negra Modelo), and snack on
> AmeriMex food.
>>
>> Mary
>
> --Bryan
>


Hmmmmmmmm, will have to keep my eye out for Negra Modela. Is it in a
green bottle?



--
Peter Lucas
Brisbane
Australia

"People sleep safely in their beds because rough men stand ready in
the night to do violence to those who would do them harm"
-- George Orwell

"PeterL" > wrote in message >
>
>>
>>> Hey!! Next time I'm over that way, can I borrow James? ;-)
>>
>> Up to him.
>>
>
>
> LOL :-)
>
> No nefarious reason....... except to get some free nights ;-P
>
>
> --
> Peter Lucas
> Brisbane
> Australia
>
> "People sleep safely in their beds because rough men stand ready in
> the night to do violence to those who would do them harm"
> -- George Orwell

Ummm, you may want to re-phrase that! Some people may take that statement
out of context! ;-)~

PeterL wrote:
> Serene > wrote in news:46395DA3.8050703
> @serenepages.org:

>>> Hey!! Next time I'm over that way, can I borrow James? ;-)
>> Up to him.
>>
>
>
> LOL :-)
>
> No nefarious reason....... except to get some free nights ;-P

Oh, in that case, it's his sister-in-law's father you'd be wanting
to borrow. I asked what we could buy him to thank him, and she said,
"Aw, just take him to breakfast one day -- he'll be the old guy
sitting out early on the patio, smoking a cigarette."

Serene

>> Ahhh, your question masked your knowledge of the subject. But, my
>> guess would be that the "holiday" is celebrated more in areas where
>> there are larger Mexican-heritage populations or with stronger ties to
>> Mexico, such as relatives and friends. And I think that would be more
>> predominant in the South (and SoCal), than in Yankee-land.
>
>
> I thought some of the die-hard 'Confederates' might have their noses out
> of joint if they knew the history behind Cinco de Mayo :-)
>
>
Ah, "some of the die-hard 'Confederates'" have their noses out of joint
about everything! They re-paint the Mason-Dixon Line every Spring! ;-)~

"Paco's Tacos" > wrote in
news:lBd_h.7712$YQ1.2725@trndny02:

>>> Ahhh, your question masked your knowledge of the subject. But, my
>>> guess would be that the "holiday" is celebrated more in areas where
>>> there are larger Mexican-heritage populations or with stronger ties
>>> to Mexico, such as relatives and friends. And I think that would be
>>> more predominant in the South (and SoCal), than in Yankee-land.
>>
>>
>> I thought some of the die-hard 'Confederates' might have their noses
>> out of joint if they knew the history behind Cinco de Mayo :-)
>>
>>
> Ah, "some of the die-hard 'Confederates'" have their noses out of
> joint about everything! They re-paint the Mason-Dixon Line every
> Spring! ;-)~
>
>
>


LOL!!!!



--
Peter Lucas
Brisbane
Australia

"People sleep safely in their beds because rough men stand ready in
the night to do violence to those who would do them harm"
-- George Orwell

Serene > wrote in news:59t6n0F2ll1bpU2
@mid.individual.net:

> PeterL wrote:
>> Serene > wrote in news:46395DA3.8050703
>> @serenepages.org:
>
>>>> Hey!! Next time I'm over that way, can I borrow James? ;-)
>>> Up to him.
>>>
>>
>>
>> LOL :-)
>>
>> No nefarious reason....... except to get some free nights ;-P
>
> Oh, in that case, it's his sister-in-law's father you'd be wanting
> to borrow. I asked what we could buy him to thank him, and she said,
> "Aw, just take him to breakfast one day --


Sounds like a bargain :-)


--
Peter Lucas
Brisbane
Australia

"People sleep safely in their beds because rough men stand ready in
the night to do violence to those who would do them harm"
-- George Orwell

"Paco's Tacos" > wrote in
news:Xvd_h.5652$%f7.2878@trndny03:

>
> "PeterL" > wrote in message >
>>
>>>
>>>> Hey!! Next time I'm over that way, can I borrow James? ;-)
>>>
>>> Up to him.
>>>
>>
>>
>> LOL :-)
>>
>> No nefarious reason....... except to get some free nights ;-P

>
> Ummm, you may want to re-phrase that! Some people may take that
> statement out of context! ;-)~


Nahhh, the people that need to know, know what I meant. The people that
want to take it out of context just need to get a life :-)



--
Peter Lucas
Brisbane
Australia

"People sleep safely in their beds because rough men stand ready in
the night to do violence to those who would do them harm"
-- George Orwell

"PeterL" > wrote in message
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> "Paco's Tacos" > wrote in
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>>
>> "PeterL" > wrote in message >
>>>
>>>>
>>>>> Hey!! Next time I'm over that way, can I borrow James? ;-)
>>>>
>>>> Up to him.
>>>>
>>>
>>>
>>> LOL :-)
>>>
>>> No nefarious reason....... except to get some free nights ;-P
>
>>
>> Ummm, you may want to re-phrase that! Some people may take that
>> statement out of context! ;-)~
>
>
> Nahhh, the people that need to know, know what I meant. The people that
> want to take it out of context just need to get a life :-)
>

Well, that could create a serious void around here! ;-)

On Wed, 2 May 2007 20:58:50 -0400, "Felice Friese"
> wrote:

>I don't know about the rest of you, but I'm building mine around a quart of
>my son-in-law's tomatillo salsa that I tucked away in the freezer.
>
>Maybe yer basic rolled chicken enchilada, maybe a layered tortilla
>casserole. Ask me on Saturday.
>
>But whatever it is, it will be preceded by Margaritas on the balc, weather
>permitting, and accompanied by refried beans, sour cream, grated cheddar and
>shredded lettuce. And whatever else seems appropriate.
>
>And it will be followed by a siesta until bedtime.
>
>Felice
>

Jeeze Felice... Do Expect I Will Think Ahead Like that?

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Felice Friese wrote:
> I don't know about the rest of you, but I'm building mine around a quart of
> my son-in-law's tomatillo salsa that I tucked away in the freezer.
>
> Maybe yer basic rolled chicken enchilada, maybe a layered tortilla
> casserole. Ask me on Saturday.
>
> But whatever it is, it will be preceded by Margaritas on the balc, weather
> permitting, and accompanied by refried beans, sour cream, grated cheddar and
> shredded lettuce. And whatever else seems appropriate.
>
> And it will be followed by a siesta until bedtime.
>
> Felice
>
>

Hmm...Have to think about it. Today is grocery day as DH is back from
his trip to Sicily and with him the car.

I'm still reeling that I didn't know Tuesday was an Italian holiday...

--
"All of those faeries and duels and mad queens and so on, and no one
quoted old Billy Shakespeare. Not even once."
- Billy the Werewolf, The Dresden Files

Paco's Tacos wrote:
> "PeterL" > wrote in message
>>
>>
>> Do the Confederates celebrate Cinco de Mayo as well??? ;-)
>>
>>
>> How many people from the Southern States have a party on the 5th?
>>
>>
>> --
>> Peter Lucas
>> Brisbane
>> Australia
>>
>> "People sleep safely in their beds because rough men stand ready in
>> the night to do violence to those who would do them harm"
>> -- George Orwell
>
> Cinco de Mayo is a Mexican holiday commemorating the Mexican victory over
> the French at Puebla, not a U.S. holiday. Why do we celebrate it in the
> U.S.? Why not?! :-)
>
>

Any excuse for a few extra cervesas is good!

--
"All of those faeries and duels and mad queens and so on, and no one
quoted old Billy Shakespeare. Not even once."
- Billy the Werewolf, The Dresden Files

PeterL wrote:
>
>
> Hmmmmmmmm, will have to keep my eye out for Negra Modela. Is it in a
> green bottle?
>
>
>

Heh..they sell that at the mini mart here on base. you can't get
italian beer, but you can get that.

--
"All of those faeries and duels and mad queens and so on, and no one
quoted old Billy Shakespeare. Not even once."
- Billy the Werewolf, The Dresden Files