If I ever need a good chortle, I can stop by almost any store here in Mexico.
I know there must be some sort of system (just as it took me time to learn the shelving logic in The States), but I certainly don't understand how products are combined for sale.
At my neighborhood market, the Raid is stored with dish towels. And the picnic supplies lie in repose next to the sanitary napkins.
So, I was primed for a laugh when my Puerto Vallarta passenger told me to get ready for a sign in one of the multitude of villages named Emiliano Zapata -- one of Mexico's Revolutionary heroes, and, need I add, who was treacherously assassinated by allies.
Just as we were coming to the border of the village, the sign at the top of this post popped up.
I can only imagine what MADD would have to say about a sign that advertises a shop that specializes in drinking and driving. Or, at least, beer and gasoline.
But that is just spitting hairs.
I know there must be some sort of system (just as it took me time to learn the shelving logic in The States), but I certainly don't understand how products are combined for sale.
At my neighborhood market, the Raid is stored with dish towels. And the picnic supplies lie in repose next to the sanitary napkins.
So, I was primed for a laugh when my Puerto Vallarta passenger told me to get ready for a sign in one of the multitude of villages named Emiliano Zapata -- one of Mexico's Revolutionary heroes, and, need I add, who was treacherously assassinated by allies.
Just as we were coming to the border of the village, the sign at the top of this post popped up.
I can only imagine what MADD would have to say about a sign that advertises a shop that specializes in drinking and driving. Or, at least, beer and gasoline.
But that is just spitting hairs.
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Back in Valley Springs, Arkansas (in the Ozarks) there was a café that also advertised sewing needles.
Saludos,Don Cuevas
I want to add that I have seen candy racks in the entry to a dentist's office. In another dentist'd office is a tacos al pastor setup.
Saludos, Don Cuevas
What is it with the candy? The doctor
I saw about my kidney has her office behind her pharmacy. The cashier is behind a rack filled with more
candy than at most grocery stores. On
the wall is a poster warning of the dangers of diabetes.
"On the wall is a poster warning of the dangers of diabetes."
On every pack of cigarettes is a warning of the dangers - doesn't seem to deter millions of people.
Candy has to be a major food group in Mexico!
Daddy was duped and killed by Carranza's henchmen. I do not think Daddy would have told you that Carranza was one of his allies.
Ah, Señor Cotton. You expect logic down here?
Sugar certainly is. Fructose in food seems to be as common as in The States.
Not logic. But I am certain there is some reason things end up where they do.
But it will probably go unexplained. As the restocking during business hours while blocking both ends of the aisle will go unexplained.
You are correct. At least, not when Carranza had him shot. But they were allies in the overthrow of Huerta. Of course, that all fell apart with victory.
Just what men want, fuel and more fuel.
I think you may have found the system.
Do you have Taco Bells down there. I love Taco Bell!
I have a little story about that. I should tell it one day.
I am looking forward to it.
If you are looking for a humidifier in Liverpool, check the baby department.
I thought I may have. But looking at the archives it appears it is a tale I have told only in person.
I can only imagine where I would look for a baby.
Please tell!
I think that Dingo's got your baby!
I recall a place in South Louisiana that advertised cappucino and crawfish. I can't imagine those smells together.
A coming attraction.
There was an article in the paper this past weekend titled, "Bibles and beer" about a church in a bar. Perhaps they could do church in that gas station and serve lunch too.
Funny you should mention that. Yesterday in church we discussed seeking out those who are "thirsty."
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