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12 hours ago, Smithy said:And see that funny stand holding something at an angle in the lower right corner of this picture? We don't know its stated purpose, but it was perfect for supporting my darling's yucca walking stick.
It's called a perchera ( may have the spelling wrong) and it's for hanging purses or hats or jackets, anything that you don't want to have on the table. They are in every Mexican restaurant. It's considered bad form or possibly bad luck to put your purse on the floor.
12 hours ago, Smithy said:And see that funny stand holding something at an angle in the lower right corner of this picture? We don't know its stated purpose, but it was perfect for supporting my darling's yucca walking stick.
It's called a perchera (( may have the spelling wrong) and it's for hanging purses or hats or jackets, anything that you don't want to have on the table. They are in every Mexican restaurant. It's considered bad form or possibly bad luck to put your purse on the floor.
