I experimented with the sign from MVV with the horses on it, but couldn't find an unobtrusive place for it. As for the story, I really wasn't trying that hard for continuity. They don't have any relation to each other other than the fact that they happen to be on the same street at the moment. If it doesn't make sense, I'll have to think about it some more. I think the old guy looks sad cause he hasn't had anything but cabbage soup since his dentures wore out.