The following post was written by vanpooler Wanda Eaton from Kingwood, Texas. It was originally submitted to our iPhone contest, but it was so enjoyable that we had to share it with our readers.
I have vanpooled to work in Houston for years. As such, no matter which department or office I am assigned to, I have developed an extensive network of friends. Within that network of friends, we share vanpool experiences and stories that bond us together no matter how long it has been since we shared a ride to work.
One of my favorite experiences was when the van was delayed in a traffic jam near the 610 loop. As we got closer we found that an 18-wheeler had overturned on the upper overpass and his load of watermelons was strewn all over the freeway. The traffic jam resulted from people stopping their cars, getting out and picking up the watermelons to take home. It literally was a free-for-all! None of us, however, were brave (or stupid) enough to take on the traffic jam and score a watermelon. Instead, we took away a great story that softened the 30 minute delay in getting home.
Tags: 18-wheeler, 610 loop, Houston, iPhone contest, Kingwood, Texas, Wanda Eaton, Watermelons
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