Popsicle for ground crew?
May 23, 2006 | 11:04 am
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Popsicle for ground crew?
I'm sitting in the PC, IAH, E-terminal and there is a van with a small CO logo on the door and then some decals of ice cream novelties on the side, also a sign that says, "Caution Children." There is a large cut out on the passenger side. I'm watching and they are going around and passing out popsicles to ground crew. Must be new because even from here you can tell they approach the van with reservations.
Funny to see tug drivers eating popsicles
Funny to see tug drivers eating popsicles
May 23, 2006 | 11:07 am
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What a great idea for employee moral! Given the high temps lately, I'm sure that cold snacks are refreshing.
I am surprised that they do not have Chelsea bring around a big sundae cart...
I am surprised that they do not have Chelsea bring around a big sundae cart...
May 23, 2006 | 11:07 am
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Hot, humid afternoons in Houston are bad enough. Spending it on the ramp at the airport slinging bags and a popsicle would be a welcome respite.
^ to CO!
^ to CO!
May 23, 2006 | 2:42 pm
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Sounds like a nice treat for the ground crew, especially on a typical hot & humid IAH summer afternoon!
May 23, 2006 | 2:47 pm
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A nice touch by CO! After spending 5 minutes in the cargo hold of the 757 at the DO in Jan, I remember commenting how difficult and tiring it must be working an entire shift in the IAH summer heat.
May 23, 2006 | 2:52 pm
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Cool! (pun intended 
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May 23, 2006 | 4:26 pm
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I wonder how long it took for the ice cream truck to clear TSA?
May 23, 2006 | 4:38 pm
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Originally Posted by geoffco
A nice touch by CO! After spending 5 minutes in the cargo hold of the 757 at the DO in Jan, I remember commenting how difficult and tiring it must be working an entire shift in the IAH summer heat.
May 23, 2006 | 7:02 pm
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Originally Posted by bspencerco
I wonder how long it took for the ice cream truck to clear TSA?
I kept thinking why didn't I have a camera. When I realized I did, (sorry just came off an 11 hr international flight) they were gone.
It was "cool."
May 23, 2006 | 7:04 pm
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Unless it sells pot and crack, it's just not the same....