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Crash covers California highway in sweet potatoes
UPI ^ | October 10, 2024 | Ben Hooper

Posted on 10/10/2024 12:57:52 PM PDT by Red Badger

Oct. 9 (UPI) -- A crash on a California highway caused an hours-long "traffic yam" when one of the vehicles lost its load of sweet potatoes into the roadway.

The California Highway Patrol's Merced post said on social media that traffic on southbound Highway 99 in Livingston was brought to a standstill when a crash involving a truck caused the vehicle to drop hundreds of sweet potatoes onto the roadway.

Travelers were advised to find alternate routes while officials worked to clear the tubers from the highway.

Traffic resumed after a clean-up operation that lasted for several hours.


TOPICS: Agriculture; Food; Gardening; Travel
KEYWORDS: california
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1 posted on 10/10/2024 12:57:52 PM PDT by Red Badger
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To: Diana in Wisconsin; SunkenCiv

This Spud’s for you!..................


2 posted on 10/10/2024 12:58:20 PM PDT by Red Badger (Homeless veterans camp in the streets while illegals are put up in 5 Star hotels....................)
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To: Red Badger

I yam what I yam.


3 posted on 10/10/2024 12:58:42 PM PDT by Larry Lucido (Donate! Don't just post clickbait!)
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To: Red Badger

No one does traffic yams like California!


4 posted on 10/10/2024 12:59:02 PM PDT by CatOwner (Don't expect anyone, even conservatives, to have your back when the SHTF in 2021 and beyond.)
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To: Red Badger

Free sweet potato pie for Thanksgiving...


5 posted on 10/10/2024 1:03:49 PM PDT by Jamestown1630 ("A Republic, if you can keep it.")
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To: Red Badger

Aw, man, all the good puns are taken. I yam too late.


6 posted on 10/10/2024 1:06:36 PM PDT by Billthedrill
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To: Jamestown1630

Yes! I much prefer Sweet Potato Pie to Pumpkin Pie..............With REAL WHIPPED CREAM on top!....Not that fake stuff!........


7 posted on 10/10/2024 1:06:56 PM PDT by Red Badger (Homeless veterans camp in the streets while illegals are put up in 5 Star hotels....................)
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To: Red Badger

I like that sweet potato souffle with the gooey melted marshmallows on top.


8 posted on 10/10/2024 1:08:07 PM PDT by Jamestown1630 ("A Republic, if you can keep it.")
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To: Billthedrill

Whoever had to pick all those potatoes up:

One potato, two potato, three potato, four.........


9 posted on 10/10/2024 1:08:26 PM PDT by Red Badger (Homeless veterans camp in the streets while illegals are put up in 5 Star hotels....................)
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To: Jamestown1630

We make a mashed sweet potato dish with brown sugar, REAL butter, and cinnamon that is delicious!.............


10 posted on 10/10/2024 1:09:35 PM PDT by Red Badger (Homeless veterans camp in the streets while illegals are put up in 5 Star hotels....................)
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To: Billthedrill

I’ve never seen such a potato crasherole.


11 posted on 10/10/2024 1:09:51 PM PDT by Tell It Right (1 Thessalonians 5:21 -- Put everything to the test, hold fast to that which is true.)
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To: Red Badger

I don’t know if there’s any margarine on the margin.


12 posted on 10/10/2024 1:14:52 PM PDT by Tell It Right (1 Thessalonians 5:21 -- Put everything to the test, hold fast to that which is true.)
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To: Red Badger

The best I ever came upon was a Thomas’ English Muffin dump all over Route 6 in CT.


13 posted on 10/10/2024 1:20:11 PM PDT by Dr. Sivana ("Whatsoever he shall say to you, do ye." (John 2:5))
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To: Red Badger

Good. I hate sweet potatoes.


14 posted on 10/10/2024 1:24:57 PM PDT by fidelis (👈 Under no obligation to respond to rude, ignorant, abusive, bellicose, and obnoxious posts.)
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To: Red Badger

Just another day in the People’s Republic of Commiefornia.


15 posted on 10/10/2024 1:29:26 PM PDT by No name given ( Anonymous is who you’ll know me as)
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To: Red Badger

A traditional Thanksgiving Dinner just got more expensive!

And for the first time in four years it’s not Brandon’s fault, LOL!


16 posted on 10/10/2024 1:31:10 PM PDT by Diana in Wisconsin (I don't have, 'Hobbies.' I'm developing a robust Post-Apocalyptic skill set.)
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To: Red Badger

“There is some good news: The sweet potato crop is grown in North Carolina, for the most part, and its supply has been better, helping keep the prices from jumping.”

Um, probably NOT for 2024! :(

(That data was 2023 prices.)


17 posted on 10/10/2024 1:35:22 PM PDT by Diana in Wisconsin (I don't have, 'Hobbies.' I'm developing a robust Post-Apocalyptic skill set.)
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To: Dr. Sivana

Live chickens!

Now THOSE are the ones that are REALLY fun to clean up after.

*SMIRK* :)


18 posted on 10/10/2024 1:37:20 PM PDT by Diana in Wisconsin (I don't have, 'Hobbies.' I'm developing a robust Post-Apocalyptic skill set.)
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To: Red Badger

Root for the home team


19 posted on 10/10/2024 1:42:55 PM PDT by Tymesup (O )
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To: Red Badger

In a related story, Kalifornia is bracing for a huuuuge influx of those evil white Irish. News of the potato crash, especially photos and videos, have prompted a huuuuge increase in air and boat travel from Ireland.

Kalifornia is creating its second Gold Rush, as stock in Yukon Gold has also risen.


20 posted on 10/10/2024 1:44:05 PM PDT by Ronaldus Magnus III (Do, or do not, there is no try)
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