Friday Storm Stories - The Chainlink2024-03-29T10:25:51Zhttps://thechainlink.org/forum/topics/friday-storm-stories?commentId=2211490%3AComment%3A199470&feed=yes&xn_auth=noI work for a company called B…tag:thechainlink.org,2010-07-02:2211490:Comment:2038012010-07-02T03:18:30.217ZJohn Caseyhttps://thechainlink.org/profile/JohnCasey
I work for a company called Bobby's Bike Hike. Located on McClurg and Illinois. Right behind the Fox and Obel store. I was bringing back the Lakefront Neighborhoods Tour.
I work for a company called Bobby's Bike Hike. Located on McClurg and Illinois. Right behind the Fox and Obel store. I was bringing back the Lakefront Neighborhoods Tour. John, what bike tours do you…tag:thechainlink.org,2010-07-02:2211490:Comment:2037962010-07-02T03:05:42.568ZJulie Aberman (Hochstadter)https://thechainlink.org/profile/JulieHochstadter
John, what bike tours do you lead?<br />
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<cite>John Casey said:</cite><blockquote cite="http://www.thechainlink.org/forum/topics/friday-storm-stories?page=4&commentId=2211490%3AComment%3A203777&x=1#2211490Comment200188"><div>I was leading a bike tour minutes before the storm started last Friday. We just got our bikes back into the shop when the rain hit and the wind started blowing trash cans.<br/></div>
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John, what bike tours do you lead?<br />
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<cite>John Casey said:</cite><blockquote cite="http://www.thechainlink.org/forum/topics/friday-storm-stories?page=4&commentId=2211490%3AComment%3A203777&x=1#2211490Comment200188"><div>I was leading a bike tour minutes before the storm started last Friday. We just got our bikes back into the shop when the rain hit and the wind started blowing trash cans.<br/></div>
</blockquote> It's a 30 foot Pearson from 1…tag:thechainlink.org,2010-07-02:2211490:Comment:2037772010-07-02T03:00:56.234ZRichhttps://thechainlink.org/profile/Rich255
It's a 30 foot Pearson from 1976. An awesome little boat. I saw the exact boat you mentioned once we were reentering the harbor.<br />
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<cite>Clark said:</cite><blockquote cite="http://www.thechainlink.org/forum/topics/friday-storm-stories?id=2211490%3ATopic%3A198511&page=3#2211490Comment199576"><div>Great sailing story Rich. Glad you posted...even if it is on a "biking blog." What kind of sailboat were you out on, and how large was it? Glad you were able to get the sails down and the engine…</div>
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It's a 30 foot Pearson from 1976. An awesome little boat. I saw the exact boat you mentioned once we were reentering the harbor.<br />
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<cite>Clark said:</cite><blockquote cite="http://www.thechainlink.org/forum/topics/friday-storm-stories?id=2211490%3ATopic%3A198511&page=3#2211490Comment199576"><div>Great sailing story Rich. Glad you posted...even if it is on a "biking blog." What kind of sailboat were you out on, and how large was it? Glad you were able to get the sails down and the engine started before the big blow hit. I drove past Monroe Harbor about 5:30 pm last Friday and there was a sizable sailboat moored just inside the breakwater with sails just ripped to ribbons, and still flying in the wind.<br/> <br/>
<cite>Rich said:</cite><blockquote cite="http://www.thechainlink.org/forum/topics/friday-storm-stories?id=2211490%3ATopic%3A198511&page=3#2211490Comment199426"><div>I decided not to ride to work that day because I was to sail to St. Joe's....</div>
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</blockquote> I was leading a bike tour min…tag:thechainlink.org,2010-06-26:2211490:Comment:2001882010-06-26T02:23:01.660ZJohn Caseyhttps://thechainlink.org/profile/JohnCasey
I was leading a bike tour minutes before the storm started last Friday. We just got our bikes back into the shop when the rain hit and the wind started blowing trash cans.<br />
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My luck ran out later in the day. I went to a movie in Lakeview and when I got out the second storm hit. I waited for about a half hour in the lobby and then decided to just push my way through on my bike and get home.<br />
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Not a great choice. Admittedly the second storm was not as bad as the first, but the rain was vertical and…
I was leading a bike tour minutes before the storm started last Friday. We just got our bikes back into the shop when the rain hit and the wind started blowing trash cans.<br />
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My luck ran out later in the day. I went to a movie in Lakeview and when I got out the second storm hit. I waited for about a half hour in the lobby and then decided to just push my way through on my bike and get home.<br />
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Not a great choice. Admittedly the second storm was not as bad as the first, but the rain was vertical and felt like bb's hitting my skin, the wind about 25 mph, and there was nearly a foot of standing water on the road. Somehow I got home alive. I think my grandmother was praying for me. She knows I'm a stubborn fool. Ricardo, that's kind of how I…tag:thechainlink.org,2010-06-25:2211490:Comment:2000382010-06-25T17:50:29.366ZLisa yeahhttps://thechainlink.org/profile/LisaCarroll
Ricardo, that's kind of how I weathered Wednesday's Storm. I got off the Blue Line and could barely see across the street. So I waited awhile, but it wasn't passing over or letting up. So I ran across to the Logan Bar and watched the Mets game. Tornado warnings are much more enjoyable sitting w/ your neighbors over beers.<br />
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<cite>Ricardo said:</cite><blockquote cite="http://www.thechainlink.org/forum/topics/friday-storm-stories#2211490Comment198737"><div>I decided to chance it as my co-workers…</div>
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Ricardo, that's kind of how I weathered Wednesday's Storm. I got off the Blue Line and could barely see across the street. So I waited awhile, but it wasn't passing over or letting up. So I ran across to the Logan Bar and watched the Mets game. Tornado warnings are much more enjoyable sitting w/ your neighbors over beers.<br />
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<cite>Ricardo said:</cite><blockquote cite="http://www.thechainlink.org/forum/topics/friday-storm-stories#2211490Comment198737"><div>I decided to chance it as my co-workers told me in passing that I should leave very soon. The second I passed the lasalle bridge, the ominous sky came down on me with such fury that I got knocked of my bike at a red light on kinzie. Luckily there was a bar right up the street as I blindly rode to it. I waited the storm out; however a PBR was $4.00! The ride home consisted of tree branches everywhere and garbage all over milwaukee.</div>
</blockquote> Is this your blog, Cricket? I…tag:thechainlink.org,2010-06-25:2211490:Comment:2000272010-06-25T17:31:21.613ZLisa yeahhttps://thechainlink.org/profile/LisaCarroll
Is this your blog, Cricket? I love it! Just added it to my favorites.<br />
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<cite>Cricket said:</cite><blockquote cite="http://www.thechainlink.org/forum/topics/friday-storm-stories#2211490Comment198525"><div>Jennifer from General Carlessness:<br></br><a href="http://jmd1125.blogspot.com/2010/06/blown-into-parked-car-during-bad-storm.html" target="_blank">http://jmd1125.blogspot.com/2010/06/blown-into-parked-car-during-ba...…</a><br></br></div>
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Is this your blog, Cricket? I love it! Just added it to my favorites.<br />
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<cite>Cricket said:</cite><blockquote cite="http://www.thechainlink.org/forum/topics/friday-storm-stories#2211490Comment198525"><div>Jennifer from General Carlessness:<br/><a href="http://jmd1125.blogspot.com/2010/06/blown-into-parked-car-during-bad-storm.html" target="_blank">http://jmd1125.blogspot.com/2010/06/blown-into-parked-car-during-ba...</a><br/><a href="http://jmd1125.blogspot.com/2010/06/so-thats-why-my-eye-is-still-so-blurry.html" target="_blank">http://jmd1125.blogspot.com/2010/06/so-thats-why-my-eye-is-still-so...</a></div>
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Two weekends a…tag:thechainlink.org,2010-06-25:2211490:Comment:1999102010-06-25T09:55:21.989ZCITGO Cyclinghttps://thechainlink.org/profile/CITGOCycling
Tour De Storms<br />
Two weekends ago we were in DeKalb for the Bike MS ride "Tour De Farms". A storm rolled in about mid-morning. The MS volunteers did a great job of clearing the route ahead of the storm. But some people decided to stay out and got caught in the fury. Some took refuge in barns (see photo). One couple was literally blown off the road in the 50 mph winds. They had to lie in a ditch for about 15 minutes until a passerby noticed them and offered a ride.<br />
The group I was with took cover…
Tour De Storms<br />
Two weekends ago we were in DeKalb for the Bike MS ride "Tour De Farms". A storm rolled in about mid-morning. The MS volunteers did a great job of clearing the route ahead of the storm. But some people decided to stay out and got caught in the fury. Some took refuge in barns (see photo). One couple was literally blown off the road in the 50 mph winds. They had to lie in a ditch for about 15 minutes until a passerby noticed them and offered a ride.<br />
The group I was with took cover in a small school that was at one of the break points. The ride was cancelled after about 2 hours of waiting. Radar showed wave after wave heading our way. A break in the rain and we all rode back to DeKalb. Got about 55 miles in for the day. The goal was to ride a century. We didn't get anymore rain that day.<br />
On Day two we got out early and rode the whole 75 mile route without incident, but about 2 hours later the skies opened again. Most of our team made it in before the rains but one couple in their 50's came rolling in about 10 minutes later soaked to the gills. I stole that first picture fo…tag:thechainlink.org,2010-06-24:2211490:Comment:1997692010-06-24T22:40:31.192ZTank-Ridin' Ryanhttps://thechainlink.org/profile/Tank
I stole that first picture for my background at work.<br />
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<cite>Scott Hawley said:</cite><blockquote cite="http://www.thechainlink.org/forum/topics/friday-storm-stories?id=2211490%3ATopic%3A198511&page=3#2211490Comment199733"><div>Last night (Wednesday) after work spent a few hours peoplewatching, talking with tourists and 9-5ers standing undercover. You know they all think we're nuts? I wasn't putting my bike on the el- I had no plans anyways really except to ride home, so didn't mind waiting…</div>
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I stole that first picture for my background at work.<br />
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<cite>Scott Hawley said:</cite><blockquote cite="http://www.thechainlink.org/forum/topics/friday-storm-stories?id=2211490%3ATopic%3A198511&page=3#2211490Comment199733"><div>Last night (Wednesday) after work spent a few hours peoplewatching, talking with tourists and 9-5ers standing undercover. You know they all think we're nuts? I wasn't putting my bike on the el- I had no plans anyways really except to ride home, so didn't mind waiting for the lightning to stop at least.. got soaked on my morning commute. Was treated to this awesome sky around 8:30 before leaving downtown:<br/><p style="text-align: left;"><img width="721" src="http://storage.ning.com/topology/rest/1.0/file/get/35232999?profile=RESIZE_1024x1024" alt=""/></p>
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<cite>Tom Bamonte said:</cite><blockquote cite="http://www.thechainlink.org/forum/topics/friday-storm-stories?page=3&commentId=2211490%3AComment%3A199666&x=1#2211490Comment199666"><div>Office in Lisle was evacuated to basement of building because of tornado threat. Storm whomped through. I sensed an opening and hightailed the 1.5 miles to Lisle Metra station, where I caught train to Chicago. In the city everything seemed fresh and a bit chastened by the storm. I rode home without incident. It was a guilty pleasure to have dodged the storm.<br/> <br/> Last night's blow was a blast. Stranded on Metra in Oak Park so bailed from the train. Biked back to Wicker Park via Augusta with lightening bolts illuminating the sky. Zipped around puddles swollen to near ponds at spots. Again avoided the worst of the storm.</div>
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</blockquote> Last night (Wednesday) after…tag:thechainlink.org,2010-06-24:2211490:Comment:1997332010-06-24T21:32:36.652ZScott Hawleyhttps://thechainlink.org/profile/ScottHawley
Last night (Wednesday) after work spent a few hours peoplewatching, talking with tourists and 9-5ers standing undercover. You know they all think we're nuts? I wasn't putting my bike on the el- I had no plans anyways really except to ride home, so didn't mind waiting for the lightning to stop at least.. got soaked on my morning commute. Was treated to this awesome sky around 8:30 before leaving downtown:<br />
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Last night (Wednesday) after work spent a few hours peoplewatching, talking with tourists and 9-5ers standing undercover. You know they all think we're nuts? I wasn't putting my bike on the el- I had no plans anyways really except to ride home, so didn't mind waiting for the lightning to stop at least.. got soaked on my morning commute. Was treated to this awesome sky around 8:30 before leaving downtown:<br />
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<cite>Tom Bamonte said:</cite><blockquote cite="http://www.thechainlink.org/forum/topics/friday-storm-stories?page=3&commentId=2211490%3AComment%3A199666&x=1#2211490Comment199666"><div>Office in Lisle was evacuated to basement of building because of tornado threat. Storm whomped through. I sensed an opening and hightailed the 1.5 miles to Lisle Metra station, where I caught train to Chicago. In the city everything seemed fresh and a bit chastened by the storm. I rode home without incident. It was a guilty pleasure to have dodged the storm.<br/> <br/>
Last night's blow was a blast. Stranded on Metra in Oak Park so bailed from the train. Biked back to Wicker Park via Augusta with lightening bolts illuminating the sky. Zipped around puddles swollen to near ponds at spots. Again avoided the worst of the storm.</div>
</blockquote> Office in Lisle was evacuated…tag:thechainlink.org,2010-06-24:2211490:Comment:1996662010-06-24T19:20:38.376Zkayaktjbhttps://thechainlink.org/profile/TomBamonte
Office in Lisle was evacuated to basement of building because of tornado threat. Storm whomped through. I sensed an opening and hightailed the 1.5 miles to Lisle Metra station, where I caught train to Chicago. In the city everything seemed fresh and a bit chastened by the storm. I rode home without incident. It was a guilty pleasure to have dodged the storm.<br />
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Last night's blow was a blast. Stranded on Metra in Oak Park so bailed from the train. Biked back to Wicker Park via Augusta with…
Office in Lisle was evacuated to basement of building because of tornado threat. Storm whomped through. I sensed an opening and hightailed the 1.5 miles to Lisle Metra station, where I caught train to Chicago. In the city everything seemed fresh and a bit chastened by the storm. I rode home without incident. It was a guilty pleasure to have dodged the storm.<br />
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Last night's blow was a blast. Stranded on Metra in Oak Park so bailed from the train. Biked back to Wicker Park via Augusta with lightening bolts illuminating the sky. Zipped around puddles swollen to near ponds at spots. Again avoided the worst of the storm.