Things like this remind me of the Blizzard in the 90's (I think it was the 90's) where Daley was buried (pun intended) for not being prepared. So after that, at any threat of a big storm, the salt trucks are out whether it snows 20" or 1/2".

 

Is it better to be overprepared? Not sure the answer, but I do know hindsight is 20/20.

 

PS...I'm a contractor, so I have to be here. Unfortunately, my client can work from home....

Things like this remind me of the Blizzard in the 90's (I think it was the 90's) where Daley was buried (pun intended) for not being prepared. So after that, at any threat of a big storm, the salt trucks are out whether it snows 20" or 1/2".

 

Is it better to be overprepared? Not sure the answer, but I do know hindsight is 20/20.

 

PS...I'm a contractor, so I have to be here. Unfortunately, my client can work from home....

 

That was Bilandic, and it was in the 70's. While there was a big storm in 1999, Daley was prepared and the salt trucks were out, it just happened to fall on New Years weekend, but they still cleaned things up pretty fast. Chicago has sent salt trucks out no matter how much snow falls since the Bilandic incident in the 70's, though.

Edited May 3, 201213 yr by Y2HH

That was Bilandic, and it was in the 70's.

 

Daley did get it for the groundhogs day blizzard, but yeah, the historical reference is Bilandec who ended up losing to Jane Byrne because of it.

Daley did get it for the groundhogs day blizzard, but yeah, the historical reference is Bilandec who ended up losing to Jane Byrne because of it.

 

He's talking about the New Years weekend Blizzard in 99. The Groundhogs Day blizzard was in 2011.

He's talking about the New Years weekend Blizzard in 99. The Groundhogs Day blizzard was in 2011.

 

That was awesome, got almost an extra week of christmas break that year.

That was Bilandic, and it was in the 70's. While there was a big storm in 1999, Daley was prepared and the salt trucks were out, it just happened to fall on New Years weekend, but they still cleaned things up pretty fast. Chicago has sent salt trucks out no matter how much snow falls since the Bilandic incident in the 70's, though.

 

I knew about that one...but that wasn't the one I was referring to...it was the New Years '99 blizzard. Daley was compared to Bilandic that year and ever since then, he had the trucks out and at the ready...whether it snowed hard or hardly at all.

 

And yes, I had a "I Survived the Blizzard of '77" t-shirt. Just like Ray Raynor.

Try working in the marine industry during this, specifically passenger shipping. Its hell, there has been a non stop wave of freakouts for the past month and a half.

No backpacks or coffee on Metra among other things

 

Safety measures affecting passengers during the summit

Metra has implemented a wide range of safety measures during the NATO Summit. Passengers may see an increased law enforcement presence and K-9 units.

 

In addition, the following safety measures apply to riders of all Metra lines during the three days (May 19, 20 and 21) of the summit:

 

1.Riders may be subject to search and/or screening before boarding or while en route.

2.Riders may carry only one bag not exceeding 15 inches square and 4 inches deep. Boxes, parcels, luggage, backpacks and bicycles will not be allowed on trains. Banned items cannot be stored at Metra stations. They must be removed or they will be disposed of.

3.Riders may not carry any food or liquids on the trains. This includes coffee and other beverages.

4.Riders may not carry any type of tools, pipes, stakes, wood or weapons, including pocket knives and pepper spray, on the trains.

5.Law enforcement personnel must identify themselves and present their credentials and any weapons. Security guards will not be allowed to carry any weapons onboard.

No backpacks or coffee on Metra among other things

 

That is insane.

15 square inches? That's anyone with a briefcase.

 

This whole thing is beyond dumb. I'm taking the day off. I'm not screwing with it. They're also closing I55 to Lake Shore, my main route to work.

15 square inches is slightly larger than a 4x3 notecard. Gotta assume they mean 15"x15"x4" but that's still tiny.

 

My conspiracy-theory-addicted brother is convinced the whole NATO summit is a fraud and that they're using these measures as an excuse to arrest thousands of people speaking out against the government/illuminati.

If I were you guys I would work from home or take time off to avoid that headache.

If I were you guys I would work from home or take time off to avoid that headache.

 

I am already on the calendar to work from home. I want no part of this.

15 square inches is slightly larger than a 4x3 notecard. Gotta assume they mean 15"x15"x4" but that's still tiny.

 

My conspiracy-theory-addicted brother is convinced the whole NATO summit is a fraud and that they're using these measures as an excuse to arrest thousands of people speaking out against the government/illuminati.

 

I was going with the theory that this is a gigantic excuse for Chicago to be the benefactor of federally funded police/riot equipment.

The lockdown is already starting. Just getting into the Sears Tower is now official a hassle.

The lockdown is already starting. Just getting into the Sears Tower is now official a hassle.

I have alot of customers in the loop, CNA, BCBS, Harris, etc and most of them are required to stay home this week. Pretty smart idea.

I have alot of customers in the loop, CNA, BCBS, Harris, etc and most of them are required to stay home this week. Pretty smart idea.

 

I think most of us are going to work remote on Monday. I will at the end of the week too if the situation dictates.

I think most of us are going to work remote on Monday. I will at the end of the week too if the situation dictates.

I know CNA gave some of their folks 2 extra vacay days to stay away, I would have been f***ing elated for something like that if I was them.

thank god the congress bridge is open just in time for this mess...

thank god the congress bridge is open just in time for this mess...

 

Did they open it finally? I have been watching them work on it for ever.

I knew about that one...but that wasn't the one I was referring to...it was the New Years '99 blizzard. Daley was compared to Bilandic that year and ever since then, he had the trucks out and at the ready...whether it snowed hard or hardly at all.

 

And yes, I had a "I Survived the Blizzard of '77" t-shirt. Just like Ray Raynor.

It's going to really suck in 20 years when I'm the old guy making these references in the Soxtalk virtual meeting and game room.

So, honestly, why, oh why, was Chicago chosen for this glorious, first-ever non-DC event? What a hassle.

So, honestly, why, oh why, was Chicago chosen for this glorious, first-ever non-DC event? What a hassle.

 

Chicago-Obama ties and raising the profile of Chicago as a "world-class" city.

Chicago-Obama ties and raising the profile of Chicago as a "world-class" city.

Add in a dose of "Rahm", that has to fit in there somewhere.

Rex Huppke with a nice overview on the weekend festivities. Worth a read, not what you might expect.