Entries for February 6 - 1911 and 2011

Rita's Entry: Monday, Feb 6, 1911
Deep snow - cold.  Lesson due at 10:30.  He was delayed by "L" - blockades.  Practiced after lunch.  Planned remodelling of cream dress.  Played double solitaire.  Fun.

IN RITA'S DAY: It seems that the term "snow blockades" was used a lot to describe snow that blocked transportation.  I haven't found any pictures of winter 1911 in Chicago, but the one above is from "the big blow of 1913" where the waves from Lake Michigan are hitting Lincoln Park.
The Big Blow of November 1913 blasted the Great Lakes with a cyclonic weather system that looked a lot like a freezing hurricane.  Two separate cold fronts converged over the warmer waters of the Great Lakes, creating a furious weather event that would never be forgotten.
For some 16 hours, the entire region endured 60-90 mile per hour winds that whipped up whiteout conditions and towering 35-foot waves on the lakes.
On land, cities from Chicago to Cleveland were buried under many feet of snow.   But things were even worse out on the water, where twelve major ships sank – five of the wrecks were never even found – and more than 250 people lost their lives.

TODAY: Snow has been disrupting the Northeast and other areas.  Alternate side parking will be back tomorrow in NYC, but some cars are still buried!  Just something the owners will have to deal with.

Judy's Entry: Sunday, Feb 6, 2011
Super Bowl Sunday.  Half time score is Green Bay 21 and Pittsburgh 10.  I hope Green Bay wins.  Went to church, then more ice removal.  It was a beautiful sunny day - the first in a long time, so the weather helped get rid of some ice.  Went for ice cream with my friend and my mother.  Must go to the Bronx tomorrow to pick up my daughter who threw her back out!