This is Lake Shore Drive in 1967. What a mess, all these cars caught on the Drive due to blowing and drifting snow.
I remember walking with my father and siblings to the store several days after the 1967 storm passed. We children had a GREAT time! Chicago was shut down for days and days. {check out Dad's boots}I , one had to be of hardy stock in 60's , No fleece lined boots back then. I bet he even had plastic bags wrapped around his shoes to keep his feet dry.
This is not my family, though I remember my Dad hauling at least five of us 10 children on a 3-4 mile hike to the store up on Devon Ave.
All you Chicago kids enjoy the snow in the coming days. My older brother even jumped off the roof of my Aunt's house. I thought he was so brave ! Me, no I did not jump off any roofs, I am afraid of heights!
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Great post Eileen. I had hoped to see a picture of YOUR family with the ropes tied around them. LOL
Your families blizzard stories are wonderful. I love the rope story. Who got to be the leader?
Thanks for stopping by my blog yesterday...now it's my turn to check out yours! :) My oldest sister lives in Chicago, and it sure sounds like a doozy...I can't imagine a blizzard in the city!
Say hi to aunt Alice for me!
hey mom,
It's been awhile since I checked your blog because you hadn't posted in awhile. It's 5 pm and i am still stuck at CSU doing work...decided to take a little break. Corbett and I are starting a blog. Will let you know when we have it up. Talk to you soon!
Love you.
Caitlin
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