The Sky is Falling – Ice Crashing from Chicago Condos!

By Dean R. DeLisle 

Ok, growing up I must admit "Who did not want a piece of the rock?"--meaning, of course, the famous Prudential advertising slogan that was used on TV, radio and in print.  However, today when walking between Water Tower and the Hancock building on my way to a meeting for OwnACondo.com, there was a sudden crash of ice slamming all around me like a meteor shower. When I realized what was happening, I quickly placed the portfolio I was carrying over my head just in time to have a piece hit the outer leather shell. All is fine, but you should have seen the spectators sitting under the shelter at Water Tower.  I could see their eyes widen and and I wonder what this entire spectacle must have looked like.

Now I've been in Chicago my whole life and have seen news stories, heard tales, seen the yellow folded caution signs outside the skyscrapers and I've always wondered if ice really falls like they say? Well, yes it does.

So in the spirit of helping my fellow Chicagoans--natives and visitors alike--survive this seasonal danger from on high, here are my Top Five Tips to Stay Alive in Chicago When the Thaw Starts in Late February:

5): Don't look up

4): Cover your head

3): Wear a helmet

2): Taxi everywhere

And the Number One Tip to Stay Alive in Chicago When the Thaw Starts in Late February:

STAY IN  THE WEST LOOP!! (note that tongue is planted firmly in cheek!)

I would love to hear other stories of people who have actually seen--and survived--the ice meteor showers of Chicago.