No Salt Plus Motorcycles?
Anyone want to guess how the new "no salt" policy is going to affect Western Avenue for the Toys for Tots Motorcycle Ride? And is J-Fed riding this year?
UPDATE: We've had reports of at least one accident due to ice. Others have said there's a thin sheet even on the main streets. Stay safe, everyone!
UPDATE: We've had reports of at least one accident due to ice. Others have said there's a thin sheet even on the main streets. Stay safe, everyone!
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posted by SCC at 7:39 AM
71 Comments:
This is silly, silly, just plain silly.
We ask that all participants bring their own 26 ounce container of Morton salt, iodized or otherwise.
"When it rains, it pours" (and turns into *black ice.
* (No offense to the African-American community. We will now refer to it as "white ice" forthwith.)
Thanks Mayor Handjob. I couldn't even get my HD down one city f*ckin street. Driving my toys over to Oak Lawn HD in my car. Shortshanks needs to GO !
do you really think daley cares?
the motorcycle run does not benefit daley or his olympic plans, so unfortunately, the riders are SOL
O/T
If you don't show up at the 3rd Dist. Xmas party, I will take away your benefits.
003 P.O.: "What benefits?"
LC-H: "Whatever"
Toys 4 Tots will go on no matter what. Sure wish they would do it in September though.
Sounds like a plan to turn "Easy Rider" into "Easy Slider."
Older guy cracked his face on his bike's windshield after he skidded on ice at 82/western minutes after the parade started. He looked pretty bad
Cost of De-Icing Runways Shooting Up 200%
Chicago's Aviation Department could spend as much as $18.5 million more to keep runways clear of snow and ice at Midway and O'Hare this winter, due to the higher price of de-icing solution.
A strike by Canadian potash mine workers, Gulf Coast hurricanes and the rising cost of chemicals in general all helped drive up prices, said Keith Johnson, CEO of Cyrotech, a maker of de-icing chemicals.
The Federal Aviation Administration has warned airports that they needed to prepare for a possible shortage, said FAA spokeswoman Elizabeth Isham Cory.
Chicago was able to secure enough de-icer for both airports, but at a price three times higher than last year, according to Aviation Department spokeswoman Karen Pride. The fluid, potassium acetate, cost the city $3.81 a gallon last year -- compared with $11.49 a gallon this year.
The city used 2.4 million gallons between November and March last winter. If this winter is as bad as last year's, the city could spend $27.6 million on de-icer, compared with $9.1 million last year.
United Airlines does not expect the shortage to lead to delays.
"We've been assured by the airports that there will be adequate de-icing fluid for the winter," said spokeswoman Megan McCarthy.
The shortage of de-icing fluid for runways does not affect the availability of de-icing fluid for aircraft, McCarthy said.
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So we leased Midway and we still have to pay for all the de-icing! Amazing! So I guess since I am leasing a car - the dealer should come out and de-ice my car and brush the snow off it each day?
With all this ice on the street, i can show my son how to skich like the old days. how we used to hang onto the back of cars going down the sidestreets. now those were good times.
Question: With the watermain breaks I have heard about on the news, is overtime granted for the repair of these or do the tax paying residents have to wait until Monday? Knock knock, Mr Mayor can I use your bathroom?
O.T.
Read the article in today's tribune about William Balfour, the suspect in the Hudson murders. Momma (i'm finna get me a Bentley) pretty much abandoned her 2 kids, now she's come to his defense because she's anticipating her son hitting the "ghetto lottery" and her riding his coattail$! This article pretty much paints her as a piece of sh@t mother, but she sees the dollar signs!
Where does all the money go? into daleys "secret fund?" Maybe just maybe the feds could look into this but then again no one messes with king richie ever!
(OT) What female C.O. who has totally ruined morale at say an airport, when she graduated from the police academy had a brand new condo given to her by her Father as she is so wealthy?
I slid into a median on ice doing no more than 15 mph while trying to get on the xpres way and shattered my rim and broke the bead of tire causing a flat. Who do I send a copy of my bill to? City Hall?
mayor daley............
PLEASE keep mike picardi in charge.
he is doing a great job.
he makes you and your admin look great.
his sidekick richardson is also just great.
mayor, your chief of staff must work tirelessly to find such great management.
keep up the great work.
i cant pay you enough in taxes.
almost 20 years on the job and i have never seen a police station parking lot look like ours did last night. but i'll bet all the wic centers and social security offices were plowed and salted.
Garfield Ridge... Side streets are a sheet of ice. Fellow bikers be careful and God bless...
Frigid 8 degrees, I made most of these runs, but not this year. Now I'm old and arthritic, but even if I can't ride like I used to, I will still make my contribution, and hope that it makes some kids happy somewhere.
Stay safe, Semper Fi, and Ride With Pride.
These so-called bikers just have to learn how to drive on ice. Used to ride a bike year round.
my wife was in an accident on a side street due to the ice. she was stopped at a stop sign facing east and the car coming west attempted to stop at the stop sign but couldnt stop and hit the front of her new car...well fairly new. but the point is that i dont blame the other driver at all, my wife said the other driver was not going very fast but her car just slid right through the intersection and into hers...however,i do blame the ineffective snow removal, if there was salt down, we wouldnt have to be going through all of this sh*t. have a good holiday season officers and stay safe, belive it or not the citizens(tax paying ones at least) of chicago do appreciate you and we hope you continue to do good work. happy holidays.
OT
Anonymous said...
I agree Burge should get the $ from FOP - all this crap happened on duty
12/06/2008 07:51:00 AM
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I agree that he was on duty when the alleged torture took place. But he wasn't in the union. And the crime that he is charged with happened after he retired and was a civilian. He is charged with lying to a grand jury for what he said to them 2 yrs ago. Long after he left the CPD.
Can all retirees go out and comit a crime and then come to the FOP for money?
You have to be a complete IDIOT to be riding your motorcycle in this weather! Do what the American Knights do: Wear your vests and pleather and drive your pick up trucks!
ITS IN HIS CONTRACT " NO MOTORCYCLE RIDING WHEN ITS ICY OUT". ITS THE CONTRACT CLAUSE RIGHT AFTER " I CAN MAKE PUBLIC / MEDIA ENDORSEMENTS OF FUTURE FAILING PRESIDENTS". FLIP
Anonymous said...
These so-called bikers just have to learn how to drive on ice. Used to ride a bike year round.
12/07/2008 01:01:00 PM
PLEASE!
"Anyone want to guess how the new 'no salt' policy is going to affect Western Avenue for the Toys for Tots Motorcycle Ride?"
Anyone want to guess how the new "no salt" policy is going to affect life five months out of the year in "the most bicycle-friendly city in the United States?"
http://www.bike2015plan.org/
Even my over-300-pound curb weight at times -- myself, the bicycle, heavy winter clothing, tools, spares, and a full load of groceries (over sixty cans not long ago, and a lot else besides) -- won't get me in contact with the pavement on packed-solid, frozen, rutted-up streets.
It's a lot different than having your press secretary call all the TV stations, putting on a fresh self-promoting T-shirt, then riding your brand-new bicycle once around the block on a fine June day with ten huge bodyguards puffing along behind you...
Winter is miserable enough without being forced out onto dangerous arterial streets with blind idiot drivers who literally don't even scrape the snow off their windows. Rolling igloos.
Oops -- the main streets aren't being plowed much anymore either...
Mayor Daley is clinically insane.
From the west end of 008.
It was pretty cold out this morning so I don't think I would have rode the Fat Boy even if I could have driven it out of the garage and down the snowy and iced over alley and then onto the snow covered icey streets so I could hope to stop without skidding out onto Archer Avenue.
The truth is it is bad enough in the car.Why would I even try to get the bike out?
If you are assigned a traffic crash remember to state the road conditons in your report. Maybe Shortshanks will have to pay as the city has a duty to maintain the roadway and keep it free and clear of debris, snow and ice. We pay a heavy road tax here in the city with 75.00 city stickers for a passenger vehicle an 125.00 for a sport utility.
No money for salt...but let's shout out where you see Daley waste our money in other places.
Why isn't Shortshanks canceling any Olympic plans, or going to congress hat in hand like banks and the big three auto makers.
I think SCC should publish the home numbers of all 50 alderman. Then set an evening time slot, to get all the readers, and all the reader's friends and neighbors to call and demand the streets be plowed and salted. Even if it means no Olympics.
Remember, Mickey Bilandic, who said, "Snow?!?! What snow?"
Bring back Jayne Byrne!!!
Please say a special prayer for Gina Dwyer, she is fighting hard for her life, all prayers and positive vibes are welcome.
I slid into a median on ice doing no more than 15 mph while trying to get on the xpres way and shattered my rim and broke the bead of tire causing a flat. Who do I send a copy of my bill to? City Hall?
12/07/2008 12:05:00 PM
Actually, you can file a claim. Make sure you file an accident report.
I'm not a cop but I believe it is classified as an accident with the ground (same concept as the pothole claim). Maybe one of the resident CPD guys can confirm.
I'm sure somewhere on the city site there is a claim application.
It may be a pain in the ass, but fuck'em make them pay.
These so-called bikers just have to learn how to drive on ice. Used to ride a bike year round.
12/07/2008 01:01:00 PM
Whatever handjob!!!!! Wait, is that you supercop Jody Weis??? GFY!!!!!!!
Did Judy ride?
IMPEACH MAYOR DALEY IMPEACH MAYOR DALEY IMPEACH MAYOR DALEY
File your claim against the city with the city clerk ....here's the info
E-mail Address:
cityclerk@cityofchicago.org
Mailing Address:
121 N. LaSalle Street Room 107 Chicago, IL 60602
• General Info: 312-74-Clerk (2-5375)
Fax 312-744-0283
TYY 312-744-2939
• Claims 312-744-4103
Vehicle Damage
http://www.chicityclerk.com/claims.php
I know that all you bike riders say that it's motorcycle season year-round. So...please be careful. Ride safely and slowly (on the ice) and dress warmly. God Bless all of you doing the Toys for Tots ride and may He keep you safe.
Daley:
Do you have any idea how much we despise you, you piece of shit?
Bless Our Mayor and All He Does For Us. Those Ungrateful,Gun Loving Thugs, Need To Understand, Our Beloved Compassionate Mayor, Has Everyone Interests At Heart.
Ha Ha Ha Ha Ha Ha.............
PS: Have A Nice Day ?
So we leased Midway and we still have to pay for all the de-icing! Amazing! So I guess since I am leasing a car - the dealer should come out and de-ice my car and brush the snow off it each day?
12/07/2008 11:00:00 AM
No, the rental co. should pay for the gas following little mans lead.
Silly Lillie said...
O/T
If you don't show up at the 3rd Dist. Xmas party, I will take away your benefits.
003 P.O.: "What benefits?"
LC-H: "Whatever"
12/07/2008 09:39:00 AM
The pressure is on 007, too.
If you don't show up you will be dumped. ..ah, but I don't know where to.
The shortage of de-icing fluid for runways does not affect the availability of de-icing fluid for aircraft, McCarthy said.
Tomorrow is the anniversary of the SW jet skidding out onto central. Is alan-shits ready to handle a similar incident?
Get your par form ready, honey. You will want it bad.
Anonymous said...
(OT) What female C.O. who has totally ruined morale at say an airport, when she graduated from the police academy had a brand new condo given to her by her Father as she is so wealthy?
12/07/2008 11:47:00 AM
she was a gold coast bunny. as the boys in 023.
2010-NO MORE DALEY!!! ALL CITY WORKERS NEED TO RALLY AGAINST DALEY PERIOD!!!!!!!!!!!!
OT: Have you guys seen the piece on Crimefiles blog where a lawyer sued the company the runs the red light program in Texas and won in county court? The company might have to refund all tickets paid back to the drivers. He is also taking the company to federal court. This is a bright lawyer and I wish he would take on King(God I hope you DIE!!!) Daley.
Insane
For years the mayor and his friends were getting money for the hire truck program...all that money was in the budge right..well now that the program is over, why not use that same alotted money for snow removal.
CAN I USE MY SNOWMOBILE IN THE RIDE?
Please say a special prayer for Gina Dwyer, she is fighting hard for her life, all prayers and positive vibes are welcome.
12/07/2008 07:03:00 PM
She will be in my prayers. Please keep us informed how she is doing.
With all this ice on the street, i can show my son how to skich like the old days. how we used to hang onto the back of cars going down the sidestreets. now those were good times.
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Those were the days! Good times. Good times. Though I seem to remember being told by my Dad, a now retired copper, that around 1983 or 1984 another coppers kid was killed doing this. Maybe it was true, maybe it was a scare tactic to keep me and the other Beverly boys from doing it.
Stop talking Manny.
Sincerely,
The 12th District.
O/T
If you don't show up at the 3rd Dist. Xmas party, I will take away your benefits.
003 P.O.: "What benefits?"
LC-H: "Whatever"
12/07/2008 09:39:00 AM
I'm not going. Where is she going to dump me too? 005 so I can enjoy 10 hour days? Thanks! 007 so I can have a new district?! Thanks!
O.T...
wtf is going on with these assclown w/c's, d/c's & these district holiday parties? (an insult to anyone who tries to practice a modicum of Chistianity to refer to these sordid affairs as Christmas parties).
you idiots just don't get it... no policeman in his right mind wants to have ANYTHING to do with a company holiday holiday party with all the head hunting going on... if the captain or d/c overcommitted on the number of bodies they promised at these venues then THEY should pony up and make up the difference... they make enough money. it's a sin and a shame that they feel they have to bully policemen because THEIR mouths wrote checks their asses can't cash. most of you wouldn't do shit to help an officer unless there was benefit for you...selfish bastards! leave us the fuck alone! we have enough to worry about trying to keep body, mind & soul together and looking after OUR family obligations than to be aggravated with being checked off by you or the front office snitches & ass whores at a sorry ass company holiday party... get fucked...our 1st loyalty is to provide for our families and come home to them in one piece... followed by protecting our fellow officers from harm followed by protecting those who can't protect themselves... the department hierarchy can fend for themselves...just ask them. oops...better buy a ticket to the party first. Ho Ho Ho... now stand with the other hoes around the fire barrel & cry about how it would be if you ran it...
The bikers just need to drive slower! SHORTSHANKS YOU PUKE!
No salt on the side streets could result in no service to residents for police, fire and any other city sevices.
Q- Why did it take so long for you to arrive at a scene?
A- The roads were unsafe and I was unable to respond as quickly.
Future Cr#'s?
No Salt, No Plowing, No Service
I'm very disappointed in the behavior of the American Knights MC at a Toys for Tots party Sunday. My dad was a cop and biker and you disgraced what he believed in. You "tough guy" cop motorcycle clubs need to figure out what side you’re on. Grow up you're no outlaws. Maybe you’re just trying to get your own special on Gangland.
Christmas party?
13 years on and 13 years at the Martinique, I cant do it any more
L - Lillian
C - Crump
H - Hales
L - Let's
C - Cook
H - Hamburgers
Enough Said
O/T
If you don't show up at the 3rd Dist. Xmas party, I will take away your benefits.
003 P.O.: "What benefits?"
LC-H: "Whatever"
12/07/2008 09:39:00 AM
I'm not going. Where is she going to dump me too? 005 so I can enjoy 10 hour days? Thanks! 007 so I can have a new district?! Thanks!
12/08/2008 12:45:00 AM
Don't worry guys. 003 just hit 40 homicides - the most in the last 10 years. Crump-Hales has more to worry about than if people are going to show up at the Christmas Party
great in 008 said...
The shortage of de-icing fluid for runways does not affect the availability of de-icing fluid for aircraft, McCarthy said.
Tomorrow is the anniversary of the SW jet skidding out onto central. Is alan-shits ready to handle a similar incident?
Get your par form ready, honey. You will want it bad.
12/07/2008 10:04:00 PM
If it was not for leo she would of been history long ago hope her "china man" can keep her there! But more pray she is sent back to 009 where her micro managing skills could be used! Did she ever work an 8 hour day in 009 either? Work 4 and leave great job why no gps on her car boss?
Anonymous said...
Anonymous said...
(OT) What female C.O. who has totally ruined morale at say an airport, when she graduated from the police academy had a brand new condo given to her by her Father as she is so wealthy?
12/07/2008 11:47:00 AM
she was a gold coast bunny. as the boys in 023.
12/07/2008 10:06:00 PM
She also owned a now defunct mail order business and a gym that was mysteriously abruptly closed due to a bad business deal and they forgot who they sold it to? The story continues!
Yea I saw those American Knights at a Toys for Tots drop off. Of course it was a bar called cc grove and not one of them on a bike. There were however 2 guys at cc grove who were not in the American Knights. The AK didn't like them very much and you can imagine what happened next. All I remember is seeing all the American Knights jump on top of these two spanish guys punching and kicking them. It was pretty sad to see coppers now of days doing such stupid stuff. You can tell they are a bunch of 1%er wannabes I think law enforcement clubs are great but this one is a joke. My buddy told me its not both clubs just the Illinois members that are 1% wannabes. I guess there is a Chicago branch of American Knights that dont act like the Illinois branch but they sure make them all look bad! I didnt even realize the difference until I saw them fighting two guys they didnt like. I left after that because they all sat there drinking afterwards like they did something special. I guess that wont be a club I will be joining. Does anyone know any other clubs out there? Just wanted some input if anyone could help thanks.........
Thank God it warmed up a little today so some ice melted on the side streets. Be careful,more ice coming tonight.
12/08/2008 01:26:00 AM
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You really are pathetic!! If you don't want to go to your districts Christmas party, don't go! Do be a tool and get on your soapbox about why no one should go to their party. My districts party is a Christmas/Retirement party, honoring those who've retired this year. Sorry, but with 23+ yrs on this job I always go to the party to socialize with the many friends I've made on this job and to HONOR the rerirees who gave a great portion of their lives to this job. I think they've earned that! Trying to guilt those who choose to go with your "family" theory is complete bullshit. Something tells me you don't have too many friends on this job. Life's too short...chill out!
Does anyone know any other clubs out there? Just wanted some input if anyone could help thanks.........
12/08/2008 04:00:00 PM
sounds like you should join PUSSIES ARE US!!!
American knights? There isn't a red blooded one among you! Your colors should be a rainbow!!
American knights..tough guys..1%ers wannabes..daughters of anarchy. Hey leave them guys alone it ain't easy wearing seatless chaps out there!
Only A/Z wears seatless chaps
...Double Agent said
12/08/2008 10:27:00 PM
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OK... If you would pay attention, you'll see that the common thread to the post in question and others that are similar is that the company holiday parties have degenerated into something that is 180 degrees opposite of their stated purpose. I would gather that the bosses in your unit of assignment are competent and do not take joy in mistreating their subordinates. Congrats, you're the exception not the rule.
I'm trying to give you the benefit of a doubt regarding having a whole "23+ years" on the job but based on the content of your response, you're blind or clueless as to the strong arm tactics & threats some bosses are resorting to in order to put "asses in chairs" at these events. Don't be so quick & self righteous to cloak yourself in "honoring" retirees. I guess you never had a boss run at you for your refusal to buy a ticket.
I guess when you bid to a new unit of assignment, said boss won't send paperwork to your new boss trying to make you a personal concern because you refused to bow down to being strong armed. (I hope for your sake the new boss tells the old one in a phone call & to-from to get bent). I guess from your response you never even had two seconds of hard time on this job, must be nice.
So your defense of the indefensible is full of holes. You want to honor a soon to be retiree? I found that sometimes a handshake & thank you means more than a round of soda pops. Most retirees just want to leave w/o fanfare. Honor them by being worthy of your "23+ years" on the job and working on your reading and comprehension skills along with framing your response in some sort of sensible/reasonable context before you flame others, sir/ma'am.
as always, please stay safe...
Lt. Ellen seldom worked an 8 hour day when assigned to both the 3rd watch and 2nd watch in 009. A few months before she left 009 to go to Midway she was called on the carpet by Eugene Roy. He told her he would have no more part time Lt.'s. In other words her 4 hour days had come to an end. Ever since then those two really haven't gotten along. If she were to wind up back in 009 she'd have to work 8 hour days and she'd have to work for a commander that doesn't like her.
Don't worry guys. 003 just hit 40 homicides - the most in the last 10 years. Crump-Hales has more to worry about than if people are going to show up at the Christmas Party
12/08/2008 01:21:00 PM
Are there enough living people in the district left to hold the event?
No brainer: don't ride your motorcycle in this weather.
Any bad comments about the American Knights MC no doubt come from the Wanna Be MC American Lawmen
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