Why don't they name Tornados?
We were at Algonquin Commons for dinner at Cheeseburger in Paradise; we then went to Border’s books and the Archiver’s scrapbook supply store. When the boys were done touching EVERYTHING in that store, I took them out to the van. As we got in to the van, I saw a storm approaching from the west. I hoped Heather would be coming out of the store soon, as it was bearing down on us. As it started to rain, I hoped she would call me to bring the van to the door. Then she came around the side of the van, soaking wet.
As we started to drive down Randall Rd., the storm really grew exponentially. By the time we got to Miller Rd., we decided it was the best idea to get off of the road to take cover for 10 minutes or so. WBBM agreed that the storm was right over us and that taking cover was the best solution.
We decided that dessert was a good choice, so Culver’s was the answer. As we drove past, Heather decided that Culver’s had too much glass, and Menard’s was the better choice with the weather.
As we pulled into the parking lot, the siren behind the store sounded. This threw Joshua into a terror. We ran out of the van and into the store. As we got into the front door, Josh finally lost his mind. He started wailing, “I don’t want to die. I don’t want to die.” As we walked down the first aisle, the management of the store made the announcement that everyone should take cover in the center of the building, under the second tier area. This just happens to house the store’s lawn furniture display. The twenty or so shoppers and staff sat together in comfort for the 10-15 minutes it took for the worst to pass.
Joshua found a coffin sized cedar chest to spend his time in. Yes, the lid was closed.
Bea and Diane both called in the time we were taking shelter, and we called Pat.
When the all clear was sounded amongst the staff, we exited and decided to get our Culver’s in the drive thru.
As we drove home, Diane called back to report that the storm had gotten to her in the city. She was in a Joshua-esque panic. She fumbled for a flashlight, and made her way in to the basement of her building.
Though Tom Skilling said, “this was certainly the strongest storm of the summer,” the storm passed with very little damage and no injuries reported. The tens of thousands of fans at the Cubs game were actually evacuated from Wrigley field, after 6 innings of play.
As we started to drive down Randall Rd., the storm really grew exponentially. By the time we got to Miller Rd., we decided it was the best idea to get off of the road to take cover for 10 minutes or so. WBBM agreed that the storm was right over us and that taking cover was the best solution.
We decided that dessert was a good choice, so Culver’s was the answer. As we drove past, Heather decided that Culver’s had too much glass, and Menard’s was the better choice with the weather.
As we pulled into the parking lot, the siren behind the store sounded. This threw Joshua into a terror. We ran out of the van and into the store. As we got into the front door, Josh finally lost his mind. He started wailing, “I don’t want to die. I don’t want to die.” As we walked down the first aisle, the management of the store made the announcement that everyone should take cover in the center of the building, under the second tier area. This just happens to house the store’s lawn furniture display. The twenty or so shoppers and staff sat together in comfort for the 10-15 minutes it took for the worst to pass.
Joshua found a coffin sized cedar chest to spend his time in. Yes, the lid was closed.
Bea and Diane both called in the time we were taking shelter, and we called Pat.
When the all clear was sounded amongst the staff, we exited and decided to get our Culver’s in the drive thru.
As we drove home, Diane called back to report that the storm had gotten to her in the city. She was in a Joshua-esque panic. She fumbled for a flashlight, and made her way in to the basement of her building.
Though Tom Skilling said, “this was certainly the strongest storm of the summer,” the storm passed with very little damage and no injuries reported. The tens of thousands of fans at the Cubs game were actually evacuated from Wrigley field, after 6 innings of play.
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