A frosty end...
As Bill noted down thread it has started to snow steadily here in Chicago. Fortunately, the snow gods timed it just right as our Black Friday comes to a close here.
I gently rode my bike back home, following in car tracks when possible, avoiding slippery manhole covers and steel grates as needed. Now I just need to defrost and dry out. The fact that I can feel my toes is encouraging.
This has been a wonderful experiment and I feel fortunate to have been part of it. More than anything it's been amazing to see different faces of Chicago as the day has progressed. It all seems like a blur now - in fact it's hard to believe that over 13 hours ago I was making my way downtown in the predawn light not knowing what to expect. The views, the people, and the experiences I've had in this single day remind me that Chicagoans are a lucky bunch. Our city is incredible.
I've watched Black Friday Watch grow over the past 12 hours to include over 200 entries and I can't wait to read through them all. I hope all the other bloggers had as much fun as I did.