Comments on: Wrigley Blower

By: Richard

Richard — Fri, 08 Oct 2004 19:56:38 +0000

The sand if very fine. It could be that he’s not actually blasting when she took this photo, or that you just can not see it.

As far as the people on the street, because it is so fine, falling to the ground with air currents and such would probably disburse the sand enough that it would not be an issue.

By: priscilla

priscilla — Fri, 08 Oct 2004 19:31:01 +0000

If he’s sandblasting, where is the sand that he’s blasting with?

By: serpico

serpico — Fri, 08 Oct 2004 17:58:33 +0000

That makes sense and I am glad the man is protected. But what about all the poor slobs walking on the sidewalk onto whom the dirt is falling?

By: rachelleb

rachelleb — Fri, 08 Oct 2004 14:09:46 +0000

we’re going to have to have a big party on the blue line division street platform. Just a couple weeks ago I met a rachelleb.com/chicagoist.com reader there. He emailled me the first time he saw me there then the second time he introduced himself. If you see me again, Becky, say “hi”!

By: Becky F

Becky F — Fri, 08 Oct 2004 04:26:39 +0000

Yeah, Mark, I definitely was afraid that by saying hi at the El I’d look like a blogstalker. So what did I decide to do instead? Post a comment, of course…written blogstalking! Ah well. That was a nice compliment you gave your friend Rachelle; maybe next time I run into her I’ll actually introduce myself.

By: Mark Shewmaker

Mark Shewmaker — Fri, 08 Oct 2004 04:04:19 +0000

Blogstalker!

Becky,
Speaking as one of Rachelle’s close friends, I can say that if you had introduced yourself to Rachelle, you would have been warmly received. She’s one of the friendlier, more polite people you’ll meet.

By: dad

dad — Thu, 07 Oct 2004 22:06:53 +0000

I agree with Richard Thats what he was doing
Sand blasting.
Have a nice day
Dad

By: Richard

Richard — Thu, 07 Oct 2004 19:06:42 +0000

He’s probably sandblasting, which is an abrasive cleaning method that quickly removes dirt, stains, or deteriorating paint. Sandblasting is one of the best known and most frequetly used building cleaning methods. He’s wearing that suit to protect himself from the fine sand.

By: Becky F (cheekychk)

Becky F (cheekychk) — Thu, 07 Oct 2004 17:02:08 +0000

Hi Rachelle-not related to your post: I think I stood right next to you on the train this morning. I’ve been reading/enjoying your site for a while, and have emailed you or commented a couple times (Orange recipes, East Village delineation nitpicking ) so I kind of did a double take when you walked up at the Division stop. I’m not exactly “with it” in the morning, though, and didn’t introduce myself; also, I wasn’t sure what your tolerance for strangers saying “hi! I know you! You have no idea who I am!” is at 8:30 am. I was the one in the black trousers, purple shirt, and jean jacket with too much stuff-headphones, bag, purse, book in hand. Anyway, just thought I’d say hi. Nice to see you around the neighborhood.