The 50 mph winds that attacked Cleveland last night were just lovely. On my way to work this morning I saw a speed limit sign that had been bent at about a 45 degree angle and was kind of leaning into the road. It was above freezing all day yesterday. Winds were so cold and strong last night that they froze Shaker Lakes in the space of about 9 hours. Couldn't get into my car this morning. Ended up managing to open frozen passenger-side door by bracing my back against the side of the house, putting my left foot on the side of the car for leverage, and pulling like hell. Got in the car, climbed over to the driver's side, and shoulder-checked the door until I managed to break the thick seal of ice that was sealing it shut. I love the midwest.
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