Walking Through My Snowy American Neighborhood | CHICAGO
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- Опубликовано: 31 янв 2022
- Given all the snow Chicago has been getting (and is about to get), I figured I'd go for a little walk through my snowy American neighborhood.
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There, honestly, is nothing more beautiful than a FRESH, undisturbed, snowfall....especially at night. Snow muffles sounds so well and makes any landscape seem so peaceful.
Yeah Bro it got to 76 today here in Coastal South Texas and I can't even begin to relate.
I have lived in weather like here in Lawrence's video but.....
That's one of the reasons I live where I do!!
I love snow!!
Edward M-Absolutely.I love snowshoeing after a fresh snow.It's just so peaceful.
Or at sunrise. ❤ Fresh snow crystals glittering like countless pristine diamonds scattered over the earth.
I also enjoy scooping up balls of it and putting it down my offspring's shirt. 🙂
If only it would snow when the temperature is between 70 and 75 degrees F. I would like it then. I grew up and currently live in the South but I"ve lived in the Midwest and in New England. It's beautiful but I hate the cold.
Oh my goodness your music! The section of music starting at about 3:45, is often played at the end of your videos. It's so beautiful and sweeping. I've always wondered if you had written it. Now I know! Wish you'd somehow make a video of just your orchestral (or is it symphonic?) music, with no voiceover. It's that beautiful.
I, also, just saw today that Laurence writes his own music. It's fantastic. Good job. Laurence! :)
If you think that's cold, tomorrow night the US Soccer team is playing Honduras ... in Minneapolis. In an outdoor stadium.
Which makes your Chicago seem like Ft Lauderdale.
Chicago is expecting 12 inches of snow tomorrow. Try again.
@@cygnusx-3217 Snow isn't as bad as the cold. One of the most famous NFL games ever was the "Ice Bowl", Packers-Cowboys at -13°F. This game's temperature could be colder.
@@mathewfullerton8577 If you've ever been to Solider Field in December when the wind whips off Lake Michigan ... it's paralyzing.
I'm sure the Hondurans were overjoyed with the cold!
I live in Southern California where the temperature is expected to reach a bone-chilling 50 degrees Fahrenheit. Rumors are the governor will be calling out the California National Guard. Grocery store shelves are emptying quickly. Emergency personnel are standing by. The mayor of Los Angeles is advising citizens to wear socks and long sleeve pants and shirts.
I’m a born and raised Chicagoan, and have returned after many years in Tennessee. My favorite way of enjoying a snowy day is to wrap up in a warm blanket, nestled on the couch with a hot cup of tea, a good audiobook, and my crocheting!
When I was twelve, Santa brought me a pair of ice skates, hoping to get me more interested in going outside in the winter…I think I skated twice! NOT my gig! 😅
I grew up on a lake and grew up ice skating. But then a lot of my friends in the neighborhood moved away and I gained weight. I remember ice skating at 18 with a school friend after a few years of not going. There are moments when the ice shifts and cracks underneath you, which is normal. But I started skating for shore and my friend said she had never seen me move so fast!😅
I live in Cleveland, OH and I remember much snowier winters in the 60's when I was in grade school. We've had much milder winters in the intervening years but it seems to be picking up again. Last year we had one big storm that put down about 16", we got about a foot last week and they are predicting another foot or two in the next few days.
I grew up in northwestern Pennsylvania during the sixties. It certainly seemed much snowier than recent years. I remember the snowdrift in the backyard that was taller than my dad, who was six foot. It was great for building tunnels and snowforts.
Used to live and worked at " The Plain Press" as a photographer.
Loved Lincoln Park in the Tremont area.
There are some bad snows, but the restaurants in Ohio City usually made up for it.
We're about to have a big snowstorm Wednesday night to Friday in Northeast Ohio. Hopefully they cancel classes because the roads are going to be covered in ice.
I'm in southern upstate NY. In March of '17, we got 32" from bare ground up in about 16 hours. Last December we got 43" from bare ground, and Laurence did a video commentary about our area.
The more time goes on, the deeper snowfalls get.
Hunkering down now for the storm coming our way. Bigger concern is the ice were expecting.
Ugh, the south is looking better and better.
@@kevinhamilton6256 we always used to average 60" for the winter, largely lake effect. Not like Buffalo or other places in NY, but enough for a largish city. Cleveland gets it from a narrower range of wind angles than the east end of the lakes but we do get some from Lake Huron when the wind is right.
My first Christmas in L.A., I cried because it didn't seem like the holidays without snow. Now, having lived on the west coast for over 40 years, I wouldn't be able to handle a real winter. Thank you for letting me experience it vicariously through you!😁
Uni in Chicago but since back to Britain, SE Asia, NYC and then San Francisco, LA and now Seattle. I still miss snow and this made me miss Chicago (really!) ❄❄❄❄❄⛷☃️
Nothing like a trip down memory lane by seeing an excellent video of snowy Uptown/Edgewater/Rogers Park. I do miss those haunts, a truly great place to live… even in winter.
Uni in Chicago and since I've lived on three continents and I still miss Chicago snow! These drone shots definitely see the beautiful side of the Northside!❄❄❄
It is also nice to see that they are finally using those sidewalk plows, instead of assuming lazy neighbours are going to do their share themselves. Probably one too many lawsuits.
Adding composition, Laurence you are definitely multi faceted
I'm writing to you from Yorkshire, England, where we are having a fairly mild winter - little snow, but many days of the dismal greyness that England is so good at. Very interesting to see the many glimpses you give us of life in the USA, that fascinating place across the Pond. Glad you are managing to embrace winter there this year! Keep on keeping on !
I live in New Jersey, we've got a bit of snow right now, too. More than a bit, I guess. I had an appointment with a new doctor yesterday, and parked in the wrong parking lot. I had to cross what I assume is normally a grassy area to get where I needed to be. I underestimated the depth of the snow drift, and ended up in snow past my knees. That was...unpleasant. In my sneakers and jeans. Thawing into a puddle in the waiting room.
Oh dear. I feel for you, but had to laugh, anyway. Hope you are dried out, warmed up and feeling better!
Sneakers!?!, when you see what ground bring out the boots!❄❄❄❄❄❄❄❄
@@IntriguedLioness Look at Miss Perfect over here, with her responsible decision making!
I'm with Lydia G. Where's the boots!?
@@brendagrimm2964 Winter in Chicago means WEAR BOOTS!
Seriously, this music is beautifully moving. Thank you Laurence.
I've lived up in New England my entire life & winter still scares me!🥶 I dress extra warm & stay home when I can lol! Although I do still appriciate the seasonal changes some places don't experience! I would never move 💙
N.M-I with you on that.I've lived in Maine my whole life and have no intention of leaving.
It's Feb 1st and Chicago is expected to get another 10 - 12 inches of snow, possibly more, over the next two days. You'll have to make another video with the latest snow totals. The walking tours of Lincoln Park are really nice!
Thank You! We did miss seeing you fall. 🤣
Just sitting here in Lincoln Park neighborhood of Chicago jealous of your snowblowed sidewalk and lack of dibs on the road 🪑
Watching you walk in the snow brought back school days trudging through snow drifts and snowball fights to and from school.
Same here and school was very seldom cancelled due to the snow.
Like something out of "a Christmas story"!! I always think of the scene where the mother is putting on layers and layers of coats on the two boys! I purchased Gore-Tex and lots of other thermals when I was preparing for my first winter in Chicago... didn't regret a single penny!
Expecting up to 22 inches of snow in N.W. Ohio by Friday morning , that being said it's always nice to get a vocabulary lesson from Laurence.
Wow
I really enjoy your videos and humor. I left Chicago 48 years ago for Michigan. Over here across the lake from you, we have Polar Plunge events in February mostly. In fact, in my area we are in the midst of our Winter Fest celebration, a week of winter events. One of those events, usually on a Saturday is the polar plunge contest. A large hole is cut into the ice and contestants jump into the cold lake water (Crystal Lake) and swim across the hole, which is really only a short distance. We do a lot of ice fishing here as well. Every inland lake has dozens of fishing shanties strewn across the 'best' fishing spots. The best winter festivities , or maybe the largest event, not necessarily the best, happens in Frankenmuth in February. People come form all over the country to participate in the ice sculpture contest. Anyhow, say hello to the hawk, I don't miss it.
Beautiful cinematic footage and stunning music. You're very talented, Lawrence ;-)
Well, if you want to try to embrace the winter like the Scandinavians, you can join the Chicago Polar Bear Club. Looks like they're jumping into Lake Michigan in late February this year. 🥶
New snow makes the world so quiet. That said, I can’t wait for spring.
The music for me was the best part, fantastic job. The snow looked like just the right amount. Not too much to shut everything down and just enough to make you work.
Splendid video...wonderful editing, amazing drone clips and beautiful music..This is a knockout !! Love your videos.
First, I love the music! Now, you're a composer too! That is awesome! I also feel that we had deeper snow when I was a kid here in Missouri. It snowed by Thanksgiving and occasionally in October, but now, we may not see snow until after Christmas.
As a kid in the 70s and 80s, we had LOTS of real snow throughout the winter. ("Blizzard " of 82, anyone?) It's a b*tch to deal with as an adult but I miss having actual seasons.
Lawrence/Laurence I didn't realize you are so musically inclined. Love your music. Keep it coming. I also enjoy your videos. Great job!!!!
1:20 - The most beautiful lake in the world!! 💖💖💖💖💖
I really have to commend you - you’re drone skills have improved a lot. Congratulations.
@Bobb Grimley thank you, Grammar Police.😂 I used to be like you until I realized that pointing out minor errors in posts that are more than likely auto-correct issues is just rude and says more about you than the person that you’re “correcting”.
I grew up experiencing winters along the Great Lakes. I took the snow and freezing temperatures all in stride. I assumed but this is how everyone lived. Then I moved to California and have became a complete snow wimp. These days I enjoy visiting the snow but not having to live in it. Hats off to you for making such a good natured adjustment to the American Midwest.
I think it changes as we age too. I grew up not far from lake Michigan and remember taking that weather and Wisconsin weather in stride. When I 1st moved here 23 years ago I used to laugh at people for complaining about the minimum amounts of snow we would get. But the older I get the more I just like having to deal with it
@@LindaC616 Go Pack go!!!!
@@richardsbrandon5027 Hahaha! When I 1st moved here, it was kind of a relief to not see the green and gold shirts anymore, because I teach, and Monday's used to be rough no matter which way the game went. A couple of weeks ago, I was talking to a friend in Minnesota whose cousin was going to be at the Packers game. She said she was going to watch just in case she saw him on the big screen. She was thinking that the game was Sunday. I told her she should check again, because all the way out here on the East Coast, I saw someone in a green and gold shirt at the supermarket on Saturday. So I figured the game was probably that very night. She caught it! It was probably a Navy couple. I lived there in the days when Brett Favre was the equivalent of Tom Brady
@@LindaC616 Ah, so I would guess you have the misfortune of being a Bears fan, sentenced to eternal misery.
And where did you live, in WI?
@@richardsbrandon5027 neither, lol. Couldn't give a toss about most sports. Madison. You?
Love the videography, the music, the story, and of course, the penguin walk! Laurence, you are a RUclips gem!
Recently discovered your channel. Fellow Brit, now living in Uptown. Great to see you walking through my neighbo(u)rhood!
1) This is phenomenal and gorgeous! Thank you!! 2) I, and my friends, have been saying the SAME thing about snow. I’m in Maryland and we used to have more snow when we were growing up in the 80s too. The music is amazing, thank you again for such a great video! 💜
Laurence, in case the situation arises, if the sidewalk is icy, walk in the snow on the side of it. Less chance of wiping out.
You're welcome. My pleasure.
That always works! But he's still up in the North Side neighborhoods... I lived on the Gold Coast and there's a whole different science when it comes to walking down Michigan Avenue when the snow and ice starts coming down from the skyscrapers!❄❄❄
@@IntriguedLioness 😳
@@cindyknudson2715 yup. A man was killed when a slab of ice guillotined of the Neiman Marcus bldg my first year there.. 😬😢
@@IntriguedLioness makes me shudder just thinking of it
We all worship you for your perseverance in trekking through the unformidable nether regions of Chicago, especially for someone who is a RUclips sensation!
Unformidable?😕
for·mi·da·ble
adjective
inspiring fear or respect through being impressively large, powerful, intense, or capable.
@@imme6954 He said unformidable, negating the adjective. Keep your dictionary definitions to yourself. And work on your reading comprehension.
This is actually beautiful to me. Living in South Africa we hardly ever see snow and when it do snow somewhere close, people jump in their cars to touch it and take photo's.
Oh, yes it's beautiful. But the reality of experiencing a snowy, -20C day in reality is rather less pleasant.
My niece lives in a Chicago suburb and this is a good view of why I prefer the Pacific NorthWet (Northwest)!
I don't blame you! Very smart
And why I live in Georgia
Love your videos and the music is beautiful too
Snow is great when it first comes down, but then when it starts becoming any color other than it’s natural one (gray, black… yellow) then you want it to either melt, or get covered with new clean snow. Lately here in New York any rumor of snow or ice, they immediately put down enough salt that the blacktop turns freakishly white! The latest blizzard was undeterred, and the snow eventually piled up so much that the plows were not helping because it would come right back behind them.
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I enjoyed this walk thoroughly. The music, the drone footage and of course, your thoughts. Thank you.
This was a fun and descriptive way of expressing the snow in Chicago. Although this is mild. It was also fun to hear your remembrance of Great Britain and building a snowman. It made me think of the song Do You Want To Build a Snowman.
I've lived on the lake in Ohio 62 of my 65 years. My sister sent pics of her daughter making a snowman in Louisiana, they were So Excited!💕It was mostly grass & mud!🐧💦
I lived in Arlington Heights for about a year while working on an extended project. I loved Chicago.
I’m a native Detroiter now living in the South. My Detroiter heart empathizes with you. I hate winter and snow. But we’ve got a threat of ice storms and tornadoes down here later this week, so I don’t know who’s better off! Kristen in Nashville
I grew up in Michigan and am now on the East Coast. This last bomb cyclone we had had "thunder snow"; it was very strange
@@LindaC616 I saw! I watched live weather on a channel here reporting it. Crazy!
@@ruclvr. A few people on a neighborhood app were asking if there were explosions 😆
Yay! Nashville is more than cold enough to me!
TN is the South but not the Deep South. I drove up to Nashville in January ONCE and there were icicles hanging off the side of the mountains it was so cold. Never returned to TN in January again. 😂
One of my favorites is snowmobiling through the Northwoods of Wisconsin at night under a full moon
Love your content and humor! I can see you doing videos in Alaska and in every state. Rick Steves went across the pond, and here you are - I wouldn't miss an Englishman's take on everything about this country!
Hey Laurence, the East coast was hit hard this past weekend but, now everything is white and beautiful. The streets and sidewalks are shoveled and like,you, I need to get out and walk!
January temps were brutal, sub-zero at night & warming to 8 or 10° in the day. Got 2 feet of snow a couple weeks ago. The plow guy did a crummy job & my driveway is icy. More snow coming here soon. Probably 10 to 14 inches so not too bad. Downstate may get the ice or sleet. At least we're getting more sun after 4pm these days. Your video was enjoyable to see what your area is like today.
I’m from the Upper Peninsula of Michigan so we get a lot of Lake Superior effect monster snow storms! I love the snow. I reside in Indianapolis, and it’s just cold! Snow is so fresh and clean, but you can play! You can snowmobile, ski, or so many outdoor activities! I used to ice skate from morning until supper, I miss ice skating!
Your music is wonderful!
Reminds me of Ft Campbell winters. I spent one winter in South Korea. It didn’t really snow but rained. And as cold as it was the rain would freeze on the way down or as soon as it hit the ground. There was a constant two inch thick sheet of ice on everything. This makes me so glad to live in Georgia.
Was between 16 and 17C / 62F in England at New Year & is currently up to around 15+C / around 60F at the start of February.
Plenty of the winter sunshine during the season so far as well.
I admire you for getting outdoors in a Chicago winter and embracing life, Laurence. You’ve inspired me!
Snow in Chicagoland, Tonight!!! 🥶 I tell myself that it is necessary so that plant life has a decent permafrost. It's better than living in Southern States that have Alligators and Snakes that creep into the yards. And when it seems too cold I remind myself of those high Summer temps, during droughts. When even the AC barely brings comfort. In Winter you can put more clothes on but, in the Summer you can take off only so much. Winter is a great time for baking, indoor projects and crafts and time spent in the Museums and Aquariums and such. (if they're open, now..)
Enjoy the winter. Trust me, winter is beautiful.
Beautiful video. I live in Southern middle Tennessee. We actually had 6.5 inches of snow here in early January. It was pretty but very cold. Glad you got about safely. Y'all are in for more snow so stay warm.
Many years ago I was with a friend a Lincoln Park Zoo. She knew someone who worked with the penguins. So we got to hang out in the back with the penguins. I held a small one and I have a picture with my arm around a big one like he was my buddy.
I've lived in Ohio all my life and as a kid in the 60s and 70s we used to get a LOT more snow. We made snow forts for snowballs fights and tunnels all over the yard.
Greetings, Lawrence. In L.A. there are times it has snowed. Once every decade. The last one occurred in 1949 (No, I wasn't born yet). So as of this writing we have a snow drought. Nothing since the 40's. However, in the leocal mountains you will find snow at around the 1500 ft and up above sea level. Now if you want take a drive north, head up to Mammoth Lake mountains. I love the snow when visiting it for a short time. Longer, ah no. My grandparents, aunt and Mom left New Jersey to escape the snow. They settled in L.A. until their passing.
Greetings from MD, by way of PA! Wow, Chicago is beautiful in the snow! Great video! Its great watching you lean into the winter. Proper gear makes all the difference! Just a tip: if you don't have proper snow boots, you can wrap and tie plastic bags on your feet before putting on your shoes. It will reduce the risk of wet feet.
Love the music!
Nice! As someone who moved from the north to the south, I do appreciate where I live when I see the snow covering everything, but I do sometimes miss the winter scenery sometimes. I miss walking through the snowy woods and past the ice covered trees that looked silver in some lighting. Then I come to my senses remembering the snow shoveling and the plow plowing us in and having to dig out the driveway multiple times a day. Plus having to drive through it to work. I miss the scenery, but don't miss having to get through it.
Nice music BTW!
Thank you. I am from south Louisiana and no snow here. I cannot stand the cold and hate snow. For those who love it, have fun!!!
How can you not love the crisp clean air after a snowfall. The shoveling sucks…, but that air!
I know all about snow and cold winters. Born and raised in Buffalo. Which makes me extremely happy to be watching this video in my home on Oahu. Aloha.
This was so nice. I love all the different music! I'd only suggest maybe visit Alaska in summer- only snow near the glaciers- and base layers are absolutely great for getting through a cold winter.
But don't forget your mosquito repellent.
Thank you Laurence for sharing... in my part of the midwest we have had very little snow, but still getting the cold!
My granddaughter is living in Chicago and her neighborhood looks a lot like the one you were walking through. She is in college and not too crazy about the snow and cold, being from Texas and more used to blistering heat. I enjoyed going on the walk with you.
hahahahahaha!!!! I'm from the Chicago area, now living in Texas & the ice storm here! What college?
And I met someone down here who happened to live in the town next to mine & even work at a Chili's we used to go to!
@@richardsbrandon5027 we have snow and ice here in Tulsa, also. The temps are miserably low. Granddaughter goes to DePaul. She’s working towards a BFA in graphic design.
@@patriciamoody3137 Nice!
I enjoy you music, Laurence.
The closeups of snow fall and the music is absolutely wonderful Lawrence... 🎶❄🥰
I was in Chicago once when it was -19F (-40F with wind chill) For a West Coast person it was really cold. I was nice and warm inside the U-Boat!
Beautiful photography and music. From someone who really likes the snow, that was appreciated.
My sister in laws live up there. It is nice to look at and thanks for taking us along. I may be a little bit of a wimp. But when you live down south, that is what happens. I like the thing about the chicken,I was thinking the same thing.
Good to hear from you.
I truly think you are right about far more snow years ago. I asked my mother once if we truly did have more or was it just a child's memory. But she agreed. We used to have snow on the ground from Thanksgiving to Easter. As an older adult now, I'm grateful for the memories of it. And more grateful that we don't have as much. Snow can turn to ice quite easily and I've already proven to ice that it wins.
Lawrence... I live in the Chicago metropolitan area and I LOVE your videos! Yes, we have crappy winters, and, yes, they're a pain in the a-double s. But you show them "as they are." You don't "accentuate" for effect. Your videos are a prime example of "It is what it is."" and, for that, I love you!
Bless your "truth-telling" heart!
I have a love/hate relationship with your Chicago videos. I’m so homesick after I watch them, but I LOVE seeing my old town. 🥲⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
I don't know if you've seen her, but Jonna Jinton makes some the. Most. Amazing. videos of the winter in Scandinavia. She won the cinematography award from RUclips this year. Thanks for sharing Chicago winters with us.
I live in northern New Mexico and I love the 40-degree temperature swings. Makes me feel ALIVE! Peace, Love!
I live in New Hampshire and my husband does snow removal lol so I try to be happy about it because it means an income for our family, but I can't lie, after a month or two, I'm so ready for it to be gone lol thank you for sharing, love your channel 👍❤ Wish you and Tara the best this winter and spring ❤😊
Laurence, I also live in Illinois two hours from Chicago generally we get the snow before you do. You're background music was calming & enjoyable to listen to while walking in Chicago's winter wonderland.
Thanks for doing the drone footage. I miss walking along the bike path. I lived up there back in 1999.
I’ve been thinking about visiting Chicago, again. This made my heart soar for it, sitting in a warm cozy spot with hot chocolate and a fire.
I love the music, it was a perfect companion for your video. Here in Florida we’re just beginning to warm back up. We had upper 30’s-40’s here. Too bad it wasn’t cold enough for a little snow.
And meanwhile, down here in North Texas, we're freaking out about the POSSIBILITY of 1-3 inches of snow this week! It's the Ice layer underneath that's the true danger though.
You don’t have the infrastructure for it. If I moved from IL to TX I would stay home for any snow in TX. I would worry about the roads.
This video truly was a gem in multiple ways! I just adore your dry British humor and then you give us stunning aerials with the drone. There really is something to say for Midwest winters, that really can be quite beautiful and peaceful, while the earth slumbers under its blanket. That's the way I've always seen it, been here my whole life and love the seasons.
Still enjoy winter, shoveling the drive clean, skiing every now and then. You said it, the key is being dressed properly. Take a walk w a nice tumbler full of coffee and enjoy the outdoors.
I grew up in the 70's ... and I remember many a winter building snow forts with my brother... sledding down some monster snow mountains built in the church parkinglot across the street... going to the park and sledding... having snowball fights with some of the neighborhood kids. Building a huge snow tunnel from our driveway to the neighbors thru the mound of snow between them... and having regular bad nosebleeds due to the dry air...
The New Year blizzard of 98/99 made me move. Haven't seen snow in 20+ years. I was walking on Clark St, outside Graceland cemetery and couldn't cross the street cuz they plowed and the snow was up over my head. I don't miss the snow for a second. I joke now that the only snow in my life is SnoCones. :)
Thanks for the snow-vision. I will happily embrace our 60 degree temps here on the Mississippi Gulf Coast.
I love the winter footage and Chicago in general, beautifully done
Laurence love the music and the video! Live in McHenry (northwest suburbs) so we dodged the snow bullet this time. BTW your wife is adorable. Love the videos she is in with u. Happy Snow Day! 🥶
How I learned to embrace winter: LAYERS! Thermal long johns, heatholder socks; fleece; wool gloves; cashmere neck wraps; fur hat with ear flaps; takes me forever to get bundled up to go outside and then as soon as I'm layered up, I realize I need to go to the bathroom, lol.
Mr. Brown, you are a great composer. The music moved me. Thank you.
Fancy drone work! The sunshine is pretty. Thanks!
Love the snow
Love your videos and the music too
Beautiful! Thanks for taking me on a beautiful brisk winter walk from the comfort of my home!
Chicago is The Best City on earth -- and I miss all the towns in Cook and Lake Counties that I've lived in. Beautiful landscape shots.
May God bless you Laurence and lovely wife! You bring much joy!
Yep, there were several very cold and snowy winters in the UK in the 1980s. Great fun ❄️❄️❄️
Thank you for going out there for us. Thanks, for going out into that frozen land. That land where you can fall and hurt yourself. Thanks for the great video!
As a Floridian, I thank you for showing us the snow storms that I am thankful I don't have to drive in😱, BUT the scenes are beautiful 🥰