Frozen

[rboe]

Years ago on the way to work I had to pick up our mechanic (I worked at a Honda/Suzuki dealership) then take the High Bridge (now known as the Blatnik Bridge) that connected Duluth and Superior. I noticed the hoar frost on the over pass railing (those large round pipes - all nice and white and fuzzy).

Where ever the road had air under it there was ice on the surface. Too late; we were on our way. Hit the bridge, noticed truck trailer tire tracks that seemed to cross - and I only had two lanes to work with. Well behind me, but not far enough for my well being, was a tanker truck.

And the bridge has a nice smooth turn in it. Smooth yes, still a turn.

Steve my mechanice, unknown to me, dropped his feet down to test the surface - like glass.

I kept it smooth, no throttle adjustments, no braking; we zipped over that bridge and made it to in one piece. Metzler tires. I was too young to make it a white knuckle event; not sure I could repeat it today!