Welcome To The Netweather USA Storm Chase Group

[John Hanrahan]

And it looks like the party bus is back together!!!

[Gorky]

Not long is it.....I look forward to seeing you guys out on the plains again this year. My trip coincides with tours 2 and 3 so I may see those of you on those trips also. I bumped into the team on quite a few occasions last year.. something of a mini UK chaser convergence at times :lol:

[Paul Sherman]

You on your own again Nath, or have you got your mates along this year ??

Paul S

[Gorky]

As of now, I'm going solo again. Most of my friends who are interested can't get the time off or the money to chase. As with last year, I'll be going out and doing some serious photography on down days, and I'd imagine that's pretty boring thing to do as a group, so chasing alone is a good thing for me Of course, I wouldn't complain about 20 days of chasing if it's active either!

[multi cellular thunderstorm]

I was thinking of getting this book to read before I go...

http://www.amazon.co.uk/Storm-Chaser-Pursu...6150&sr=1-1

It seems to get excellent reviews, anyone read it?

[Paul Sherman]

Just seen we're going in a tour bus, I was looking forward to those nice dodge 4x4's!

Anyway i'm really starting to get excited, but a bit nervous too!

Flights seem to be getting cheaper every time I check, now £395 return, which seems good to me.

Mark

We have decided to go with the 4x4 Dodge Durango or Chevvy Tahoes again this year over the bigger Tour Bus so that will cheer you up!

Paul S

[Cookie]

a couple of questions, is or will the action start as early this year like it did last year stateside?

overall do people think it will be an active year?

[multi cellular thunderstorm]

Mark

We have decided to go with the 4x4 Dodge Durango or Chevvy Tahoes again this year over the bigger Tour Bus so that will cheer you up!

Paul S

Nice

The Dodge gets my vote!

[Gorky]

Here's the dodge we were in in 2007! Nick on the Left, Paul on the Right, Stuart in the Centre, Paul on the Right, Mammatus above, LP Supercell out of shot to the left, Greensburg Tornadic cell north of us

I hope you are on the first tour or else the beautiful Dodge will look something like this by the time you get into it

Even about 3 inches of rain overnight in Weatherford a few nights later didn't clean everything off

[multi cellular thunderstorm]

Just thinking seeing that tripod in the photo, do you take them with you or just buy over there? Seems an awkward thing to take.

I'm hoping for some night lightning shots if we get the chance

[Paul Sherman]

Just thinking seeing that tripod in the photo, do you take them with you or just buy over there? Seems an awkward thing to take.

I'm hoping for some night lightning shots if we get the chance

Mark

Did no-one tell you that after Chasing Supercells from 3pm until 8-9pm we then position ourselves about 50 miles East of the Supercells and let them come to us, they usually produce a 3-5 Hour Lightning display until 2-3am in the Morning from an MCS Or a Violent Squall Line with Bow Echoes

With regards to the Tripod, dont bother taking one, we will stop in a Walmart or Radio Shack and you can pick a really good one up for $15 or about £10

Regards

Paul S

[John Hanrahan]

Mark

Did no-one tell you that after Chasing Supercells from 3pm until 8-9pm we then position ourselves about 50 miles East of the Supercells and let them come to us, they usually produce a 3-5 Hour Lightning display until 2-3am in the Morning from an MCS Or a Violent Squall Line with Bow Echoes

And we drink lots of beer while watching them. Heaven!

[multi cellular thunderstorm]

And we drink lots of beer while watching them. Heaven!

I'm not really a drinker but maybe for a special occasion like that!

[multi cellular thunderstorm]

That American Airlines booking system seems a bit strange. I've just gone on to check the flights again tonight and at first it was saying not available for my return flights. :lol:

After a bit of panicking I tried again, I think I used a different form or something but the same flight was now available! Total fare is about £80 more than last time though, but i've reserved it until I get my card tomorrow night, thank .... for that! :lol:

Return flight seat is 39J, where are you at on that flight Paul?

[John Hanrahan]

I'm not really a drinker but maybe for a special occasion like that! :lol:

Me neither MCT, but Ian, Stu and Paul are total alco's! :lol:

[Paul Sherman]

That American Airlines booking system seems a bit strange. I've just gone on to check the flights again tonight and at first it was saying not available for my return flights.

After a bit of panicking I tried again, I think I used a different form or something but the same flight was now available! Total fare is about £80 more than last time though, but i've reserved it until I get my card tomorrow night, thank .... for that!

Return flight seat is 39J, where are you at on that flight Paul?

Lol

Dont know Mark, Paul Booked my flight and then buggered off Skiing, will let you know my seat number on Tuesday

Paul S

[dogs32]

booked my flight....Doing my Waiver card...

cant wait...Haveny slept for 2 days due to the excitment

will check my seat number out as well

Edited January 24, 2009 by dogs32

[dogs32]

Me neither MCT, but Ian, Stu and Paul are total alco's! :lol:

a your not alone..I love a drink to but cant drink alot as I will be on the floor :lol: ..

[dogs32]

if anyones interested Ebay have loads of adaptors for the UK plugs..

http://shop.ebay.co.uk/?_from=R40&_trk...-All-Categories

going to go through all my equipment and doulbe check I dont need anything else...Use my web book for storage of vids and pics....

Paul have you done your Waiver yet?

doing mine tomorrow hopfully no one get s turned own.... .

Edited January 24, 2009 by dogs32

[dogs32]

keep your eyes on cutting edge on channel4 in the next few weeks,,,,,,,,,,,,One of them is about Storm Chasers from the UK...

[ian cameron]

keep your eyes on cutting edge on channel4 in the next few weeks,,,,,,,,,,,,One of them is about Storm Chasers from the UK...

will keep my eys peeled though if any one sees when its on pop a post up so others may see it too

[dogs32]

will keep my eys peeled though if any one sees when its on pop a post up so others may see it too

yes it looked good Ian...It was just advertising the programmes that will be coming up o0n Cutting Edge,

gave no date...But the guys in the footage were English Storm Chasers

[Cookie]

keep your eyes on cutting edge on channel4 in the next few weeks,,,,,,,,,,,,One of them is about Storm Chasers from the UK...

any date?

[Paul Sherman]

http://www.ukweatherworld.co.uk/forum/foru...288&posts=9

The Programme is solely about the year in the life of a Storm Chaser (Namely Stu Robinson) and is on Thursday 12th February at 2100, as you can see from the thread above his Storm Intercepts include Hurricane Gustav, Typhoon in the Far East and Some Tornado Chasing. Certainly will watch this.

Paul S

[dogs32]

Thanks Paul,

I searched everywhere last night trying to find the programme that Cutting Edge made..

Started to think I imagined it...

Will make a note of the date...Going to watch the tornado at the Gas Station later that you lot were caught in....

Just preparing myself for any

situation that may arise

Edited January 25, 2009 by dogs32