Storms...

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Soo Sassy

Discussion Starter · Jun 19, 2009

Love them or hate them? Or, don't really care either way...

I like a non-threatening storm, a little rain, a little thunder and lighting, but if it's a bad one, I can freak out a little bit and if I had a basement, would probably be hanging down there while it's roaring through. I'm not very fond of REALLY loud thunder either. This morning, one cracked so loud I almost had to be peeled off the ceiling!

How do you react when there is a threat of a tornado?

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Stodge

· #2 · Jun 19, 2009

QUOTE(Soo Sassy @ Jun 19 2009, 09:45 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>Love them or hate them? Or, don't really care either way...

I like a non-threatening storm, a little rain, a little thunder and lighting, but if it's a bad one, I can freak out a little bit and if I had a basement, would probably be hanging down there while it's roaring through. I'm not very fond of REALLY loud thunder either. This morning, one cracked so loud I almost had to be peeled off the ceiling!

How do you react when there is a threat of a tornado?
I curl up in the fetal position and cry.

I listen to the news and watch for updates.

The thunder this morning was awesome. There would be a quick flash, then a little after that the thunder would roll for like 20 seconds.

Float On

· #3 · Jun 19, 2009

Love them - the worse the better. As long as it is during the week and no boating is involved!!

KnotaNewbie

· #4 · Jun 19, 2009

lakefronters typically walk outside to see what's going on

last time there was huge lightning storm...I was on the deck with my camera....
looked around and so were all the other neighbors !

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Deep Devotion

· #5 · Jun 19, 2009

I agree, go outside and watch. Usally a good show.

Tig's Toy

· #6 · Jun 19, 2009 (Edited by Moderator)

QUOTE(Soo Sassy @ Jun 19 2009, 09:45 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>Love them or hate them? Or, don't really care either way...

How do you react when there is a threat of a tornado?

I went outside to see if I could spot it.

True story. It was when I was in MO. Tornado sirens went off. Radio was reporting the town was in the path. I went and told the other people in the apartment building. We took a radio and made sure there were chairs in the basement laundry area. I called a friend that I knew didn't have good shelter and told her to come over. Her aunt lived in the apartments too.

Then while everyone else went to the basement or was hanging inside I went outside to see if I could spot anything and watched the cops buzzing by. The cops were driving around town to see if they could spot it and warn people.

When the friend arrived, I was outside yelling Twister.

It was right after the movie came out.

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BobbyLew22

· #7 · Jun 19, 2009

I even like a good storm on the boat.....provided you are rafter with the right group, anchors down, lines secured, fenders sercure........just let it eat and pass the bottle.....

Float On

· #8 · Jun 19, 2009

QUOTE(BobbyLew22 @ Jun 19 2009, 09:55 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>I even like a good storm on the boat.....provided you are rafter with the right group, anchors down, lines secured, fenders sercure........just let it eat and pass the bottle.....
True.

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Float On

· #9 · Jun 19, 2009

Later that same day.........

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dockrocker

· #10 · Jun 19, 2009

QUOTE(Soo Sassy @ Jun 19 2009, 09:45 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>Love them or hate them? Or, don't really care either way...

I like a non-threatening storm, a little rain, a little thunder and lighting, but if it's a bad one, I can freak out a little bit and if I had a basement, would probably be hanging down there while it's roaring through. I'm not very fond of REALLY loud thunder either. This morning, one cracked so loud I almost had to be peeled off the ceiling!

How do you react when there is a threat of a tornado?

I double check the distance to the nearest trailer park.

Away Point

· #11 · Jun 19, 2009

QUOTE(Pornodave @ Jun 19 2009, 09:56 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>QUOTE(BobbyLew22 @ Jun 19 2009, 09:55 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>I even like a good storm on the boat.....provided you are rafter with the right group, anchors down, lines secured, fenders sercure........just let it eat and pass the bottle.....
True.

That is a cool photo!

Woke this morning to cool sounding thunder. Storms are fun, if you're not at risk!

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Soo Sassy

Discussion Starter · #12 · Jun 19, 2009 (Edited by Moderator)

Been in a few good ones while on the boat the last couple of years.

If the storm is off in the distance, I like standing outside and watching, it's usually when its right overhead that I get a little freaked. Sometimes I can be brave and stand outside and watch if it's a little threatening, but if I see lightening that's a little too close to home, inside I go!

Tig's Toy

· #13 · Jun 19, 2009

QUOTE(Away Point @ Jun 19 2009, 10:00 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>Woke this morning to cool sounding thunder. Storms are fun, if you're not at risk!

True. I would probably get the binoculars and watch a tornado as long as I felt I was far enough away and could get to the basement quick.

Oh!!! and avoid Stodge trying to drag me to the basement while I was still wanting to watch.

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Soo Sassy

Discussion Starter · #14 · Jun 19, 2009

QUOTE(Tig's Toy @ Jun 19 2009, 10:04 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>QUOTE(Away Point @ Jun 19 2009, 10:00 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>Woke this morning to cool sounding thunder. Storms are fun, if you're not at risk!

True. I would probably get the binoculars and watch a tornado as long as I felt I was far enough away and could get to the basement quick.

Oh!!! and avoid Stodge trying to drag me to the basement while I was still wanting to watch.

I thought he was kidding!

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pquest29

· #15 · Jun 19, 2009

QUOTE(dockrocker @ Jun 19 2009, 10:00 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>I double check the distance to the nearest trailer park.

Tornado Targets

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Mohawk

· #16 · Jun 19, 2009

QUOTE(Pornodave @ Jun 19 2009, 08:58 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>Later that same day.........
Awesome day for sure!!!

I love storms.... Kali on the other hand....

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Jazzy

· #17 · Jun 19, 2009

QUOTE(Soo Sassy @ Jun 19 2009, 10:03 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
If the storm is off in the distance, I like standing outside and watching, it's usually when its right overhead that I get a little freaked. Sometimes I can be brave and stand outside and watch if it's a little threatening, but if I see lightening that's a little too close to home, inside I go!

This is me too. My ex & daughter used to stay outside & watch all of it, I'd be in the closet with my purse & my jewelry box! Now, I just close the blinds & hope the power doesn't go out.

Away Point

· #18 · Jun 19, 2009

QUOTE(Stodge @ Jun 19 2009, 09:47 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>...
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I curl up in the fetal position and cry.

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That mental image is just too much! LOL!

QUOTE(pquest29 @ Jun 19 2009, 10:10 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>QUOTE(dockrocker @ Jun 19 2009, 10:00 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>I double check the distance to the nearest trailer park.

Tornado Targets

Yeah, what's up with that??

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Soo Sassy

Discussion Starter · #19 · Jun 19, 2009

QUOTE(Jazzy405 @ Jun 19 2009, 10:17 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>QUOTE(Soo Sassy @ Jun 19 2009, 10:03 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
If the storm is off in the distance, I like standing outside and watching, it's usually when its right overhead that I get a little freaked. Sometimes I can be brave and stand outside and watch if it's a little threatening, but if I see lightening that's a little too close to home, inside I go!

This is me too. My ex & daughter used to stay outside & watch all of it, I'd be in the closet with my purse & my jewelry box! Now, I just close the blinds & hope the power doesn't go out.

Always grab my purse and hide in the bathroom if it gets REALLY serious. I pretty much do the same now as you, close the blinds and grab a bunch of candles & our flashlight in case the power goes out.

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Bugsy Seagull

· #20 · Jun 19, 2009

QUOTE(Stodge @ Jun 19 2009, 09:47 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>The thunder this morning was awesome. There would be a quick flash, then a little after that the thunder would roll for like 20 seconds.

I was a little late for work this morning, because I stayed curled up in bed enjoying the thunder and light show

When the storm started it took til the count of three for our younger 2 daughters to coming run into our bedroom. They still like to camp out on our bedroom floor during storms, which makes for hazards when you are trying to get to the bathroom in the dark

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