Greg, all kidding aside that is not something I have ever thought about... thanks!!!! I will keep that in mind.
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Abandoned chaser vehicle in OK..............
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Fred Dearborn
EF1
Amazing....this thread would not exist if Andy would have never turned his vehicle over backing down a road.Anyone could of done it...tornado on the ground or not.People do this everyday while driving forward and texting!
Adam Lucio
EF5
Not sure if you took my comment that way or not. All I was implying was I find it funny how this community plays favorites. You know damn well people would be singing a different tune if it was some noob as opposed to you, which I think its wrong. We should all be held to the same standards. Thats all I was trying to say. That being said my personal view is just as yours. I would feel the same way no matter who it was, be it their first chase or their 100th.
We take risks, and sometimes sh*t happens. Life moves on...
Glad you're ok though, if I was there I would certainly have stopped to help.
Josh Richardson
EF4
Yeah, I was gonna say the same thing. I hope Andy didn't take my comment the wrong way either, I was pretty much agreeing with what Adam had said at the time about how much bigger a deal everyone would have made it had it been someone not everyone knew.
Anyway, hopefully everybody is moving on now as this really isn't a big deal.
Anyway, hopefully everybody is moving on now as this really isn't a big deal.
Bryan Stokes
EF3
I'm going to add my two cents to this thread too. I've only chased for 4 years now (so I'm pretty young experience-wise), but I've been amazed at how cut-throat a few members of the storm-chasing community can be. I'm not talking about when someone gets bashed for something out-of-control...I'm referring to responsible chasers that get bashed because they slide off the road in a minor accident, get stuck in a field, or choose to chase close when they clearly have the skills to do so. Another example is the occasional bashing someone gets just because they haven't been chasing for 20+ years.
Folks, when it comes down to it, there are some pretty basic ethical lines that are involved in being a responsible chaser. As long as chasers are, for the most part, ethical in what they do, why is there a need to sit here (or at any local restaurant after a chase) and bash the hell out of them? For the last 20 years, I've been heavily involved in several small, tight-knit sports/hobbies, but I've never encountered the level of bashing and infighting that seems to take place in storm chasing.
My theory in life, and it has served me well: spend more time lifting others up (than bringing them down), and you'll reap incredible returns.
And not to mention, it's a great way to keep yourself happy too.
Bryan
Folks, when it comes down to it, there are some pretty basic ethical lines that are involved in being a responsible chaser. As long as chasers are, for the most part, ethical in what they do, why is there a need to sit here (or at any local restaurant after a chase) and bash the hell out of them? For the last 20 years, I've been heavily involved in several small, tight-knit sports/hobbies, but I've never encountered the level of bashing and infighting that seems to take place in storm chasing.
My theory in life, and it has served me well: spend more time lifting others up (than bringing them down), and you'll reap incredible returns.
And not to mention, it's a great way to keep yourself happy too.
Bryan
J Tyler
EF3
Thank you, Bryan. Funny thing is, I got out of my last hobby (road racing exotic cars) because I got tired of the huge egos. Not to be a jerk, but I would have NEVER thought that something as GEEKY as chasing WEATHER would attract such mean spirited people. Lets face it guys, we're not going to pick up babes in the bar by telling her about the last RFD you got hit by. We have a love of something that is pretty dang geeky! You also have to be pretty intelligent to be any good at this. You would think that educated people could get along better. Maybe we are all socially retarded. I don't know. But I remember my families preacher getting up one Sunday at church and reading the riot act to all the old women in our church about how he was not going to tolerate their constant bickering and judging of each other ANY MORE! He went on a tirade that must have lasted 20 minutes, and as an 11 year old boy I was sitting there IN AWE because the adults were getting in trouble! But I promise you, the old ladies in the church cut it out! SO........You guys need to watch it, or I'll bring Brother David Williams in here to straighten us ALL out! LOL!
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Marcus Diaz
EF5
I guess I'm an exception to this. I never did good in school, and ended up failing out of college cause I sucked at taking tests. Yet I just went out of my way thoughout my life to learn about weather, because it just fascinated me so much. Chasing just sorta helped feed and sample my wandering mind. I've always had a good knowledge of navigation and traveling, so that helped me be a little more successful. I don't find myself a geek when it comes to weather, cause I probably wouldn't qualify. Just tossing that out there.
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Wes Carter
EF5
I used to play music quite a bit. I've often observed when you get two drummers together they will get all gushy talking about their setup and looking at one another's kits.
Bass players will sit and show one another different runs and techniques and literally get off on learning something new.
Guitar players will act friendly face to face then scrutinize each others chops and dog one another afterwards.
Singers will be fighting before the night is over.
Storm chasers remind me of guitar players who think they can sing.
Don't take this post too seriously, because it isn't.
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Bass players will sit and show one another different runs and techniques and literally get off on learning something new.
Guitar players will act friendly face to face then scrutinize each others chops and dog one another afterwards.
Singers will be fighting before the night is over.
Storm chasers remind me of guitar players who think they can sing.
Don't take this post too seriously, because it isn't.
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brice.coffer
EF0
Who cares? As long as you stop and help if you come across tornado damage, I could care less what you do while chasing.
Storm chasers remind me of guitar players who think they can sing.
Don't take this post too seriously, because it isn't.
Thanks Wes, your sense of humor was just in the nick of time and brought some much needed levity to the thread!
jeremy wilson
Wow guys, can't we all just get along!!
I had a well known chaser threaten my life and make horrible,vulgar comments about my wife and children recently on Facebook because he disagreed with how close we like to get to tornadoes. I've seen some of the comments on here made toward other chasers and can't help but ask, are chasers just jerks in general?
I think the answer is no. Most guys I've met out chasing seem like great people. Men that would go out of their way to lend a helping hand. I think the jerks are just loud mouth morons. The good guys let their actions speak louder than any negative words ever could. I just felt I needed to say that. Don't know why really.
I had a well known chaser threaten my life and make horrible,vulgar comments about my wife and children recently on Facebook because he disagreed with how close we like to get to tornadoes. I've seen some of the comments on here made toward other chasers and can't help but ask, are chasers just jerks in general?
I think the answer is no. Most guys I've met out chasing seem like great people. Men that would go out of their way to lend a helping hand. I think the jerks are just loud mouth morons. The good guys let their actions speak louder than any negative words ever could. I just felt I needed to say that. Don't know why really.
J Tyler
EF3
Wait.....did I just read that right? Being an ass to YOU is one thing......But someone went after your wife and children? Seriously?
jeremy wilson
Yeah, I've got a lot of family in law enforcement in the area and have talked to them about it. It seems some comments on Facebook can be criminal if worded right.
By the way, anyone ever notice when the SDS kicks in how much the drama goes crazy in chaserville?
Marcus Diaz
EF5
Seems like its around even when it is chase season. Humans are rational at times, and for some its their way or no way when it comes to chasing. Me? Meh, I just worry about what I'm seeing through my windshield or viewfinder. Couldn't care what others are doing or how close/far they get. Unless someone needs assistance or its an emergency situation, I just worry about me and those chasing with me.
