Chase Partner Thread 2009

[Seth Price]

New Mexico Tech Storm Chasing

The New Mexico Tech Meteorology/Storm Chase Club will be chasing from May 20-29, 2009. If anyone from New Mexico would like to chase, send me a message!!

 

[Jason Burns]

I'd like to meet fellow storm enthusiasts in the Denver/Eastern Colorado areas, and also interested in sharing mobile weather-watching trip costs with responsible-minded people. I began traveling to watch storms in 2004, and had a chase partner while in college, but only solo last season (having a partner is a better way to go, in my opinion).

If anyone in this area is interested please contact me on the Storm Track message-thing or this thread. My work schedule is typically weekdays until 3:30 pm. Finally, I am attending the NSCC on Valentine's weekend so hope to meet some of you there.

 

[Scott Roberts]

I'm like some others who have posted already...the level of tech is getting high enough that chasing alone is unwise. I'm looking for a chase driver. It's good if you're a HAM, know your way around storms, and all that...but driving experience is the top criterion for me. Followed by whether we get along

Here's the deal: you drive in chase mode (we can share to & from target driving) and I'll buy the gas. The chase vehicle is a Grand Caravan.

Ideally, I'm looking for another web-worker or person with another kind of highly-flexible schedule. I take my work with me, and may stay out overnight rather than coming home, if I can do so cost-wise and childcare-wise. (If you can sleep through me doing about 4 hours of news reporting in the middle of the night, we can split hotel costs.)

I'm a pretty mellow guy -- no necessarily as aggressive as some others (I'll choose to wait and see if something happens in my target area, rather than try to schlep half a state or more when something fires up that I didn't expect.).

Blah, blah, blah....sometimes I talk too much. If you're interested, give a shout!

Oh, for best coordination, you should live in the Wichita metro...or at least within an arc of, say 40 miles or so to the west....I usually go west out of here.

 

[Alex Fisher]

I'm looking for a chase partner from the beginning of May to around May 16/17.

I've been chasing for about 5 years now and thus have some experience. I'm not a great forecaster by any means, but I know enough to hold my own and help out. Also, I'm an excellent driver and can do about a dozen hours straight before tiring.

I used to be based out of Iowa, so it was easy to go on chases, but now I'm trapped in the NJ/NY metro area, so I need to make it one larger trip. I'm extremely flexible and chill...just a laid back dude who loves to chase every year. I can split costs without a problem and I'm always willing to throw down a few bucks for a good post-tornado steak.

If you have any questions you can email me at alexanderg.fisher AT gmail.com

 

[Ben Prusia]

I wouldn't mind having a chase partner this year. This will be my 7th year of chasing, and the Xterra is equipped for storm chasing (not sure about the driver, though!). I have a laptop with GRLevel3, GPS software, Sprint Mobile Broadband, and hopefully getting a roof top weather station this year... I am in school this semester until early May, so usually am available to chase after that time about any day. I have school on Saturdays, Monday-Wednesday nights but may be able to sneak out if there is a good opportunity. I work overnights Saturday-Tuesday nights.

I will be based in Overland Park, Kansas as of late March.

 

[David Hodges]

STORM CHASE PARTNERS 2009 NORMAN AREA

Well, it's getting that time of year again and I will be looking for chase partners who live in or around the Norman area to join myself and former OU Meterology Graduate Student Alumni to pitch in for expenses for the spring 2009 season. Early planning is the key so feel free to contact me.
David
Norman Area

 

[Jennifer Jackson]

I am looking to join a fellow chaser or group of chasers towards the middle to end of May. I can pitch in on gas and hotel. Would prefer to have someone that knows what they are doing. I live in North Platte, Ne. Let me know if anyone has any openings for an extra to come along.
Jennifer

 

[John MacKay]

I pretty much have May 16-23 as the chase period I am planning on, but I have my sister's graduation at KU on the 17th and a chase partner in Lawrence. I have two flights for free on Southwest (thanks to the flight to Denver last year on Memorial Day weekend), so I will look for a weekend here or there (hopefully close to Omaha, Denver, OKC, or KC since those have non-stop Southwest flights from Phoenix), especially if it is a Panhandle setup on a Saturday or a Sunday. I will be more open to driving out to the panhandle now that I got a new pair of tires. And airfares are lower, meaning I'm likely to be out chasing twice this year rather than once.

I will have all weekends filled with baseball from the last weekend in Feb. to the first weekend in April, then the 3rd weekend in April and the 1st weekend in May.

I have a weather radio and a laptop (and the knowledge that comes with living in KS over 24 years and studying the weather as a hobby). Feel free to PM me if chasing in the May 16th-23rd timeframe, or if a favorable setup happens in the plains on a weekend. I'll always be open to nowcasting if I can't make it (luckily, my two favorite teams: Rockies then D-Backs, don't have any weekend matchups in April).

 

[James Wilson]

I live in Gardner Kansas and have little chase experience other than a few runs by myself. I'd like to join a team and/or get information on how to start chasing correctly. I have a 2008 Toyota Tundra Double cab TRD 4x4 that I could take along. I have a laptop with Sprint Mobile Broadband as well as cameras and a hard drive camcorder. I do not mind doing the camera or video for a team as this will be my first real team chase.

 

[Greg McLaughlin]

I have received a flood of emails from many people interested in chasing with Justin, myself and company this spring. Due to the overwhelming response we are going to sit down and review everyone who has emailed us and try to narrow our list down to one or two people since space is limited in our vehicles. We are really looking for someone who is willing and capable of shooting video of the team and our interaction with the storm environment to help us obtain a more diverse collection of video to use for our dvd productions. Videography experience is a definate plus, however I don't mind giving some basic training before we begin chasing.

If you haven't emailed me yet, but feel you are capable of filling this position please drop me a PM. We hope to have this process complete by the end of March. I want to thank all of you who have shown interest in chasing with us. If you don't end up with our team I hope you find the right fit your looking for and have great success chasing this year.

 

[Bill Hark]

I am posting this from Joel. I received an e-mail from him asking about finding someone to chase with and learn about chasing. He lives in the Stillwater area. I don't know him but am posting this as a favor to someone who seems enthusiastic about becoming a chaser.

Bill Hark


My name is Joel and I am currently a sophomore at Oklahoma State in
Stillwater majoring in Aviation management. I am writing this e-mail as
someone who loves severe weather (especially tornadoes) and is
interested in chasing, but at the moment does not have the resources or
the time to do it by myself. This is not my first attempt to try to get
into the field. At this point I am an extreme novice, I only know the
basics with severe weather and tornadoes. So, I am no way going to chase
on my own. The only option for me right now would be to tag along with
someone and learn (I dont have the time to research this on my own and
deck out my car due to school and money). This is where I need help.
Do you know anybody that wouldn't mind having somebody tag along with
them to not only learn about chasing and storms but to also help as
well? The thing I really want is to be taught about the field of storm
chasing. I am in NO WAY wanting to be a tourist, I would be there to
learn and help out (by helping I mean to pay for gas, help drive if need
be or be an extra eye on the road, look at the weather radar, etc.).
Even if I got with somebody I would be fine not seeing a tornado for a
long time, thats just icing on the cake. I still love severe weather
and looking at the storm structure. The experience and what I would
learn would be what matters. So, as a person who is really sincere
about learning and finding out about storm chasing, I would greatly
appreciate it if anybody could please give me any advice or people you
know who might be interested in somebody to ride along and help. If you
can't help I totally understand, but I appreciate you at least reading
this.

Here is his e-mail:
[email protected]

 

[James Wilson]

Updated:

I live in Gardner, KS and I’m looking to go along with a group in the KC area to observe cloud formations and storm development. I have a ’08 Toyota Tundra with the basic equipment to include: laptop w/Sprint mobile broadband, grlvl3, Street & maps 09, GPS receiver, weather radio, camera, camcorder, first aid kits, rescue bag, etc. I have a buddy that will drive but he’s very limited with a baby on the way. I’d like to drive along with a group to avoid solo chases. Let me know if you’d like an extra set of eyes on the road.

 

[phbaars]

since the movie Twister and watching the Storm Chasers series on Discovery channel I am interested in chasing tornados. Because we do not have these kind of weather events in Europe I am a total newby, thats why joining a chase team seems the best option to me.
Taking my share in gas and hotel costs is obvious. Any time in 2009 will do but mid may-mid june has my preference.
Paul Baars (Netherlands) [email protected]

 

[Teri Mooney]

I am looking for a fellow chaser or group of chasers, somone to pitch in on gas and hotel or chasers I can pitch in with. I have GPS, Streets & Trips, Alltel wireless card, GRLevel3. I would prefer to have someone that knows what they are doing. I am based in Phillipsburg, Kansas. I'm self-employed so my hours are very flexible. Let me know if anyone has any openings for an extra to come along or if someone is interested in joining me. Thanks. Teri.

 

[jamesmseitz]

Hello my name is just like my handle James Seitz. I have been a chaser for 13 years and have all the tools.Mobile Theat Net, GPS, and Verizon Broadband tethered to my Lap Top. I am in MN but when I go chasing I am alway willing to take or Meet up with people. Been Solo Chasing for the last few years so would like to find people to chase with. If anyone is interested let me know. E Mail is [email protected]