Down Time?

[Billy Griffin]

Thought this would make for an interesting discussion / poll. Seeing as how we're getting into the heart of the chase season, and it's already been a great one at that (no jinx), what is your preference as far as down time?

In other words... everyone needs a break once in a while. 15 years ago, I guess I wanted to chase EVERY day. Nowadays, I'm hoping for some rest in between the quality chase days. I'm curious if age has any relation to the answers in this poll and written replies.

For better clarification, let's say we're classifying a chase as MORE THAN 350 MILES ROUND TRIP. Local "popcorn" events would skew the results. In other words - this is an all-day event, not just a short drive.


So, pick your poison and explain your answer(s):

 

[John Diel]

Anything less than 400 miles IS a short drive!

 

[Billy Griffin]

Ain't that the truth! I figure 350 was fair, but should be 500.

For me, maybe it's age, maybe it's just that I've been blessed to have seen a lot over the years, but now... I just need some rest. My idea of a perfect severe weather season would be a quality system about every 3-5 days.
Wishful thinking, yeah. Seems like it's always feast or famine!

Oh well, at the end of the day, I'll sure take a year like this versus the past couple, that's for sure !!!!

 

[Paul Austin]

Anything less than 400 miles IS a short drive!

Amen. I voted number 2 above primarily because I could not afford number 1. Truth be told, from where I live now, I could not afford number 2 either. I gave an answer as if I didn't have to drive 1500 miles just to get to the plains. If money were not an issue, I'd fall somewhere between 1 and 2. Everyday would be great for a while, but eventually, I'd want to get in some fishing .

 

[John Olexa]

Quality, not quantity - I need a few days rest!

Now that I'm in my late 40's and given that I just chase lightning sometimes till wee hours of the morning.. and have a day job! I need more rest then I use to. So I from time to time if it's a pretty weak storm and we have had a few storms close together, I may skip it.