• After witnessing the continued decrease of involvement in the SpotterNetwork staff in serving SN members with troubleshooting issues recently, I have unilaterally decided to terminate the relationship between SpotterNetwork's support and Stormtrack. I have witnessed multiple users unable to receive support weeks after initiating help threads on the forum. I find this lack of response from SpotterNetwork officials disappointing and a failure to hold up their end of the agreement that was made years ago, before I took over management of this site. In my opinion, having Stormtrack users sit and wait for so long to receive help on SpotterNetwork issues on the Stormtrack forums reflects poorly not only on SpotterNetwork, but on Stormtrack and (by association) me as well. Since the issue has not been satisfactorily addressed, I no longer wish for the Stormtrack forum to be associated with SpotterNetwork.

    I apologize to those who continue to have issues with the service and continue to see their issues left unaddressed. Please understand that the connection between ST and SN was put in place long before I had any say over it. But now that I am the "captain of this ship," it is within my right (nay, duty) to make adjustments as I see necessary. Ending this relationship is such an adjustment.

    For those who continue to need help, I recommend navigating a web browswer to SpotterNetwork's About page, and seeking the individuals listed on that page for all further inquiries about SpotterNetwork.

    From this moment forward, the SpotterNetwork sub-forum has been hidden/deleted and there will be no assurance that any SpotterNetwork issues brought up in any of Stormtrack's other sub-forums will be addressed. Do not rely on Stormtrack for help with SpotterNetwork issues.

    Sincerely, Jeff D.

May 10, 2004 Limon, CO DVD Highlights

Verne Carlson provides the chance to see a classic chase day with his DVD from May 10, 2004 – Cedar Creek, CO Tornadoes. The video starts with the familiar vast Colorado fields balanced with an approaching supercell. From here, the video chronically moves into the chase, observing tornado after tornado from this violent storm. Classic supercell structure with a nice beaver tail and vault region is present. Verne keeps the action tripoded throughout the chase making for easy viewing. The tornado north of I-70 is a must see as this tube expands rapidly into a wedge. This breathtaking tornado is followed by another eerie tornado after dark. For those interesting in seeing a full documentation of May 10th, this is a must have DVD!

Scott Blair
http://www.targetarea.net/
 
I was very excited to see this wonderful DVD documenting the May 10, 2004 supercell near Limon, CO. Verne is able to get into position so that you see each meso occlude as a new one forms closer to the camera. Meso after meso, and tornado after tornado this video keeps getting better. The highlight of the video is a giant high contrast cone tornado at dusk. Verne gets steady tripoded video with great close-ups of the big tornado near I-70. The drivers on I-70 don’t seem to react at all to this highly visible strong to violent tornado. It never ceases to amaze me how oblivious the general public is to tornadoes.

Excellent job Verne! Congratulations on a chase of a live time.

Scott Currens
2004 Highlight Video Preview:
www.mesoscale.ws/video
 
Vern does a nice job covering the May 10 storm near Limon. Nice tripoded video. I never realized eastern Colorado was so flat. Does a nice job capturing the tornado's from start to finish.
 
FINALLY watched Verne's dvd of one of the best storms of the year!
What a LONG, succesful chase! Tornadoes of every size, finishing with a back lit wedge as darkness moves in. Amazing storm for sure (why couldn't it have been in Kansas!) and Verne does a nice job staying with the action the entire time. Great job Verne.
 
Verne's video is awesome! Its as close to a real Colorado tornado as I've been! It's well documented and beautifully filmed! I've watched it a couple times since getting it! I'd suggest the same to anyone looking at it! WOWZA! 8)
 
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