This up close stuff is getting out of hand

[Jay Cazel]

Brandon did an interview with KWCH-12 last night and I saw the video and he was close but not real close. I have taken my kids a few time with me (close to home type of chase) and I do chase different with the boys but they seemed to like it. Like Jim said I don't punch hail cores with kids in the car.

Originally Posted by Jim Saueressig
I also don't get real close or punch any cores at that time however.

Kids can go along for a chase as long as you have extra limits.

 

[Payton Gannaway]

There is no way in the world I would get my kids as close as he was when they were backing up down that dirt road. There is also no way that I would have my kid telling me if the roads clear behind me while driving in reverse with a tornado right in front of me. I understand the whole idea of wanting his kids to see it, but imo that was a little close. Something small goes wrong you're in a little bit of trouble. Nothing wrong with staying a few miles away.

 

[Jason Boggs]

I watched the video and the kids were safe the whole time. This isn't even an issue.

 

[Martin North]

I have to agree with Brandon. He would have been some way closer than that if the kids had not been with him.

Wish I'd have done something as exciting as that when I was growing up.

 

[John Dudgeon]

Home school op

Simply put, it was a like a home-schooling field trip. The current storm opportunity allowed the parents to focus on what the kids were currently interested in...earth science. I want my daughter to learn the same respect and admiration, and yesterday, also wanting to give "mom" a break for a day, I took my daughter with me to chase in Northeast MO. We had a good time together, and it was rewarding to see her fascination, followed with the "why and how?" questions. The storm we caught up to in Macon, MO never went severe, but it was photogenic enough to run with for 20 miles or so, before stopping for dinner.

 

[Jim Saueressig]

I think that the chaser accidents and such getting to the storms has proven that just driving around is more dangerous for us and our children than chasing the storms....

 

[Greg McLaughlin]

I just watched the CBS video. Brandon, you rock! I think it is awesome your kids had that kind of opportunity to see a tornado. When I have kids and they are old enough I will definately give them the opportunity to go on a chase with me, if they are interested. Anyone who criticizes someone for doing what Brandon did, well thats just plain WEAKSAUSE!

 

[Melissa Jablonski]

John Dudgeon, Glad to see another homeschooler on here. Our son begins his Senior year this year. We have homeschooled since first grade. If I misunderstood you at least I am glad to see a person talking positively about homeschooling.
Melissa

 

[Jason Foster]

Going back to the Fabel bit....did the networks ever find out, or confirm it was the same person, maybe trying to work around old ills? I see a few places the video is still available. I'd figure the networks would have pulled the video if they found out it was the same person that burned them last year.

 

[Bryan Stokes]

One of Stormtrack's own, Jon Davies, has published a wonderful storm chasing book for kids. It's called "Storm Chasers! On the Trail of Twisters!" and can be found by clicking here.

My wife and I picked up an autographed copy at the NSSC for our 9 year old nephew. We both read it cover-to-cover and found it to be an outstanding book for kids. It will spur their curiosity and launch their imagination. Jon Davies really did a nice job writing this book.

Bryan