Craig Maire II
I've never been "in" or hit by a tornado (thank god!) but did nearly get hit by some nice gustnados on 05/2802! 

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.
I've never been "in" or hit by a tornado (thank god!) but did nearly get hit by some nice gustnados on 05/2802!![]()
I read that account back when you first shared it. Now, reading it again, all I can say is, Wow! What a terrifying encounter. I'm glad you lived to chase another day. For that matter, I'm glad you've continued to chase.Scariest moment of my life on Sept. 22, 2001....story link below.
This not only was a life threatening moment for Jeff Piotrowski and I, but the large F3 tornado also left an established and prosperous Olson farm in ruins and never to be rebuilt. The farmstead and his corn crop was devastated. There is an empty basement and lone utility pole at the former farmstead site....thats about all that is left except for empty slabs.
http://vortex-times.com/92201chase
I'm not sure if it's just me, but look closely as the condensation near the ground, it appears as if you can see the cyclonic curvature of the wind...