the storm fisherman

Hi all please find attched 2 maps and travel info 1 of the local area showing the where the local supermakets are and the ferry etc more info is available on google maps the post code you require is PO12 2QU The other map is the route into gosport from the M27 paul GOSPORT LOCAL MAP.pdf ROUTE OFF THE M27.pdf 2012 STORMCHASERS BBQ INFO.pdf

Hi Mick either fly into southampton or gatwick then train from the airport to portmouth harbour then a 5 min ferry to gosport from outside the harbour station go outside main station entrance and turn left down the gangway cost £2.80 return. when on the gosport side leave the ferry terminal the bus station is on your left and the taxi rank is on the right the high st dead ahead if going to the campsite the bus you require is the no 4 or 34 and ask for the kingfisher caravan site same goes for the taxi if going to straight to the BBQ ask for the carpark/ gosport diving museum at the browndown end of stokes bay no 88 bus stops there. i hope this helps i will try to put up maps to help

hi all A nice line of heavy showers heading southeast down the eastern side of southampton water heading out into the solent hope some of them have some electric in them

hI Tom the supermarkets are a 5 min drive i will some ice packs on standby if required and ice can be purchased from the local supemarkets and 80p a bag las time it purchased some last year. ps i will post some maps up with local amenitys and directions just figuring how best to show them on the site so that they are clear?

ok thanks Tom gives a better idea as i need to arrange delivery and collection of the bbq as not to tie my brother up too much if it will help i have a small amount of spare fridge and freezer space if you require cool bag/box blocks freezing etc. as i only live about a 30 min walk from the BBQ area.

Thanks claire i cleaned the BBQ this afternoon all working fine it might be a good idea to meet up and then do a supermarket run as they shut at 10pm and they are only short car drive away the are has a couple of picnic tables i try and get one to put the bits and pieces on paul

Hi all just a couple of questions 1. how many are coming to he BBQ? 2. What time are we going to meet ? may i suggest 7PM 3.is there anything that is required apart from the BBQ GEAR ?

HI Dave there is always pleanty wind early eve then as the sun goes down ithe wind dies away the local hospital if you can call it local is the queen alexandra (QHA) in cosham about a 20 min journey but i am sure we will not need the hospital as we are all good sensible adults i will leave it there!!!!

Hi all With a month to go to the this years BBQ time to bump this thread up. hope everbody had a good time out in the plains this year with lots stories to tell with videos and pictures too show. If anyone needs information etcplease feel free to give us a shout and also veiw the info at the start of the thread i will post some maps up shortly. paul

had my first chase around roswell the thing that sticks in my mind was the large hail and the cars with smashed windscreeens coming out of the storm. the storm also had some incredible structure to it.

Hi all just to keep the BBQ thread bumped up list i have found news artical relating to the tornado that hit the caravan park . http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/uk/1482301.stm

Hi all i found this video on stormtrack a sligthly diffrent take on stormchasing? those of us that have been before will know some of theses characters. enjoy paul

funnel cloud possible tornado sw of norman confirmed tornado

rotating wall cloud on channel9 live vid feed

confirmed thunder and lightning to the nw of gosport for the second day in a row

Hi all anyone still needing to flights wait till after the bank holidays as the price will come down a little more than what is showing at the moment the one flight i have been looking at for anybody on a budget is lufthansa/ air canada via torronto sub £500(£470) times not too bad either but my budget will allow a sub £575 flight with ba if available in the next couple of weeks.

i know the romans had a particular problem with one

From previous experience I had a gall bladder attack which put me in hospital A week before going storm chasing I contacted the insurance company they said because it was an unplanned illness I was still covered as normal as the policy was already in force but I had to follow the surgeon’s and insurance co advise. I think if it was a pre-declared condition and any changes should be declared there should be no problems but it is always best to check before travel

Hi clare i will try find out but the problem is the olympics ave room prices are about £70-80 may better to share if poss. just found this one looks good in photos price pretty good single from £35 doubles from £45 (no food available), Acorn lodge ,3 spring garden lane gosport,PO121HY and is about a 1.5 miles away from the campsite/bbq area.

please make your own bookings as at the time space was plentyfull the phone number for the campsite is 02392 502611

just as foot note to the previous post if anyone needs any additional info, directions etc please dont hesitate to ask i will try to help where required. Paul H The storm fisherman

Hi All Just a quick post i will get some more info up later THE VENUE IS STOKES BAY GOSPORT ON SAT 21st JULY 2012. The veiws from Stokes bay are stunning with vistas over The Solent and the Isle of Wight, The BBQ will be held at stokes bay on one of the large beach greens or even the beach? With plenty of parking or is a maxium 10 min walk from the campsite. Please bring your own food and drink. BBQ and cooking utensils will be available. The prices for campsite are £15.00 1-2 man tent, or 3 man tent £18.00 all that is required to book is a telphone no and name. The camp site is only a few mins walk from the beach. please make your own arrgements they have been fore-warned If the the weather is inclement the campsite has its own club bar,shop toilets and showers and the tent area also has power plugin points as well. The website for the camping/caravan site is www.kingfisher-caravan-park.co.uk The telephone number is 02392 502611 office hours There are also bed and breakfast places,hotels etc near by . The main rail station is portsmouth harbour where there is a foot ferry to gosport , just beside the station down the pontoon walkway on your left when exiting the rail station not the isle of wight ferry terminal. The ferry runs from 5.30am till midnight then the night ferry runs till 4.30am so a spot of night clubbing is available is so required . or by road M27 junc 11 then the A32 to Gosport follow signs to Stokes bay just to add the weather can be great at times ,especially the thunderstorms which have at times spawned the odd water spout or tornado. where one has actully gone through the king fisher campsite but if there is no storms the sun sets can be quite photogenic.i include a couple of photos of the area. i will post more info later. One of the large greens in front of the beach. veiw of stokes bay facing west.

Cell going up Jayton, NR Aspermont, tx things may be starting to happen

Hi All all this talk of modelling on tour 4 what ever happend to the Canadian film crew that was to be following one of the tours is that still happening?