Tom Lynch

Jamie , one of the tour guests got this shot from one of the storms that rolled by in the night. so we have chickens super heroes and now stick men. Tom

One or two interesting storms yesterday - we had our two superheroes to protect us

more photos from today So we chased and I will let Paul fill you in on the detail. A good day now in Super 8 motel in Abilene.

We had two super heroes to provide some assistance

Some more pictures

Saw some lovely storms today southwest of Abilene Texas

Yes Jasons dele Abilene lovely bbq cowboy sandwich then on to the Big Spring area Update later Tom

Current plan is to head towards south west Texas Big Spring area and hope to catch some storms coming in from New Mexico . May even get into NM watch this space. Feeling optimistic especially now that we have two super heroes with the team. Tom

At the moment there is the potential for a Denver Cyclone which if correct could make life very interesting for a few days Tom

I am tour 3 and 4 this year. The first time that I have done T4 so interesting for me. Tom

To be honest Quentin , I have not got a clue where it is I just took a stab in the dark so to speak Tom

Paul put some nice photos from yesterday on FB don't think he would mind me sharing it with the class I think it was somewhere on the Kansas border Tom

Up at 5am sleep not happening and brain kicked into gear. So hot black coffee is being sipped. However, when I went to be we were staying here in Irving for another night so not a huge lot of driving to do today and so it shouldn't be a challenging day - famous last words. Yesterday evening we walked down to a sports bar down the road Aspen Creek - I had salad with my starter which I decided to have for my main course. There was so much salad it came in a wheel barrow. The starter that I have for my main course was quasidelias or something like that - I had to bring quarter of it away because it was a huge plate full. After a brief walk around Walmart looking for a sim card for my phone and for the others to get a few items we came back to the motel. Not sure where the team ended up. I might check later. Today is change over day so there will be a lot of shuttling and room changing as tour starts to kick in My room is ok I turn the AC off but regretted it when I woke up boiling hot. I have now also be reunited with my reading glasses. It was pretty hard filling in the form on the plane. I think I got it right but with out glasses it wasn't easy.. Customs man didn't even look at it. Hopefully photo of Newfoundland from the plane Tom

Ok we have arrived at the motel in Irving its about 33c ish and slightly muggy. Got my uk gear and flight socks off cool shower and shorts on. slim chance of thunder over night but don't hold your breath, Tomorrows potential is too far north to bother people on change over day . However as it stands we are in a good position for the day after 1st June. Watch this space Tom

Well it has been a slightly fraught day between BAs cancelled flights and damaged overhead power lines which caused the cancellation of the trains as well. A huge thank you to my wife for driving me to Preston to catch the train. However I am currently sat at a hotel near Manchester airport , fingers crossed that my early morning flight will go as planned. Alarm is set for 3am so prepared to see if a lift to Heathrow is required. Watch this space. Tom

As the countdown to tour 3 begins I throw my two pairs of boxer shorts into my case, Oh I am going for a bit longer this time , so make it 3 pair of boxer shorts. Its a bit like the Chelsea squad.I use the rotational method :-) I also start looking out west towards the Pacific because when a butterfly flaps its wings in Japan it causes a storm in the USA. Tom

Could be a good night San Miguel in one storm and curry in the other

mike i ave to say it was fun following the chases. Tom

if you can use it in the states i will get the Best Western number for you. you will need to phone It to request their bus. TOM

OK well you will get in a couple of ours before us. You will need to find some way of contacting the Best Western. They do not have a phone contact in arrivals. Will you ave a mobile with which you can contact them on?

I will be arriving at the Best Western Irving around tea time on Tuesday 30th May. Please let me know when you are flying out and in particular what what flight you are are on. This is for all guests on Tour 3. Tom

I will take you up on that unless we are going to do a flyer. in which case the first Root Beer will be on you. Tom

Looking forward to meeting everyone in Irving. As for the tornadoes. If they are there we will find them. Tom

Sorry to hear that Andy - Hope things allow you get out next year. Tom