Storm Chase 2012 - Dates And Early Booking Offer

[duckeyh]

hi guys, still struggling for insurance......any ideas?

annual travel insurance or dog tag seem to be the ones who will cover chasing

[Dorsetbred]

So the season is off and running. Paul & Arron have sampled the delights.

Now down to the dirty stuff.

So far this season, looking at the info that has come in, this season appears to be one of stops & starts, check out the following graph:

(click to enlarge).

Notice anything?

There are major outbreaks at approx every 6 weeks, since Jan this year.

The interim periods through Jan showed a spell of dormancy, whilst March ran quiet for a couple of weeks, sparked for a few days and quietened again.

So we have had the big outbreak this last weekend, how long before the atmosphere can recharge again, given that the warmed air is beginning to feed North?

IF and I say "IF" the current cycle remains, the next big suggestion is around the later part of 2nd into 3rd week of May, end of tour2 into tour 3(correct me if I'm out on the dates).

Remember this is not not built on atmospheric modelling, pure mathematical collected data & trends.

As Sherm has already mentioned, in comparison to previous years the season looks about 2-3weeks ahead of schedule..

Remember: It's Just for fun

Edited April 17, 2012 by Dorsetbred

[Paul]

Will be interesting to see what happens I'd think that the trend would generally change (increased frequency?) during the main season from May?

[Cookie]

Will be interesting to see what happens I'd think that the trend would generally change (increased frequency?) during the main season from May?

you have to say that with 2 tours in May

hope your right and 4 weeks or so to go I cant wait

[Tom Lynch]

Oh my lord 4+ something weeks to go . Where does the time go???

Cookie we need to talk about what time we are both arriving at Manchester Airport are you coming in by train or on a donkey :-)

[jimbo36]

Flights Booked!

Is anyone else from T3 flying out a day early?

Hi Ash,

I'm on tour 3 and flying out a day early on the BA 1145 flight from LHR

[Supercell 89]

Hi Ash,

I'm on tour 3 and flying out a day early on the BA 1145 flight from LHR

Hi Jim,

Yeah i'm on the same flight . Have you booked into the Best Western Hotel?

[ItIsGee]

Oh my lord 4+ something weeks to go . Where does the time go???

Cookie we need to talk about what time we are both arriving at Manchester Airport are you coming in by train or on a donkey :-)

what time is your flight? i take it your on tour 4?

[Tom Lynch]

what time is your flight? i take it your on tour 4?

No I am going out on 19 May tour 3

Tom

Edited April 18, 2012 by Tom Lynch

[Cookie]

Oh my lord 4+ something weeks to go . Where does the time go???

Cookie we need to talk about what time we are both arriving at Manchester Airport are you coming in by train or on a donkey :-)

Donkey!

will chuck you a PM

[Cookie]

Picked up some currency today for my cash passport! yada

[bristolstormchaser]

Just a little word of WARNING guys. When applying for the ESTA don't use usaeservices.com If you do you'll be paying $59 for an ESTA which should cost $14! Just follow the link from your airline and you should be fine. I'm hoping to get a refund on my mistake. Am keeping my fingers crossed!

[D-J-V]

2 weeks for the first tour peoples!

Hope you are starting to get all your gear together! ;-)

[ItIsGee]

HD Camcorder CHECK!

Digital SLR CHECK

pampers pull ups - Check!

man its creeping upon us!

how big or small of a bag are we all taking? i dont wanna pack too much but i also dont want totake very little! cheers guys

[Paul Sherman]

Hi Graham

We try to deter people from bringing heavy duty Cases due to space in the cars etc. I unfortunately have to take a few cases due to being out for 7 weeks and all the kit and kaboodle I have to take.

But Paul M Will send you an Info Pack 2 weeks before your tour which lists all the hints and tips for the tours so it should be in there etc

Not Long Now Indeed!

[Dorsetbred]

i dont wanna pack too much but i also dont want totake very little! cheers guys

Paul, will lend you some Pampers "Pull Ups" first stop is WalMart and he stocks up there for those in need

[Bogman]

Paul, will lend you some Pampers "Pull Ups" first stop is WalMart and he stocks up there for those in need

I hear wet-wipes are good for a cool refreshing wash.........................

[Tom Lynch]

HD Camcorder CHECK!

Digital SLR CHECK

pampers pull ups - Check!

man its creeping upon us!

how big or small of a bag are we all taking? i dont wanna pack too much but i also dont want totake very little! cheers guys

I wouldn't over pack. I always give that adivice and then do not follow my own advice. The consequences of this failure to listen to myself is a case full of unworn clothes being carried out and then brought back home. You do not need a lot of going out in the evening gear because a lot if times we end up eating in garb we have on. Its not a fashion parade. I mean look at Paul.

Tom

[chionomaniac]

You could always go to Walmarts when you arrive and buy 10 white T-shirts............

[Dorsetbred]

Its not a fashion parade. I mean look at Paul.

Tom

Edited April 25, 2012 by Dorsetbred

[Cookie]

You could always go to Walmarts when you arrive and buy 10 white T-shirts............

:lol:

[Cookie]

Just had to update my medical information with go walk about after my eye injury!

[lewisosd]

Just had to update my medical information with go walk about after my eye injury!

Any problems with them? I had serious problems with the medical screening company. Complained to the MD and eventually got covered.

[Cookie]

nope none at all, very easy.

it happened after I took out the insurance and thier no permanent damage and nothing that will stop me going on the trip

[the storm fisherman]

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