irisheyes 0 #1 August 18, 2006 A massive thunder storm has just popped up out of nowhere. When I was a kid, though it rained all the time, we rarely had thunder and lightning so the whole neighborhood would be out watching when a storm would blow through. I still love them to this day but have several friends who hate them. So how about you, aside from when they disrupt your skydiving, how do you feel about thunder and lightning? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
NWFlyer 2 #2 August 18, 2006 I love a good thunderstorm and I kind of miss them... they were a regular summer afternoon occurrence growing up in Virginia. We don't get 'em here in Seattle very often at all. Ah, good times...we'd get kicked out of the community pool during thunderstorms - and ride our bikes down this huge hill in the driving rain."There is only one basic human right, the right to do as you damn well please. And with it comes the only basic human duty, the duty to take the consequences." -P.J. O'Rourke Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
yamtx73 0 #3 August 18, 2006 I love watching a good lightening show...The only naturals in this sport shit thru feathers... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
PRSKY71 0 #4 August 18, 2006 Me too... I think it is absolutely beautiful.......Character cannot be made except by a steady, long continued process. -- Phillips Brooks Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
irisheyes 0 #5 August 18, 2006 Nothing like a good summer thunderstorm! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
GogglesnTeeth 6 #6 August 18, 2006 Plenty of those in South Florida on a daily basis in the summer! Goggles and Teeth "You fall like a greased safe!!!" Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
yamtx73 0 #7 August 18, 2006 Yes... there are plenty of them in South Florida... one of it's few redeeming qualities....The only naturals in this sport shit thru feathers... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
irisheyes 0 #8 August 18, 2006 I know, when I was out walking the dogs the other night the lightning was so frequent it was like daylight...pretty amazing. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
yamtx73 0 #9 August 18, 2006 The only time I don't like it is when it knocks out my power or cable...The only naturals in this sport shit thru feathers... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SkydiveStMarys 0 #10 August 18, 2006 The thunder and lighting is different down South then when I lived up North. Not sure exactly how to describe it, more intense maybe the right phrase. I love a good thunder and lightening storm as long as the winds don't kick up and those funnel clouds don't form. I love to watch them come down the beach or across water ways. Spectacular!! Yep, I'm not afraid! BobbiA miracle is not defined by an event. A miracle is defined by gratitude. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
swedishcelt 0 #11 August 18, 2006 Lightning scares the bejeesus out of me. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
GogglesnTeeth 6 #12 August 18, 2006 QuoteI know, when I was out walking the dogs the other night the lightning was so frequent it wsa like daylight...pretty amazing. A loud clap of thunder literally scared the poop out of Gracie (the dog) a couple days ago...... Goggles and Teeth "You fall like a greased safe!!!" Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
yamtx73 0 #13 August 19, 2006 I'll keep an eye open for your bejeesus.. if I find it I'll return it... The only naturals in this sport shit thru feathers... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
irisheyes 0 #14 August 19, 2006 Definitely beautiful at the beach. Did you ever see "Sweet Home Alabama"? I love that scene at the begining when they are on the beach and the lightning strikes the sand and makes those beautiful shapes. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites GogglesnTeeth 6 #15 August 19, 2006 Did you just Hi-jack your own thread?? Goggles and Teeth "You fall like a greased safe!!!" Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites irisheyes 0 #16 August 19, 2006 Poor Gracie!!! I just had to coax Benji off my shoulder...his new favorite place during storms. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites LisaH 0 #17 August 19, 2006 QuoteA massive thunder storm has just popped up out of nowhere. When I was a kid, though it rained all the time, we rarely had thunder and lightning so the whole neighborhood would be out watching when a storm would blow through. I still love them to this day but have several friends who hate them. So how about you, aside from when they disrupt your skydiving, how do you feel about thunder and lightning? I didn't get pics of the lightning..but got some awesome shots of the AZ sky last weekend Be yourself! MooOOooOoo Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites irisheyes 0 #18 August 19, 2006 Did I???? Whoops I'll get the hang of this posting thing one of these days. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites irisheyes 0 #19 August 19, 2006 Wow, they are both beautiful, but the second one is gorgeous!!! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites PRSKY71 0 #20 August 19, 2006 The second pic looks angelic. Just beautiful and sooo peaceful.. Character cannot be made except by a steady, long continued process. -- Phillips Brooks Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites LisaH 0 #21 August 19, 2006 QuoteWow, they are both beautiful, but the second one is gorgeous!!! Forgot to add this one... dang..AZ is beautiful!!Be yourself! MooOOooOoo Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites irisheyes 0 #22 August 19, 2006 QuoteQuoteWow, they are both beautiful, but the second one is gorgeous!!! Forgot to add this one... dang..AZ is beautiful!! I'll say... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Shell666 0 #23 August 19, 2006 There's a light rain falling here but some kick ass thunder and lightening going on ... I LOVE Alberta in the summer. LOUD thunder boomers and a great light show. Hope the electricity holds out! KABOOM!!! LOVE that!! And the rolling "hummmmmmm" of another crack to come! I love summer!!! And now the rain is coming down!!! All that in about 2 minutes!!! 'Shell'Shell Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites doaster 0 #24 August 19, 2006 I know one of the best spots in the world to watch a big lightning storm. Normal, IL Watterson Towers 24th floor observation Let me explain a bit. Watterson is a college dormitory, worlds tallest at 26 stories. A monster. It is smack in the middle of Illinois, being Illinois there is little terrain, except flat cornfields. On a late spring night huge lightning storms roll in and you can see them from miles out. Loved that view in college. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites mnealtx 0 #25 August 19, 2006 Great shots, Lisa...I especially like the second one. Love seeing the sun rays stream out from the cloud like that...Mike I love you, Shannon and Jim. POPS 9708 , SCR 14706 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Prev 1 2 Next Page 1 of 2 Join the conversation You can post now and register later. If you have an account, sign in now to post with your account. Note: Your post will require moderator approval before it will be visible. Reply to this topic... × Pasted as rich text. Paste as plain text instead Only 75 emoji are allowed. × Your link has been automatically embedded. Display as a link instead × Your previous content has been restored. Clear editor × You cannot paste images directly. Upload or insert images from URL. Insert image from URL × Desktop Tablet Phone Submit Reply 0
GogglesnTeeth 6 #15 August 19, 2006 Did you just Hi-jack your own thread?? Goggles and Teeth "You fall like a greased safe!!!" Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
irisheyes 0 #16 August 19, 2006 Poor Gracie!!! I just had to coax Benji off my shoulder...his new favorite place during storms. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
LisaH 0 #17 August 19, 2006 QuoteA massive thunder storm has just popped up out of nowhere. When I was a kid, though it rained all the time, we rarely had thunder and lightning so the whole neighborhood would be out watching when a storm would blow through. I still love them to this day but have several friends who hate them. So how about you, aside from when they disrupt your skydiving, how do you feel about thunder and lightning? I didn't get pics of the lightning..but got some awesome shots of the AZ sky last weekend Be yourself! MooOOooOoo Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
irisheyes 0 #18 August 19, 2006 Did I???? Whoops I'll get the hang of this posting thing one of these days. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
irisheyes 0 #19 August 19, 2006 Wow, they are both beautiful, but the second one is gorgeous!!! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
PRSKY71 0 #20 August 19, 2006 The second pic looks angelic. Just beautiful and sooo peaceful.. Character cannot be made except by a steady, long continued process. -- Phillips Brooks Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
LisaH 0 #21 August 19, 2006 QuoteWow, they are both beautiful, but the second one is gorgeous!!! Forgot to add this one... dang..AZ is beautiful!!Be yourself! MooOOooOoo Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
irisheyes 0 #22 August 19, 2006 QuoteQuoteWow, they are both beautiful, but the second one is gorgeous!!! Forgot to add this one... dang..AZ is beautiful!! I'll say... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Shell666 0 #23 August 19, 2006 There's a light rain falling here but some kick ass thunder and lightening going on ... I LOVE Alberta in the summer. LOUD thunder boomers and a great light show. Hope the electricity holds out! KABOOM!!! LOVE that!! And the rolling "hummmmmmm" of another crack to come! I love summer!!! And now the rain is coming down!!! All that in about 2 minutes!!! 'Shell'Shell Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
doaster 0 #24 August 19, 2006 I know one of the best spots in the world to watch a big lightning storm. Normal, IL Watterson Towers 24th floor observation Let me explain a bit. Watterson is a college dormitory, worlds tallest at 26 stories. A monster. It is smack in the middle of Illinois, being Illinois there is little terrain, except flat cornfields. On a late spring night huge lightning storms roll in and you can see them from miles out. Loved that view in college. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mnealtx 0 #25 August 19, 2006 Great shots, Lisa...I especially like the second one. Love seeing the sun rays stream out from the cloud like that...Mike I love you, Shannon and Jim. POPS 9708 , SCR 14706 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
