Who likes storms?

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   katiem2posted 12 years ago

   I just published a hub about my love of storms and it got me thinking...
   
   Do we have any other storm lovers or storm chasers here in Hub World?

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      dutchman1951posted 12 years agoin reply to this

      I chase, do spotting. Love it

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      earnestshubposted 12 years agoin reply to this

      I will pop in for a read Katie, can't hurt, you always write so well.

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         earnestshubposted 12 years agoin reply to this

         Hey guys, you should read Katie's storm hub. It is awesome!

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      rhartlandsbergposted 12 years agoin reply to this

      There is an amazing energy that storms create. They are exciting and beautiful.

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      Beth Godwinposted 12 years agoin reply to this

      I love the excitement and awe of a thunder storm.  I would not wish to be in a Tornado or flood.  I once stayed at a condo in Florida during a hurricaine and that was a sight to behold.  I also was in a hurricaine while vacationing in Jamaica but no major damage.  Although, we had to stay over four nights due to airport closing.  Not to much of a hardship! LOL

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   sofsposted 12 years ago

   I chase different a kind of storm, the one's in my life... I chase after them until I have beaten them!!

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      dutchman1951posted 12 years agoin reply to this

      I hear that sofs. Never give up 

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         sofsposted 12 years agoin reply to this

         I never give up Dutchman..and thanks

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   earnestshubposted 12 years ago

   I used to love storms, now I dread them. With the storms comes rain at the moment. Torrential rain we have never seen before.
   I have been flooded out twice since Xmas and the last time was waist high and scary.
   I lost almost all my possessions in this last one.
   Not too keen to go through it again, I will enjoy storms again when the council fixes the flood zone we seem to have moved to.

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      dutchman1951posted 12 years agoin reply to this

      Earnest...I am so sorry, I do hope all is well for you

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         earnestshubposted 12 years agoin reply to this

         Thank you dutchman, I am just fine, although today I got a little teary when cleaning up more of the devastation around me. The carpet goes in tomorrow.

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            dutchman1951posted 12 years agoin reply to this

            anything I can do from the states?

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               earnestshubposted 12 years agoin reply to this

               Sure there is, you are doing it now!

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      sofsposted 12 years agoin reply to this

      Earnest.. ..that gives me the shakes...It was difficult to watch that on TV and I can understand what you are saying. My heart goes out to you.

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         earnestshubposted 12 years agoin reply to this

         Sofs, thank you. The funny thing is, I am in Melbourne, well away from the flood areas in Australia, and I'm in a hilly suburb. We have just moved here on fairly high ground, but the water just built up and turned the roads in to rivers a meter deep!
         The water built up in the gully below us and by time I saw the water it was 6 inches up on the glass door and windows. Then the garage doors were smashed of their hinges by a wall of water which then hit the front of my home. I thought I was going to be drowned when it hit the window, but the glass held and I was able to get out. I had no time to rescue anything other than this computer before the water was above the sink.

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            logic,commonsenseposted 12 years agoin reply to this

            Sorry to hear of your losses!  Hope you didn't lose your motorbikes!
            I know someone who was not so lucky.  Several years ago the water came through their house much as you describe and a log killed the husband.
            Glad you made it through and the computer as well.  The forums are much more enjoyable with you here!

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               earnestshubposted 12 years agoin reply to this

               Thank you logic. I only lost things.... No motorcycles went under, but my trusty old ute copped it pretty bad. so far I have replaced all engine electrics including computer.

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            sofsposted 12 years agoin reply to this

            I am truly sorry Earnest, it sounds like a nightmare. ... How are you now ...are you okay? I hope that you have put those sights and sounds and experiences past you.... Oh I just don't know what to say ((((((((((hugs))))))))))

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               earnestshubposted 12 years agoin reply to this

               You are sweet sofs.
               I'll tell you the truth, I am very happy despite the floods, my beautiful granddaughter just turned 14, the twins have started school, all the other kids are doing well, so is my daughter. I live in a featherbed of child love!
               I'm loving my life, and a bit of water is nothing compared to the up side.
               I do get upset seeing what my fellow countrymen are enduring in Queensland at the moment though. Having been blown away by a massive cyclone and flooded, they just got twenty inches of rain in 48 hours.... a true nightmare that seems never ending for them I guess.

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                  sofsposted 12 years agoin reply to this

                  I love your attitude, the ability to see the best side of life when times are bad. It is wonderful that you can look past your problems and see those of the others... You are a wonderful human being. Keep up the great spirit Earnest. Good to see you around.

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                     earnestshubposted 12 years agoin reply to this

                     Nice to see you too. :)You are one very cool lady.
                     
                     My sincere apologies to dear katie for hijacking her thread.

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            Karandaposted 12 years agoin reply to this

            Hey Earnest, sorry about sending the rain your way. You know how we Queenslanders love to share things around. Personally, we are lucky to be high on a hill with a creek running alongside. Not so good for the houses below when we have those downpours that can bring 4 or 5 inches in a couple of hours. Hope things get back to normal for you soon.

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               earnestshubposted 12 years agoin reply to this

               Thank you! I am hoping my latest test will reveal what is wrong with my ute. It is running now but as rough as hell. It got well drowned. Other than sitting my chair on a concrete slab till the carpet is installed, I am doing fine.
               
               All my best wishes to Queenslanders, keep your powder dry folks.

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   Karandaposted 12 years ago

   Love storms, there is something about the atmosphere, especially in the tropics, that sets your senses alive. But as we have seen recently in Australia, it is imperative not to underestimate what nature is capable of and heed all warnings. Otherwise, the results can be devastating.

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      earnestshubposted 12 years agoin reply to this

      You would know too. Plenty of great storms up your way.

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         katiem2posted 12 years agoin reply to this

         Love hearing about your storm stories. 

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   andyozposted 12 years ago

   I love storms, chase them, try and photograph them, love everything about them.  I;m off to read your hub!

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      katiem2posted 12 years agoin reply to this

      Cool your now an official member... of the storm hubbers

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   SomewayOuttaHereposted 12 years ago

   ...i luv a good storm...i don't have to chase them - they come to me.  I miss a really good thunder and lightening storm - where I live, we don't get them...the odd time I hear a little rumble of thunder; that's it.  Butttt....lots of wicked wind off the pacific.
   
   I remember somewhere is the US - maybe California - racing to get away from one...it was pretty black in the distance and I just knew it was going to be bad...I made it!

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      katiem2posted 12 years agoin reply to this

      I heard that

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   MissEposted 12 years ago

   I love storms.  Texas has some crazy good storms!  LUV IT!

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      katiem2posted 12 years agoin reply to this

      I love Texas

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   Trail Otterposted 12 years ago

   Looking forward to warmer weather so we have some storms. Love watching lightning dance across the sky.

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      katiem2posted 12 years agoin reply to this

      That is nice

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   SkiFACEposted 12 years ago

   Storms are a wonderful manifestation of nature, for consealment, ha,ha,ha,ha,ha!!!!!!!

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      katiem2posted 12 years agoin reply to this

      

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    La Papillonposted 12 years ago

    I have been a weather freak since I was little.
    Well actually my kids and their friends call me a weather nurd. I am honoured
    I enjoy predicting weather events and earthquakes (I am also a geology/seismology buff as well).
    
    Cheers, Louise

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       La Papillonposted 12 years agoin reply to this

       OOOps! nurd is spelt nerd.......hand-eye-coordination a bit off

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       katiem2posted 12 years agoin reply to this

       La Papillion, Maybe you should be vice president of the storm hubbers club

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    rebekahELLEposted 12 years ago

    I love a nice Tampa Bay thunder storm, wicked lightening..
    
    I don't know what it is, but at certain times, it's comforting.
    I wonder why? maybe the connection with nature..
    
    
    
    The lightening strikes here are believed to be so powerful because of the huge highly charged clouds. It's awesome at times looking at the sky to see columns of black where it's pouring rain and blue sky above you.

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       La Papillonposted 12 years agoin reply to this

       What an awesome photo

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       Rafiniposted 12 years agoin reply to this

       WOW

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       tritrainposted 12 years agoin reply to this

       Wow!  That is a great photo!
       
       I love storms as well.  Both being in them and safely tucked away inside a shelter.

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       katiem2posted 12 years agoin reply to this

       Nice pic, I love how you always bring something a little special to the forums.  Rock on or should I say Thunder on

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    Motown2Chitownposted 12 years ago

    Personally, I love them.  The crazier the better, as long as I'm safely out of it.  Not so much a chaser of them.  I find them personally to be very spiritual experiences.    GREAT post!

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       La Papillonposted 12 years agoin reply to this

       I agree with you Motown2Chitown

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       katiem2posted 12 years agoin reply to this

       Cool you in the club too now 

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    spookyfoxposted 12 years ago

    I can't help it, but I do love them, even if a cat I loved so much was killed by one

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       La Papillonposted 12 years agoin reply to this

       Sorry to hear about your cat. That must have been very upsetting for you.
       I have a few cats and I couldn't imagine losing mine in such a fashion.
       Best wishes, Louise.

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       katiem2posted 12 years agoin reply to this

       Oh so sad, sorry for your loss

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    kimberlyslyricsposted 12 years ago

    LoopoooooOooove them the louder the. Better

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       katiem2posted 12 years agoin reply to this

       Inspires some great lyrics no doubt!

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    philip carey 61posted 12 years ago

    I have a thunderstorm app on my iPhone. I find it restful, and it always helps me fall asleep.

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       katiem2posted 12 years agoin reply to this

       Cool I'll have to check that out

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    Rafiniposted 12 years ago

    Can't say I like storms and I can't say I dislike 'em either.  I was afraid of thunderstorms until I was 20 or 21
    
    (terribly afraid!  lol  when I was young and there was a storm during the night I'd run to my sisters room and send my sister back to get my pillow and close my window)
    
    After I was married, my (now ex) husband found out (of course, lol, couldn't hide it now could I?) and actually explained what a thunderstorm is so that I'm no longer afraid.  Course, now that I can sleep through them, there's no point in being awed by them either.... 
    
    "One way or another, I'm gonna getcha...."

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       katiem2posted 12 years agoin reply to this

       Hi Rafini, Thanks for sharing and I do hope your fear stays long gone.

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    Joy56posted 11 years ago

    aw Sofs what a lovely memory..... poor man, shows just how important the computer was to him, he rescued it.... bless.....
    
    
       and once again wonderful things to say about his grandchildren.

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