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Posts And Comments For January 2016

Posted: Jan 31, 2016, 4:57 PM

Chris Collura replied to Lori Ferguson's comment.

You need it once in a while.

Posted: Jan 31, 2016, 3:32 PM

Chris Collura updated his status.

Exciting weekend for me. Just did nothing! Decided to just sleep and relax most of the time. Especially after being sick last week. Your body just needs to catch up some times.

Posted: Jan 31, 2016, 3:28 PM

Chris Collura commented on George Kourounis's photo.

Is this Kilimajaro? Or some exotic and dangerous volcano we never heard of (until now)?

Posted: Jan 30, 2016, 7:29 PM

Chris Collura replied to his own comment.

Posted: Jan 30, 2016, 4:12 PM

Chris Collura commented on Theodore Teddy Garcia's post.

Posted: Jan 30, 2016, 4:05 PM

Chris Collura commented on Richie Doletina's photo.

Posted: Jan 30, 2016, 4:01 PM

Chris Collura commented on Luis Alberto LLense's post.

Posted: Jan 30, 2016, 9:06 AM

Chris Collura commented on George Kourounis's post.

Wow ... what an adventure. Crazy stuff.

Posted: Jan 29, 2016, 11:05 AM

Chris Collura commented on Michael Laca's video.

Nice! That looks like a 1947 (or around there) Cessna 195!

Posted: Jan 29, 2016, 6:32 AM

Chris Collura commented on Tim Marshall's photo.



Posted: Jan 29, 2016, 6:23 AM

Chris Collura commented on Adam Cooley's post.

Posted: Jan 29, 2016, 6:21 AM

Chris Collura commented on Tim Marshall's photo.



Posted: Jan 29, 2016, 6:20 AM

Chris Collura commented on George Kourounis's post.

Crap. That sucks. I heard a SINGLE transposed character or one character wrong on a visa can deny entry or even boarding. But you guys are seasoned travelers (you think?) and I'm sure you'll get there!

Posted: Jan 28, 2016, 4:53 PM


The last time I paid this much a gallon in gas was probably in the 1990s!

Posted: Jan 28, 2016, 12:56 PM

This is rather terrifying ... Especially with the fact this tornado was completely rain wrapped at this point (Broward County, FL).Updated Jan 28, 2016, 12:56 PM

Posted: Jan 28, 2016, 10:39 AM

http://io9.gizmodo.com/5862234/why-flying-on-planes-can-make-you-sick---and-how-to-stop-it

Posted: Jan 28, 2016, 7:10 AM

Chris Collura replied to Dave Lewison's comment.

Dave Lewison Turning off the "gasper" turns off the fresh air which is brought in from the outside. That's actually worse because the air will be stale and no fresh air.

Posted: Jan 28, 2016, 6:14 AM

Chris Collura updated his status.

Much better this morning. Flu is nearly gone and I feel back to normal. Yesterday was the "finale" of it!

Posted: Jan 28, 2016, 6:13 AM

Chris Collura replied to Dave Lewison's comment.

Definitely the truth. A good friend of mine here, Dalton Do, was in Maui couple of months ago and after returning was sick for almost a whole month! Most likely from the long plane ride.

That explains why I was so sick despite very few flu reports in Florida or Illinois. Most likely some person behind me or next to me from one of the "widespread" states passing through.

Posted: Jan 28, 2016, 6:08 AM

Chris Collura commented on a post.

Posted: Jan 28, 2016, 6:05 AM

Chris Collura commented on Neva Andersen's photo.

That is so sad. BUT ... Life goes on. Gustav may be winding down but remember you have a beautiful kid on the way at the same time.

Posted: Jan 27, 2016, 4:54 PM

Chris Collura commented on Tim Millar's photo.

Posted: Jan 27, 2016, 4:51 PM

Chris Collura commented on Doug Kiesling's post.

I wonder of they just left the beta decks there to LOOK cool?

Or, as Blake Naftel mentioned, for backward compatibility.

Posted: Jan 27, 2016, 4:49 PM

Chris Collura commented on Doug Kiesling's post.

Sorry about Gustav. That was a long and lingering illness. Focus now on your new kid coming. Life goes on...

Posted: Jan 27, 2016, 8:56 AM


I guess this is what happens as soon as I leave FL?Intensifying couplet to move into SW portions of Palm Beach area soon!

Posted: Jan 27, 2016, 7:50 AM

Chris Collura updated his status.

Fortunately AFTER returning from Florida Monday night, I suddenly got that grouchy, snappy attitude (I could not figure out) with bad headache and chills with dry cough. By yesterday it was full blown flu - Complete with 102 fever, green stuff from nose, bad cough, aches, chills. Ugh!

Better yet ... The nurse at CVS pharmacy clinic gave me Tamiflu (which is helping a lot) but also said I was the FIRST case of flu at her clinic for the season (lucky me yaaay)!

I assume I either got it from being in the tropical "petri dish" in south Florida (cold and flu festers there cuz of all the people visiting) or most likely in the airplane. Sux.

Posted: Jan 27, 2016, 6:07 AM

Chris Collura commented on Derek Sibley's post.

And the guy almost got back in his car and drove away. Sucks. Also, why were the people filming laughing?

Posted: Jan 27, 2016, 6:03 AM

Chris Collura replied to Lori Ferguson's comment.

Probably "transplants" from Moscow?

Posted: Jan 27, 2016, 6:01 AM

Chris Collura commented on Josh Morgerman's photo.

Posted: Jan 26, 2016, 8:08 AM

Chris Collura commented on Josh Morgerman's post.

Posted: Jan 26, 2016, 6:22 AM


Back in Chicago for a bit after a pretty fun trip with family and friends there. My dad really turned out to be a great guy and I'm grateful to have good family and friends there to join me! And great seafood too!Place: Rustic Inn Crabhouse (26.068435, -80.1691316) Address: 4331 Anglers Ave, Fort Lauderdale, Florida 33312

Posted: Jan 26, 2016, 6:03 AM

Chris Collura commented on Dalton Do's post.

Posted: Jan 25, 2016, 6:47 AM

Chris Collura commented on Cheap Car & Home Insurance Miami By GEFS Insurance & Tax Services's photo.

Affordable care my ass. I have blue cross blue shield for over 15 years and my rates keep skyrocketing.

Posted: Jan 25, 2016, 6:43 AM

Chris Collura commented on Lindsey Fowler's post.

Posted: Jan 22, 2016, 4:49 PM

Chris Collura commented on Patrick S McFadden's post.

Satan? Hell? ... No just radical "art".

Posted: Jan 22, 2016, 4:47 PM

Chris Collura commented on John Holt's photo.

I remember embassy suites during the 80's and drunks from spring break tossing flower pots into the atrium...

...Bammmm!!! Crash! (Splintering glass sound) next to poor dude reading his newspaper!

Posted: Jan 22, 2016, 3:33 PM


Interesting horseshoe vortex over Chicago Midway Airport just after sunset as lake effect bands wind down.Place: Chicago Midway International Airport (41.786565823141, -87.745887418182) Address: 5700 S Cicero Ave, Chicago, Illinois 60638

Posted: Jan 22, 2016, 3:30 PM

Chris Collura commented on his own post.

Thank god for "diverting" flights.

Posted: Jan 22, 2016, 1:28 PM

Chris Collura replied to his own comment.

They re-routed it through Providence.

Posted: Jan 22, 2016, 10:50 AM

Chris Collura updated his status.

I'm not at ChaserCon this year because I need to be in Florida for family stuff and yearly skydiving event. They moved the dates to the end of January for ChaserCon, plus it being on Oklahoma. Not sure but I miss it being Denver in mid February. I guess no where to go snowmobiling in Oklahoma :)

Posted: Jan 22, 2016, 10:47 AM

Chris Collura commented on George Kourounis's photo.

At least you're there. My flight to Florida from Chicago has to STOP first in Baltimore. Murpheys law!

Posted: Jan 22, 2016, 9:48 AM

Chris Collura updated his status.

Totally "unsolicited" and unexpected snow falling now in Chicago. Please don't let this be another cock-blocking flight cancelling event.

These pesky unexpected snows (far from the east coast blizzard) that come out of nowhere tend to do that :(

Got a very important trip to Florida and no time (or patience) to be stuck in an airport again.

Posted: Jan 22, 2016, 9:39 AM

Chris Collura commented on Jeffrey Lâm Hùng's post.

Posted: Jan 22, 2016, 5:53 AM

Chris Collura commented on Brian Stertz's post.



Posted: Jan 21, 2016, 8:12 PM

Chris Collura commented on Bill Hark's photo.

Hup! Hype! Panic!

I miss the 80's

Posted: Jan 21, 2016, 1:07 PM

Chris Collura commented on Brian Stertz's post.



Posted: Jan 21, 2016, 12:43 PM

Chris Collura replied to Jen P-One's comment.

Yes ... Crying or whining over something won't make anything better.

Posted: Jan 21, 2016, 10:43 AM

Chris Collura wrote on Josh Morgerman's timeline.

Happy birthday :)

Posted: Jan 21, 2016, 6:43 AM

Chris Collura replied to Dalton Do's comment.



Posted: Jan 21, 2016, 6:32 AM


Our attitude (positive or negative) is a powerful thing that can make or break our lives and anything in it. After my last trip and comments from best friend of mine here ... I realized how lucky I am to have what I got. The grass may "appear" greener on the other side but may not be that way when you get there!Like aviation ... Attitude (position / orientation of an aircraft, or skydiver) is a prominent driving force in the outcome of the flight. Look at what happens to my free fall VELOCITY (measured) just from a subtle change in my attitude!Think of that same affect with you're attitude around Co workers, friends, and family ... a little thing that can make a big difference.Place: Rochelle, Illinois (41.9233, -89.0657) Address: Rochelle, Illinois 61068

Posted: Jan 21, 2016, 6:15 AM

Chris Collura commented on John Martel's post.

Someone's car is inside there somewhere.

Posted: Jan 21, 2016, 6:14 AM

Chris Collura commented on John Martel's post.

Posted: Jan 20, 2016, 9:09 PM

Chris Collura replied to Dalton Do's comment.

Definitely avoid California for sure. Thanks.

Posted: Jan 20, 2016, 7:54 PM

Chris Collura commented on FOX 13 News - Tampa Bay's link.

You break it ... you BUY it.

Posted: Jan 20, 2016, 7:51 PM

Chris Collura commented on Jeff Piotrowski's post.

A cone of uncertainty!

Posted: Jan 20, 2016, 7:49 PM

Chris Collura commented on a post.

Posted: Jan 20, 2016, 6:10 PM

Chris Collura commented on Randy Dean Hicks's post.



Posted: Jan 20, 2016, 6:08 PM

Chris Collura commented on Doug Kiesling's post.

Eeeeiiiw!

Posted: Jan 20, 2016, 2:33 PM

Chris Collura replied to his own comment.

Posted: Jan 20, 2016, 2:29 PM

Chris Collura updated his status.

We all have our WORST fears. I skydive and chase storms. But these are my "fears" that make me act like a pansy (#1 being the WORST)...

1). Being alone (worst+++).

2). Being rejected / not accepted.

3). Getting a terminal illness or chronic disability.

4). Family obligation / tragedy.

5). Dying (least).

No I'm not scared of hail, tornadoes, or my parachute not opening. Sorry...

Posted: Jan 20, 2016, 2:18 PM

Chris Collura commented on Dalton Do's post.

Posted: Jan 20, 2016, 9:13 AM

Chris Collura commented on Randy Dean Hicks's post.

This is like my worst nightmare landing under canopy. A hook knife would have saved this guy where he could have cut the canopy away.

Posted: Jan 19, 2016, 9:20 AM

Chris Collura commented on Stephen Barabas's photo.

Posted: Jan 18, 2016, 9:53 AM

From Jan 21, 2016, 9:00 PM to Jan 24, 2016, 2:00 PM

Posted: Jan 17, 2016, 2:19 PM

Chris Collura replied to Gene Moore's comment.

Like piston striking valve in extended position. Bad.

Posted: Jan 17, 2016, 1:21 PM

Chris Collura commented on William T. Reid's photo.

A $500 tow for probably a $5 repair.

Posted: Jan 17, 2016, 12:46 PM

Chris Collura commented on Lori Ferguson's post.

Not many severe reports in south Florida. I'm sure if I was living there still I'd be ranting on that (and what I missed 300 miles away in Sarasota. Rain wrapped and at night there. Dangerous stuff.

Posted: Jan 17, 2016, 12:42 PM

Chris Collura commented on Dave Lewison's photo.

Take it, play it!

Posted: Jan 17, 2016, 1:01 AM

Chris Collura commented on Mike Olbinski's post.

I've done that but close to soft clouds not hard mountains just in case :/

Posted: Jan 16, 2016, 12:03 PM

Chris Collura commented on WKYC's Weather Warriors's video.

Normally it's a full hand ... a few LEDs constituting the other fingers burned out / bad circuit. Funny coincidence.

Posted: Jan 16, 2016, 11:51 AM

Chris Collura commented on Tarmo Tanilsoo's video.

Wow ... Incredible training of ocean effect / enhanced snow bands. Nice low going by too!

Posted: Jan 16, 2016, 8:33 AM

Chris Collura commented on Christopher Greene's post.

Amen to that.

Posted: Jan 16, 2016, 7:10 AM

Chris Collura commented on Edwin F. Barbosa's post.

They're gonna need it since there are strange patterns now.

Posted: Jan 16, 2016, 7:07 AM

Chris Collura commented on Kelvin Rusteau's post.

Group: RadarScope Users Group

And from June to November 2016 we'll have a record minimal hurricane season in the Atlantic.

Posted: Jan 15, 2016, 5:32 PM

Chris Collura added a new photo.


Ivanpah solar power station viewed from Boeing 737 airliner flying from LA to Chicago. This is a generating station in the Mojave Desert consiting of three solar collectors. In this close-up shot, the mirrors and white-hot receiving towers can be seen.

Posted: Jan 15, 2016, 5:32 PM

Chris Collura added a new photo.


Ivanpah solar power station viewed from Boeing 737 airliner flying from LA to Chicago. This is a generating station in the Mojave Desert that uses focused mirrors to heat up a "reciever" to white-hot temperatures, boiling water to hi pressure steam to generate electricity.

Posted: Jan 14, 2016, 4:27 PM

Chris Collura replied to Kathy Williams's comment.

Yup!

Posted: Jan 14, 2016, 11:50 AM

Chris Collura commented on Skip Talbot's photo.

Very strange Skip Talbot. I'm wondering if that's the combined wedge (weakening Pilger twins merging) and the rope (I saw it forming as a thin filament clearly between that and the developing Wakefield tornado) and growing into a stovepipe. Not sure if it was a handoff from the Pilger system (or even a satellite from that) that remained, intensified, then got involved in the Wakefield system. I have detailed video of this as well from 275 looking N. This was a complicated storm with a LOT of stuff going on!

Posted: Jan 14, 2016, 11:38 AM

Chris Collura commented on Evan Bookbinder's post.

Posted: Jan 14, 2016, 11:33 AM

Chris Collura commented on Skip Talbot's photo.



Posted: Jan 14, 2016, 6:36 AM


The first named storm of the 2016 Atlantic hurricane season?Yes! Forming on Jan 12 and churning in the east Atlantic basin as of Jan 14 making this one if the earliest systems (since Epsilon in a similar area from December 2005 to Jan 2006)!Meanwhile, the central Pacific basin also complimented with the formation of Pali well south of Hawaii. Weather can occur in the STRANGEST places and times and certainly does NOT follow rules!

Posted: Jan 14, 2016, 6:18 AM

Chris Collura commented on Skip Talbot's photo.



Posted: Jan 13, 2016, 7:20 PM

Chris Collura commented on Eric Treece's photo.

Sigh. I'm sorry buddy...

Posted: Jan 13, 2016, 7:17 PM

Chris Collura commented on his own photo.

Thanks for all the likes and comments, folks. Spread the word!

Posted: Jan 13, 2016, 1:02 PM

Chris Collura replied to Mark Sudduth's comment.

Posted: Jan 13, 2016, 11:00 AM

Chris Collura commented on Stephen Skelly's post.

I remember liking some of his music as a kid. Blue Jean, China Girl, Let's Dance, etc (early 80s). My mom was like "Oh no ... I'm not buying any David Bowie albums"!

Posted: Jan 13, 2016, 10:56 AM

Chris Collura replied to Randy Dean Hicks's comment.

I had some redness from scars as well and it helped alot.

Posted: Jan 13, 2016, 9:14 AM

Chris Collura commented on Verne Carlson's post.

Lol ... did that this morning brushing my tounge. Most of it landed in the sink :/

Posted: Jan 13, 2016, 9:13 AM

Chris Collura commented on Josh Morgerman's post.

Posted: Jan 13, 2016, 9:11 AM

Chris Collura commented on Charles Edwards's photo.

How much CAPE? ... Backing S winds, hopefully something will go ahead of the dryline (just stay ahead of it to avoid singes).

Posted: Jan 13, 2016, 9:09 AM

Chris Collura commented on Skip Talbot's post.

I could not go this year as I'm in FL that same weekend for yearly skydiving event.

Posted: Jan 13, 2016, 9:08 AM


It's winter and it's COLD. I normally struggle with red and crusty areas with dry and flaking skin in such weather, and nothing (expensive creams) seemed to work. But this stuff, pure coconut oil, put on my skin once in the morning (after over a year of skin creams not working) cleared it in 3 days. Another remedy the big companies don't want you to know about!

Posted: Jan 12, 2016, 1:55 PM

Chris Collura commented on Tim Marshall's photo.

That's why you need lots of pillows and cushions over you TOO!

Posted: Jan 12, 2016, 1:54 PM

Chris Collura wrote on Blake Naftel's timeline.

Happy birthday!

Posted: Jan 11, 2016, 7:13 PM

Chris Collura commented on Lori Ferguson's post.

Group: RadarScope Users Group

Probably more smoke than water droplets is what Frank Strait may be hinting. Yes, probably cloud material in there too.

Posted: Jan 11, 2016, 7:11 PM


A bit different than Los Angeles :)Place: Chicago Midway International Airport (41.786565823141, -87.745887418182) Address: 5700 S Cicero Ave, Chicago, Illinois 60638

Posted: Jan 11, 2016, 12:43 PM

Chris Collura commented on Doug Kiesling's post.

Ugh outsourcing. Phillipines. I'll take her number, lol.

Posted: Jan 11, 2016, 12:42 PM

Chris Collura commented on Indeed's link.

Looks good :)

Posted: Jan 11, 2016, 9:05 AM

Chris Collura commented on Jack Corso's post.

And probably not a single "mug shot" of the boy's "cone" either, Jack Corso!

Posted: Jan 11, 2016, 8:10 AM

Chris Collura commented on Dave Lewison's post.

Humm. Typical run in with a supercell :/

Posted: Jan 7, 2016, 5:24 PM

Chris Collura added a new photo.


What's left of the all-mighty Don Pedro lake / reservoir in California after years of drought. Where I am standing would have been under nearly 200 feet of water! Taken in January 2016.

Posted: Jan 7, 2016, 5:24 PM

Chris Collura added a new photo.


Dried up branch of Dan Pedro reservoir. Notice where the "correct" water level was prior to the multi-year drought. This "canyon" you see here is the actual lake bed, and would have been covered entirely by water up to the top of the photo. Taken in January 2016.

Posted: Jan 7, 2016, 8:32 AM

Chris Collura added a new photo.


Violent breaking waves ... Some exceeding 30 feet in height, viewed from the beach at "Mavericks" near Pillar Point at Half Moon Bay in San Mateo County, CA on Jan 6, 2016.Place: Various Locations (Mainly Central USA)Address: Various Locations (Mainly Central USA)

Posted: Jan 7, 2016, 8:32 AM

Chris Collura added a new photo.


Violent breaking waves ... Some exceeding 30 feet in height, viewed from the beach at "Mavericks" near Pillar Point at Half Moon Bay in San Mateo County, CA on Jan 6, 2016.Place: Various Locations (Mainly Central USA)Address: Various Locations (Mainly Central USA)

Posted: Jan 7, 2016, 8:32 AM

Chris Collura added a new photo.


Violent breaking waves ... Some exceeding 30 feet in height, viewed from the beach at "Mavericks" near Pillar Point at Half Moon Bay in San Mateo County, CA on Jan 6, 2016.Place: Various Locations (Mainly Central USA)Address: Various Locations (Mainly Central USA)

Posted: Jan 7, 2016, 8:32 AM

Chris Collura added a new photo.


Strong northwest swell rolling into Pescadero, CA viewed from atop a 300 foot cliff along the Pacific Coastal Highway (route 1) on Jan 6, 2016.Place: Various Locations (Mainly Central USA)Address: Various Locations (Mainly Central USA)

Posted: Jan 6, 2016, 11:03 AM

Chris Collura replied to his own comment.

Yeah ... But the Dolphins needed *some* bragging rights.

Posted: Jan 6, 2016, 11:02 AM

Chris Collura commented on his own photo.

Thanks guys! It was the true gem chase of 2006 indeed as May and June that year was aweful for chasing (on par with 1988). The fall season paid out well in 2006!

Posted: Jan 6, 2016, 9:28 AM


My entry for Tornado Tuesday. September 16, 2006 west of Sioux Falls, SD along I90 near Canistota.

Posted: Jan 6, 2016, 7:33 AM

Chris Collura commented on Derek Sibley's post.

Finally Sundays win beating the Patriots showed a lot of hope.

Posted: Jan 4, 2016, 9:27 PM

Chris Collura commented on Dalton Do's post.

Posted: Jan 3, 2016, 6:16 PM

Chris Collura commented on Jeffrey Lâm Hùng's post.

Posted: Jan 3, 2016, 4:39 PM

Chris Collura commented on Jeremy Misenhelter's post.

Posted: Jan 3, 2016, 4:05 PM


Wine ... The ultimate anti-depressant!

Posted: Jan 3, 2016, 8:29 AM

Chris Collura commented on George Kourounis's post.

What really scares the bejezus out of me, George Kourounis, is not an attack on the plane or inside, but at the security area ... pretty much where "anyone" has just walked off the street...

Imagine some bomb going off there. It would take out the entire security area and injure and kill hundreds (possibly thousands). Far more than aboard a single airliner or at a gate.

Yes, this includes those trash cans. How would you protect against something like that???

Posted: Jan 2, 2016, 10:29 AM

Chris Collura commented on Derek Sibley's post.

And ... More hurricanes in our hemisphere / basin in 2016 ... Hopefully not more wishful thinking.

Posted: Jan 1, 2016, 8:33 PM

Chris Collura replied to Chris Downs's comment.

It's kinda weird. This morning the were saying double overhead (~12 feet) building NW swell.

Posted: Jan 1, 2016, 7:08 PM


Massive waves affecting San Mateo County (The "Mavericks" surf spot near Half Moon Bay) during the afternoon of Jan 1, 2016. These giant swells are generated during the winter months in the North Pacific Ocean and come ashore in Northern California will full force that's not to be reckoned with. These giant waves can (and have) killed!Place: Mavericks, California (37.495695455394, -122.49544592482) Address: Half Moon Bay, California 94019

Posted: Jan 1, 2016, 4:59 PM

Chris Collura replied to his own comment.

Mini swirls possibly as well. What's the sampling rate on those Kestrels?

Posted: Jan 1, 2016, 12:50 AM

Chris Collura commented on iCyclone's post.

Wow. Dream eye shot there too. You would think it was a shot from a hurricane hunter flight if the trees and building weren't there.

Posted: Jan 1, 2016, 12:41 AM


Happy New Year everyone! Welcome to 2016. Have a happy and safe New Year.

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