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Posts And Comments For November 2019

Posted: Nov 30, 2019, 11:09 PM

Chris Collura commented on Severe Storm Interceptors's photo.



Posted: Nov 30, 2019, 10:17 PM

Chris Collura commented on Scott Bennett's photo.

People dont wanna get trampled, stabbed, nor shot.

Posted: Nov 30, 2019, 9:01 PM

Chris Collura commented on iCyclone's photo.

Looks like your best bet will be near Daet or Talisay. Or the tip near Caramoan / Panay Island if your really daring :-)

Posted: Nov 30, 2019, 8:44 PM

Chris Collura commented on Brian Stertz's post.

Incredible.

Posted: Nov 29, 2019, 6:46 PM

Chris Collura replied to Lori Ferguson's comment.

Lori Ferguson And coming across some old man just standing in a parking spot and holding it for 10 minutes. Surprised no one shot him.

Posted: Nov 28, 2019, 3:23 PM

Chris Collura replied to Joey Cibulski's comment.

Dale Calvin Crouch On Facebook, like online dating, everyone can be rude.

Posted: Nov 28, 2019, 3:22 PM

Chris Collura commented on his own post.



Posted: Nov 28, 2019, 3:19 PM

Chris Collura replied to Kim KD Lam's comment.

http://blackfridaydeathcount.com/

Posted: Nov 28, 2019, 3:14 PM

Chris Collura replied to Kim KD Lam's comment.

And probably SAVE YOUR LIFE too!

Posted: Nov 28, 2019, 1:15 PM

Chris Collura replied to Henry Dinh Le's comment.

Henry Dinh Le More people die (shot, trampled, stabbed) over tee-vees at these sales.

Posted: Nov 28, 2019, 12:40 PM

Chris Collura updated his status.

Not going to any stores until tomorrow, and I'm not doing Christmas shopping until mid December. These two days turned out to be all about money and greed, which I want no part of.

I wish everyone a good Thanksgiving, and hopefully spending quality time with friends and family, and not in a long line of discount hungry shoppers.

Posted: Nov 28, 2019, 8:56 AM

Chris Collura commented on Brian Dombrowski's post.

How about for hurricanes? Would make a good observation post.

Posted: Nov 26, 2019, 4:43 PM

Chris Collura commented on LAX's video.

If you nbn can fly in and out of Orange County SNA (Santa Ana) until they get that all right at LAX.

Posted: Nov 26, 2019, 4:00 PM

Chris Collura commented on Doug Kiesling's post.



Posted: Nov 26, 2019, 3:21 PM

Chris Collura commented on Henry Dinh Le's post.

I remember those days, preparing for mid term / semester finals. Deadlines, deadlines, and more deadlines!

Posted: Nov 26, 2019, 3:19 PM

Chris Collura commented on Derick Winfield's post.

Oh no! Get well soon :)

Posted: Nov 26, 2019, 1:53 PM

Chris Collura commented on Bill Hark's photo.

Beautiful place!

Posted: Nov 26, 2019, 11:54 AM

Chris Collura commented on Derek Sibley's post.

This is a good thing.

Posted: Nov 26, 2019, 11:51 AM

Chris Collura commented on LAX's video.

The car rental situation there now is a living nightmare. I've spend hundreds more flying into Orange County SNA to avoid LAX.

You have to grab a shuttle bus, which can take 45 minutes just to get out of the LAX airport itself, and go to the rental cars, which are miles away from the airport near Century / Imperial and 405 in sketchy neighborhoods.

These car rental places han have 100 people waiting and it can take hours just to get your car - Just in time for the core of the rush hour. It's a long, painful, and drawn out process.

Posted: Nov 25, 2019, 3:32 PM

Chris Collura commented on Derek Sibley's post.

Have a good Thanksgiving and hope your flight beats the bad weather up north.

Posted: Nov 25, 2019, 3:31 PM

Chris Collura commented on Henry Dinh Le's post.

Haha. And I'll be up there in less than a week.

Posted: Nov 24, 2019, 5:19 PM

Chris Collura replied to Cheryl Schumacher Chang's comment.

Cheryl Schumacher Chang Lake Elsinore, CA for this jump. Been in Orange County otherwise.

Posted: Nov 24, 2019, 9:15 AM

Chris Collura commented on a post.

Posted: Nov 24, 2019, 9:10 AM

Chris Collura commented on Daniel Shaw's photo.

Funny. It's basically an extension connector with two pins (2 & 3 I think) swapped. Two serial ports can be connected together on different computers and you can chat in a terminal emulator!

Posted: Nov 23, 2019, 4:52 PM

Chris Collura replied to Chadwick Lawson's comment.

This is my weekly "fix", trust me.

Posted: Nov 23, 2019, 4:49 PM


Wanna chase an ambulance? Why on earth am I getting these messages? Please stop!!! These medicines that were toxic were older versions and taken care of ... I really have no time to keep blocking these.

Posted: Nov 23, 2019, 4:47 PM


It is a beautiful day :)

Posted: Nov 23, 2019, 4:46 PM

Chris Collura added a new photo.


Skydiving over Lake Elsinore, CA ... Nov 23, 2019.

Posted: Nov 23, 2019, 4:46 PM

Chris Collura added a new photo.


Skydiving over Lake Elsinore, CA ... Nov 23, 2019.

Posted: Nov 23, 2019, 4:46 PM

Chris Collura added a new photo.


Skydiving over Lake Elsinore, CA ... Nov 23, 2019.

Posted: Nov 23, 2019, 4:46 PM

Chris Collura added a new photo.


Skydiving over Lake Elsinore, CA ... Nov 23, 2019.

Posted: Nov 23, 2019, 4:46 PM

Chris Collura added a new photo.


Skydiving over Lake Elsinore, CA ... Nov 23, 2019.

Posted: Nov 23, 2019, 4:46 PM

Chris Collura added a new photo.


Skydiving over Lake Elsinore, CA ... Nov 23, 2019.

Posted: Nov 23, 2019, 8:51 AM

Chris Collura commented on Blues Guitar Unleashed's post.

I force myself to refrain from any of the Christmas BS until AFTER Thanksgiving. Focusing on friends and family and enjoying food and company. Not rushing out to fight with discount-hungry shoppers and violence by those who forgot what a holiday even is.

Posted: Nov 23, 2019, 8:48 AM

Chris Collura replied to Bill Hark's comment.

Bill Hark Landmaster from Damnation Alley. Good for storm surges.

Posted: Nov 21, 2019, 9:16 AM

Chris Collura commented on Will Wilkens's post.

Looks like it is falling apart...

Posted: Nov 21, 2019, 9:13 AM

Chris Collura replied to Mark G. Farmer's comment.

Haha!! I heard them also to tell me to "roll it up" first then shove it.

Posted: Nov 21, 2019, 9:13 AM

Chris Collura replied to a comment.

Posted: Nov 21, 2019, 9:12 AM

Chris Collura commented on Jack Corso's post.

Happy birthday!

Posted: Nov 20, 2019, 7:43 PM

Chris Collura replied to Doug Kiesling's comment.

Doug Kiesling Haha. Proof that they are FAKES. No credit card company nor professional firm would say that :)

I feel worried about people giving REAL valid numbers out. What happens to those "victims"?

Posted: Nov 20, 2019, 6:45 PM

Chris Collura commented on Will Wilkens's photo.

Temps at 500 MB are -27 C. Imagine skydiving today? Brrrr!

Posted: Nov 20, 2019, 6:41 PM

Chris Collura commented on Joey Cibulski's post.



Posted: Nov 20, 2019, 6:29 PM

Chris Collura replied to his own comment.

Max Olson Thanks. Not sure why FB was showing this post as THIS YEAR (I already doubted that as this fall was nil for anything cool).

Posted: Nov 20, 2019, 6:16 PM


Driving down the road earlier today and recorded one of my spam "lower your interest rates" credit card robo-calls and had a bit of fun with the scammer as he was NOT having it! Enjoy :]

Posted: Nov 19, 2019, 6:57 PM

Chris Collura commented on LAX's video.

When you absolutely HAVE TO fly into LAX.

Posted: Nov 19, 2019, 6:55 PM

Chris Collura commented on Max Olson's post.

This was 2015.

Posted: Nov 19, 2019, 6:54 PM

Chris Collura commented on Ricky Forbes's photo.

Dodge City (5/24/16)?

Posted: Nov 19, 2019, 6:53 PM

Chris Collura replied to Diane Mastay's comment.

Diane Mastay No first pick anyways.

Posted: Nov 19, 2019, 6:52 PM

Chris Collura replied to Derek Sibley's comment.

Derek Sibley They ruined their loss streak last two games and their draft first pick along with it.

#ImDoneWithTheDolphins

Posted: Nov 19, 2019, 6:48 PM

Chris Collura commented on iCyclone's photo.

My cable service removed all of these good channels :(

Posted: Nov 19, 2019, 6:47 PM

Chris Collura commented on Jack Corso's photo.

Cats ... Chaser off season and clear air turbulence.

Posted: Nov 19, 2019, 6:44 PM

Chris Collura replied to Mike Schwartz's comment.

Posted: Nov 19, 2019, 6:42 PM

Chris Collura commented on WebMD's post.

Scary shit.

Posted: Nov 19, 2019, 6:42 PM

Chris Collura commented on Meteorologist Derek Sibley's photo.

Now's your chance to redeem yourself, Derek Sibley!

Posted: Nov 19, 2019, 6:06 PM

Chris Collura commented on Will Wilkens's photo.



Posted: Nov 19, 2019, 6:05 PM

Chris Collura commented on Dave Lewison's photo.

I just turned 50.

Posted: Nov 19, 2019, 2:31 PM

Chris Collura replied to his own comment.

Henry Dinh Le I dont. It's time for friends and family. I'm not gonna be like my dad and skip it.

My mom always cooked and had the whole family together. But cigarettes took her and that away from me.

Normally I just cook a Turkey and sit by myself eating it. With a picture of my mom in front of me.

Call me crazy but since 2013 it's the "next best thing" :)

Christmas can just wait ONE MORE DAY.

Posted: Nov 19, 2019, 12:28 PM

Chris Collura commented on Ricky Forbes's video.

The green hue, jeez.

Posted: Nov 19, 2019, 12:27 PM

Chris Collura commented on Henry Dinh Le's photo.

My turkey decorations are up now. There is still a Thanksgiving at least for me. Just reminds me of long gone family and focusing on love and cooking with friends and family, not rushing out and stabbing ones way to the front of a line / dodging pepper spray at Best Buy only to get $50 off on a teevee. Leave that chaos for Dec 1. That's when put up my tree.

Posted: Nov 19, 2019, 12:24 PM

Chris Collura commented on Reference.com's post.

There is really a Lost island?

Posted: Nov 19, 2019, 12:23 PM

Chris Collura commented on Doug Kiesling's post.

Even the "long and boring" raw footage is edge of seat stuff. What a crazy storm. And Doug Kiesling and his vehicle were safely anchored by his huge balls through it all.

Posted: Nov 19, 2019, 12:10 PM

Chris Collura commented on Chris Kridler's post.

You found a toy to hold you over until the next tornado outbreak.

Posted: Nov 18, 2019, 5:26 PM

Chris Collura commented on Henry Dinh Le's photo.

Pho is one of my favorites, especially the shredded chicken pho. Take a walk, Chik-a-Phile ... And take your cows with you :)

Posted: Nov 18, 2019, 5:17 PM

Chris Collura commented on Henry Dinh Le's photo.

You dont have to be handsome, just be yourself.

Where do you "have to be" handsome? On a dating app with a 80x80 distorted thumbnail pic?

Posted: Nov 18, 2019, 5:14 PM

Chris Collura commented on Henry Dinh Le's post.

I haven't ate there in years. Despite there being 3 around the corner from me. Plus I heard about their bigotry years back and that's why i never ate there afterwards.

Plus they are closed on Sundays, WTF? That much of a bible thumper? But still this certainly should not foster bigotry of ANY kind.

I actually told DOZENS of people about this and they stopped eating there. Subway has better chicken sandwiches anyways.

Posted: Nov 18, 2019, 9:11 AM

Chris Collura replied to Henry Dinh Le's comment.

This is Facebook, right. Not a superficial gay dating app that fosters hate, ageism, shaming, and fake profiles (beginning with "GR")? Those make ME mad.

Posted: Nov 18, 2019, 9:05 AM

Chris Collura commented on Derek Sibley's post.

At least they lost yesterday. Really bad too. But I got upset seeing them win two games. The team is so meh. Like 2006 to 2016 in FL with hurricane chasing. Meh.

Posted: Nov 15, 2019, 7:13 PM

Chris Collura commented on Derek Sibley's post.

Here we go again, USA...

...Hold your ballz.

Posted: Nov 14, 2019, 1:34 PM

Chris Collura commented on Margie Kieper's photo.

Thats great!

But the last time I commented on a folk on here losing his legs and mobility due to diabetes (on Facebook) my post was deleted and I was flagged for spam (losing my ability for 99.9% of "others" to see my posts afterwards). But yeah (meanwhile...) That condition sucks.

Each morning I see Facebook I see umpteen messages from "ambulance chasers" (aka lawyer bottom scum dwellers) on suing companies on HIV medications. So what can we do?

Its "Facebook" and that's what it is.

Posted: Nov 14, 2019, 1:32 PM

Chris Collura replied to his own comment.

Brandon Clement Yeah. And not paying folks.

Posted: Nov 14, 2019, 1:30 PM

Chris Collura commented on Brandon Clement's photo.

Living the dream. Sign me up. The company I'm working for now can't even pay for my loyal work since Maria in PR in 2017. Checks are "in the mail" (yeah right!) Lol. Haha

Posted: Nov 14, 2019, 12:06 PM

Chris Collura commented on Chadwick Lawson's post.

Sounded like she was getting off when swinging at that truck!

Posted: Nov 14, 2019, 11:51 AM

Chris Collura commented on Margie Kieper's post.

I heard of that story. Amazing they survived.

Posted: Nov 14, 2019, 11:33 AM

Chris Collura commented on Chadwick Lawson's photo.

I wake up with a hard on almost every day. A few minutes of coffee and seeing the news quickly makes it go away though :(

Posted: Nov 14, 2019, 11:26 AM

Chris Collura replied to Karen Roberts's comment.

Karen Roberts Yeah I'm not sure if Josh with iCyclone was in Charley as well. I was with a group of about 5 chasers and we were at the courthouse in Punta Gorda right next to the bridge to Charlotte Harbor. It was insane. We were in Michael (cat 5) last October and Josh had his film crew there as well. Great group of folks. I cringe thinking how Dorian must have been (I was unable to get to Bahamas due to my flight cancelled).

Posted: Nov 14, 2019, 10:34 AM

Chris Collura commented on Jack Corso's post.

Not just California is in danger. This entire country is because if mental illness and its effects.

Posted: Nov 14, 2019, 10:06 AM

Chris Collura commented on Chadwick Lawson's photo.

Kinda hard to beleive they don't "pledge allegiance" in school every day. That was so strict and punctual when I was in school in the 1980s.

Posted: Nov 14, 2019, 10:04 AM

Chris Collura replied to Karen Roberts's comment.



Posted: Nov 14, 2019, 10:00 AM

Chris Collura commented on iCyclone's post.

That's incredible. If you can SEE the isobars you probably would trip over them :)

Posted: Nov 14, 2019, 9:24 AM

Chris Collura commented on Mike Hollingshead's video.



Posted: Nov 14, 2019, 9:17 AM

Chris Collura replied to Adam Hark's comment.

Adam Hark Arthropod = Latin for "jointed feet" :)

Insects, crustaceans, and arachnids are all sub parts of arthropods.

We learned all this in Junior High. I guess CNN failed middle school science class? Lol

Posted: Nov 14, 2019, 9:15 AM

Chris Collura commented on Bill Hark's photo.

It's a crustacean. Akin to crabs and lobsters. Epic fail but obviously CNN assumes a dumb audience anyways. Sad.

Posted: Nov 14, 2019, 8:30 AM

Chris Collura replied to Mark G. Farmer's comment.

Mark G. Farmer I know! I know! I washed my hands. Haha

Posted: Nov 14, 2019, 8:29 AM

Chris Collura commented on Henry Dinh Le's post.

So basically those people are complete hypocrites. Dont "practice" what you "don't preach" ... I hate people who do this.

Plus in one of the most LGBT friendly cities in the USA on top of it. Shame on them.

Posted: Nov 14, 2019, 8:23 AM

Chris Collura replied to Peter O'Pezio's comment.



Posted: Nov 14, 2019, 8:19 AM

Chris Collura commented on Dave Lewison's photo.



Posted: Nov 14, 2019, 8:16 AM

Chris Collura replied to Bill Hark's comment.

Bill Hark I think it's called Cha Bong at the Vietnamese / Oriental market.

Posted: Nov 14, 2019, 8:13 AM

Chris Collura replied to his own comment.

Matt Sellers Yeah I agree on that one. I didnt regret missing that as I had the Peducah stuff already, and most who saw the Mangum one didnt see the Paducah storm anyway. You simply cannot be in two places like that, let alone with chaser traffic and a river thrown across your path (Red River).

Plus after the Paducah and Mangum tornadoes that was about it, and then a messy MCS / squall line is what pretty much all we got out of such a high risk day.

Posted: Nov 14, 2019, 8:08 AM

Chris Collura commented on Brandon Clement's post.

Crazy stuff. I surfed when I was younger and caught a 15 to 20 footer in Palm Beach, FL in Oct 1991 (perfect storm generated) ... It felt like falling off a high building, stomach and all, with a mountain of water behind you. I cringe thinking what these guys deal with. It's basically the "mount Everest" of waves.

Posted: Nov 14, 2019, 8:04 AM

Chris Collura replied to Nick Drieschman's comment.

Brandon Clement Each doubling of wave height is 4 times the energy, it's a square like kinetic energy. A 60 foot wave is like 9 or 10 times the energy as 20 feet. Also a mere 3' wave can generate 34,000 hp as it breaks along a mile of beach. So, humm, 60 feet = 30 times the SIZE of a 34,000 hp wave and 900 times the energy (~31 MILLION HP "rolling over" someone) = Holy $#@!

Posted: Nov 13, 2019, 7:02 PM

Chris Collura commented on Will Wilkens's post.

All ads when I click on it. Maybe it's best we DONT see it?

Posted: Nov 13, 2019, 7:01 PM

Chris Collura commented on Will Wilkens's post.

Clicked on link = Star wars!!!! Wooooo hooo!!!!

The STOLE R2D2???

Posted: Nov 13, 2019, 6:58 PM

Chris Collura replied to his own comment.



Posted: Nov 13, 2019, 6:55 PM


You may think I'm eating "lint" but this is an interesting dry shredded pork that's a popular delicacy amongst the Vietnamese people. I think it's called "Cha Bong" and us basically just pork and fish sauce ... Dont smell it, just eat it (or add it to white rice) for an awesome meal!

Posted: Nov 12, 2019, 4:34 PM

Chris Collura commented on Billy Wade's post.



Posted: Nov 12, 2019, 4:29 PM

Chris Collura commented on Henry Dinh Le's post.

There was a similar scam going around a few years ago for movie tickets. I didnt realize it was a scam after it was too late and shared the page.

It wound up flagging my FB account (so when I post stuff less than 1% see it regardless of how epic it is), unfriended by dozens of people, and even emailed / called and cussed at. And I never got any free movies.

People who run scams like this need to be THROWN IN JAIL, period.

Posted: Nov 12, 2019, 4:24 PM

Chris Collura replied to Ben Hostetter's comment.

Sam Barricklow Yeah I was able to see the base and wall cloud BEFORE I was able to see the storm.

Posted: Nov 12, 2019, 4:23 PM

Chris Collura commented on Matt Sellers's photo.



Posted: Nov 12, 2019, 3:37 PM

Chris Collura commented on Daniela Fuentes's post.

Fear of cameras :)

Posted: Nov 12, 2019, 3:34 PM

Chris Collura commented on Jack Corso's post.

Lib-Tardz

Posted: Nov 12, 2019, 2:51 PM

Chris Collura updated his status.

Always thanking those who served our country - Both those alive and those who paid the ultimate price so we can live our normal lives in freedom!

Next time you embrace your partner, shake your bosses hand, enjoy dinner with friends, laugh with your parents, celebrate holidays = Because our men and women of our armed forces are keeping us safe and free!

Posted: Nov 12, 2019, 1:17 PM

Chris Collura commented on Billy Wade's post.

Been with someone in the 1990s that was on the LEFT side of this image. Me, young and gullible, "should have known better". But we live and learn.

Posted: Nov 12, 2019, 1:15 PM

Chris Collura commented on Jack Corso's post.



Posted: Nov 12, 2019, 12:50 PM

Chris Collura commented on John Planco's post.

I remember seeing that at the NAB Show in Las Vegas. Insane 8k "video wall" :)

Posted: Nov 12, 2019, 11:27 AM

Chris Collura commented on AccuWeather's post.

Only in Saint Louis :-)

Posted: Nov 12, 2019, 11:16 AM

Chris Collura commented on AccuWeather's post.



Posted: Nov 12, 2019, 10:00 AM

Chris Collura replied to Rick Mack's comment.

Although unrelated, yet they removed most of the "fun stuff" from the sport of skydiving (in the 90s and early 2000s we can jump from 30,000 feet, aerobatics, helicopters, etc) = But now that's eliminated due to "insurance reasons" .. And THEN I see THIS? Horseshit.

Posted: Nov 12, 2019, 9:57 AM

Chris Collura commented on Billy Wade's live video.

Basically a place "listed" as an attraction, even saying not to "touch" the props nor actors there on the website, however they can put you in the hospital (yes, that HAS HAPPENED). There are movies to rent or view in the safety of your couch ("Saw" or "Hostel"), lol...

Posted: Nov 12, 2019, 9:23 AM

Chris Collura commented on Billy Wade's post.

Algorithms :(

Last month I commented on diabetes and was kicked off for "spam" lol

Posted: Nov 12, 2019, 9:18 AM

Chris Collura commented on Henry Dinh Le's post.

I remember people from fraternities (at my school) were always causing trouble, getting drunk, and even violent with rival frats. I never wanted anything to do with them and wish they didnt exist.

Posted: Nov 11, 2019, 3:04 PM

Chris Collura commented on Jack Corso's post.

Plus why the f'ck didn't they build two towers, so old people like me and many others can remember NYC as "New York city"?

Just one building is just a reminder how we caved in on those low lifes who attacked us.

When I see NYC now I see it as a smile missing teeth. Never the same, and a disgrace to Americans giving those cowards what they wanted :(

Posted: Nov 11, 2019, 10:19 AM

Chris Collura replied to Danielle Chianese's comment.

Danielle Chianese Like Dave Lewison said the chocolate in their bars is really good.

Posted: Nov 11, 2019, 9:53 AM


That tiny little speck on the sun is the planet Mercury transiting the sun this morning (around 9:30 PDT) viewed from Orange County, California (Nov 11, 2019)!

Posted: Nov 10, 2019, 5:51 PM

Chris Collura replied to Doug Kiesling's comment.

Chris Gullikson Yuck. It's sad these old beautiful aging bridges are being replaced. I just love the old iron-work and industrial look those bridges have.

Posted: Nov 10, 2019, 5:41 PM

Chris Collura replied to his own comment.



Posted: Nov 10, 2019, 5:28 PM

Chris Collura replied to David Hoadley's comment.

Good evening, David Hoadley, and of course thank you for your service as well. It's amazing that many of those areas were war torn during the conflicts in the 60's and 70's. Many of those areas I was in (Da Nang and Hue) were major battle zones back in those days. I remember reading about people actually so desperate to get out of Da Nang as it was seized that they tried to jump on a jet plane as it was taking off (one of the last flights). Crazy history. I wonder how many un-exploded mines and ordinances are in the rain-forest surrounded by that recovered and beautiful culture?

Posted: Nov 10, 2019, 10:44 AM

Chris Collura commented on Jack Corso's post.

Is everyone on the beach in heavy arctic gear (its below 70 deg F and it's in FL)?

Posted: Nov 10, 2019, 10:42 AM

Chris Collura commented on Henry Dinh Le's post.

Helicopter parents!!!!!

- Dont play in the sand or you'll get sick.

- Sports will get you hurt or killed.

- Talking to strangers will get you robbed or kidnapped.

- Breathing the air can stunt your growth.

- Playing video games will make you a serial killer.

- Eating junk food will make you fat and no teeth.

Haha. I did ALL of the ABOVE and I'm good, healthy, and an engineer. Lol

Posted: Nov 10, 2019, 9:49 AM

Chris Collura replied to Roger Edwards's comment.

Rachel Gavelek Konkle "Stay ON the planks!!!"

Posted: Nov 10, 2019, 9:47 AM

Chris Collura replied to Stacy Williams's comment.

We drove it ... All wood!

Posted: Nov 10, 2019, 9:47 AM

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



Posted: Nov 10, 2019, 9:37 AM

Chris Collura commented on Skip Talbot's post.



Posted: Nov 10, 2019, 9:29 AM

Chris Collura commented on John Planco's post.

Ill take the Giants over the Jets. I consider the Jets a "New Jersey" team (I would get my ass kicked for saying that growing up in NY)!

Posted: Nov 10, 2019, 9:27 AM

Chris Collura commented on Brandon Clement's post.

Happy birthday!

Posted: Nov 9, 2019, 10:14 AM

Chris Collura commented on Will Wilkens's photo.

1982-83 was one of the worst El Nino's on record.

Posted: Nov 9, 2019, 10:12 AM

Chris Collura commented on John Planco's post.

That must be in "flArida"?

I'm still in shorts and T shirt when its 45 deg F (not C, F)!

Posted: Nov 8, 2019, 7:58 PM

https://youtu.be/blYpIjxWeRY

Posted: Nov 8, 2019, 9:37 AM

Chris Collura commented on Brian Stertz's post.

Heat wave in California.

Posted: Nov 8, 2019, 9:32 AM

Chris Collura commented on Billy Wade's post.

I am all for roundabouts. It eliminates having to stop and wait for long traffic lights and delays. That's if most people know how to use them. Common in Europe as well.

Posted: Nov 8, 2019, 9:30 AM

Chris Collura replied to Doug Kiesling's comment.



Posted: Nov 8, 2019, 8:29 AM

Chris Collura commented on iCyclone's post.

I thought for sure something crazy would happen in Mexico or Asia Pacific where I could chase to (since I'm in OC California now) but nope. Dead quiet this year. At least Dorian was your "storm" you owned.

Nice to see those survivors out there from Haiyan (Yolanda). That storm was just ridiculous.

Posted: Nov 7, 2019, 5:30 PM

Chris Collura commented on Wikibuy's post.

If your flying American your throwing everything away :(

Posted: Nov 7, 2019, 5:29 PM

Chris Collura commented on a post.

Posted: Nov 7, 2019, 1:13 PM

Chris Collura commented on LAX's video.

It was OK but I used it off peak. Maybe 15 minute wait to get Uber after joining the line. But it was confusing which "letter" to line up at until I found the line all went to same place. It's a matter of time until its streamlined. Just be patient. Beats that 45 minute crawl through the terminal loop.

Posted: Nov 7, 2019, 1:11 PM

Chris Collura commented on Maureen Loffredo's post.

First thing I saw

Posted: Nov 7, 2019, 1:10 PM

Chris Collura commented on Prep Cash Settlements's post.

I know so many people on Prep. And since 2017 / 2018 none of them got sick and nothing damaged.

What is this all about?

(Ambulance = Let's chase it?)

Posted: Nov 7, 2019, 1:07 PM

Chris Collura replied to his own comment.

Henry Dinh Le Haha. I was in the mood for good Pho while storm chasing in May 2012. I stopped there.

Posted: Nov 7, 2019, 1:06 PM

Chris Collura replied to Clay Patrick Mingues's comment.

Clay Patrick Mingues Panda Express is simply an adulterated version of "American fast food being called 'Chinese'!"

Any good food is in the China town or Vietnamese areas (or such, since many Americans only thing "Asian" food is "Chinese", as there are dozens of diverse Asian food fares).

Also PF Changs is a disgrace too. That's americanized and an embarrassment to Chinese food.

Posted: Nov 7, 2019, 1:02 PM

Chris Collura commented on Henry Dinh Le's post.



Posted: Nov 7, 2019, 12:48 PM

Chris Collura replied to Doug Kiesling's comment.

Doug Kiesling My favorite group of all time (Rush).

Posted: Nov 7, 2019, 8:13 AM

Chris Collura posted in What Storm Chasers Eat.


A "healthier" (turkey bologna and burger bread) alternative / roadside picnic while waiting on the cap :-)

Posted: Nov 6, 2019, 8:30 PM

Chris Collura replied to Will Wilkens's comment.

Will Wilkens Yeah I'm there at least every other weekend!

Posted: Nov 6, 2019, 8:24 PM

Chris Collura commented on Henry Dinh Le's post.

Federal is my favorite food place (far east plaza). I was there several times when in Denver. Panda Express is garbage and I never ate there in my life.

Posted: Nov 6, 2019, 9:30 AM

Chris Collura commented on Brian Dombrowski's post.

Just get rid of standard time and keep the daylight time. It's a pain in the ass.

Posted: Nov 6, 2019, 8:54 AM

Chris Collura replied to Jack Corso's comment.



Posted: Nov 5, 2019, 3:04 PM

Chris Collura replied to his own comment.



Posted: Nov 5, 2019, 2:58 PM

Chris Collura replied to Seann Atkinson's comment.



Posted: Nov 5, 2019, 2:49 PM

Chris Collura commented on Scott Bennett's photo.

I noticed nearly half the Pizza Huts I went to when I was chasing were all closed for lunch (with other customers walking up to the door and like "WTF?" as it was locked = at like 12:15 PM) ... Almost all of them sit down restaurants with "Wing Street" :(

Also I managed to find a few for their lunch buffet which is almost empty, with only Hawaiian pizza and never any garlic bread (just the sugar cinnamon crap), and absolutely aweful service ("oh yeah we will bring some more out" and 20 minutes later nothing) ... So yeah, like Burger King and Sears, they are probably on their way out for obvious reasons...

Posted: Nov 5, 2019, 2:28 PM

Chris Collura replied to his own comment.

Brian Stertz Yeah I saw that storm from about 50 miles away and its radar presentation and totally ignored it, heading west towards the isolated storm to the west north of Hayes nearing Beloit that was classic and a cyclic tornado producer. Skip Talbot was actually on that storm and no where near the Lawrence HP. Unfortunately I could not catch that western storm in time and it was just an MCS when I got to it. But still, had I gone east towards the HP storm I'm sure I would not have seen anything let alone put myself in danger.

Posted: Nov 5, 2019, 2:23 PM

Chris Collura commented on Home Garden Pro Tips's post.

WD-40 is gotta be one of the best solvents / cleaners you can use. It's not extremely toxic compared to other things in water.

Posted: Nov 5, 2019, 2:20 PM

Chris Collura commented on Margie Kieper's post.

Wow he was an interesting person with his posts and research projects / hurricane hunters. I remember his story on the plane ride into Hugo in 89. Great stuff!

Posted: Nov 5, 2019, 2:15 PM

Chris Collura commented on Brian Stertz's post.

I missed this one too as I messed up that day targeting the area east and south of Salina, later blasting WEST for the Beloit storm which was a classic storm that I arrived too late on. I had no interest in the Lawrence HP and not regretting I missed that one (despite turning away from it to go west instead).

Posted: Nov 5, 2019, 2:12 PM

Chris Collura commented on Lisa Beal's post.

Happy birthday but avoid that Mc Donald's at OTC = Its the absolute worst. Browns chicken and Arbys there are great.

Posted: Nov 5, 2019, 12:30 PM


Herbal "medicine" at its finest :)

Posted: Nov 5, 2019, 8:22 AM

Chris Collura commented on Chadwick Lawson's photo.

What is racist about it? It doesnt look like a swastika nor bad symbol (?)

Looks like a hand saying "okie dokie" if anything.

Other than that, cool picture!

Posted: Nov 5, 2019, 8:19 AM

Chris Collura commented on George Kourounis's post.

Can't wait to see you there! Its gonna be a great event!

Posted: Nov 5, 2019, 8:18 AM

Chris Collura commented on John Planco's photo.

JTWC grossly underestimated intensity on this one. Luckily it's a "fish" storm and won't affect any land.

Josh Morgerman didn't say or post anything about chasing it so no one is in any danger :)

Posted: Nov 5, 2019, 8:09 AM

Chris Collura replied to Chris Novy's comment.



Posted: Nov 4, 2019, 4:39 PM

Chris Collura replied to Chris Novy's comment.

Chris Novy As for the client hurt, I assume they paid for their medical treatments out of pocket / using their own insurance (most likely whom didn't pay a single cent = Insurance is notorious for NOT paying after all)?

This is like skydiving or other extreme sports where a waiver is signed and often hastily by those excited about engaging in that sport or activity.

I know an airlift alone (one was flown to KC by helicopter) can cost $5000 or more. I know because I paid for that in 2006 when airlifted for an accident just before Christmas which a truck driver hit me (his fault) overturning my car. Fortunately the person at fault covered it, but my own insurance did NOT.

Posted: Nov 4, 2019, 4:34 PM

Chris Collura commented on Dave Lewison's post.

Awesome!!! Looking forward to this event!

Posted: Nov 4, 2019, 11:50 AM

Chris Collura commented on Justin Loffredo's photo.

Wow she has your young face, Justin Loffredo!

Posted: Nov 4, 2019, 11:27 AM

Chris Collura replied to Lew Bellows's comment.

Lew Bellows ENSURING they will do the same next year, and the one after that, and sooo onnnnnn....

Posted: Nov 3, 2019, 2:44 PM

Chris Collura commented on Thad Bowling's photo.

Yeah, they WON = Ruining their perfect losing streak and their chance of draft first pick.

Nice job (imperfect "losers")!

Posted: Nov 3, 2019, 2:43 PM

Chris Collura commented on Derek Sibley's post.

They should not have won this. It hurts the draft first pick.

If you're gonna lose EVERY SINGLE game = Dont even win one.

Posted: Nov 3, 2019, 2:36 PM

Chris Collura replied to his own comment.

Peggy Hamner Willenberg At least its "laminar flow" :)

Posted: Nov 3, 2019, 2:35 PM

Chris Collura replied to Chris Novy's comment.

Chris Novy Yeah. **cringe**

Scary stuff. Not worth being so close and you dont even know where the tornado is (almost ON TOP of you)!

Posted: Nov 3, 2019, 2:35 PM

Chris Collura commented on Leslie Alexis's post.

Group: Extreme Weather USA and beyond

Hole punch clouds (sinking air at high altitude).

Posted: Nov 3, 2019, 2:32 PM

Chris Collura replied to his own comment.

Nick Nolte Agreed.

Both of us almost got burned way back as well.

Posted: Nov 3, 2019, 10:22 AM

https://youtu.be/By_b0Fj99yE

Posted: Nov 3, 2019, 9:31 AM

Chris Collura commented on Skip Talbot's post.

That's basically what this was - An accident. Just like one that can occur during a race. Or skydiving. Or even hiking. Situational awareness isn't always easy to maintain sometimes with so much going on around you. This is why we never should blame anyone or anything. I think you did an excellent job on this report, Skip!

Posted: Nov 3, 2019, 12:09 AM

Chris Collura replied to Fred Plowman's comment.

Group: What Storm Chasers Eat

Fred Plowman Mine was a "dare" as a kid. Paid each other for crapping out of the weeping willow tree :/

Posted: Nov 3, 2019, 12:07 AM

Chris Collura commented on Aaron Tobin's post.

Group: What Storm Chasers Eat

Doug Kiesling and I took a dump on the sandbags during a hurricane chase. Just brought our own TP and we were good "to go"!

Posted: Nov 3, 2019, 12:05 AM

Chris Collura commented on Mike Hollingshead's photo.

Jesus. Imagine what's out there but at such a prohibitive distance.

Posted: Nov 2, 2019, 11:11 PM

Chris Collura commented on Thad Bowling's photo.

Better than all those "death by HIV medicine side effects" FB PSAs I'm so sick of.

Posted: Nov 2, 2019, 11:08 PM

Chris Collura commented on Peggy Hamner Willenberg's post.

Coanda effect :)

Posted: Nov 2, 2019, 10:27 PM

Chris Collura commented on Science101's post.

Scroll down and look for the clear "noodle fish" that will dissolve your hand. Scroll ALL the WAY down. Its NOT in there. Just snakes, bears, and alligators.

Nothing unusual except ads and click bait.

Posted: Nov 2, 2019, 10:27 PM

Chris Collura replied to Ginette Poliri's comment.

Ginette Poliri The ads are the deadliest = dont click this link!

Posted: Nov 2, 2019, 10:25 PM

Chris Collura replied to Willow Bree's comment.

Willow Bree That clear fish dont even appear in the publication. Click bait.

Posted: Nov 2, 2019, 10:18 PM

Chris Collura commented on Henry Dinh Le's photo.

Bell UH 1 "Huey" ... Active during Vietnam. I actually skydived from one of those.

Posted: Nov 2, 2019, 10:17 PM

Chris Collura commented on John Planco's photo.

Well said...

Miss you mom.

Posted: Nov 2, 2019, 10:15 PM

Chris Collura commented on Henry Dinh Le's photo.

BD 5!

There is a jet version too.

Posted: Nov 2, 2019, 10:08 PM

Chris Collura replied to Jason Foster's comment.

Jason Foster Yes they should be!

Posted: Nov 2, 2019, 10:07 PM

Chris Collura commented on GoPro's post.

Ordered mine today and sent in my gopro II. Great deal for GP 8.

Posted: Nov 2, 2019, 10:06 PM

Chris Collura commented on Doug Kiesling's post.

Enough with this BS. Get rid of this stupid time change. Sick of it getting dark so early.

Posted: Nov 2, 2019, 8:29 AM

Chris Collura replied to his own comment.

Justin Loffredo Awesome times! My craziness now is storm chasing (which actually became a part time job)!

Posted: Nov 2, 2019, 8:28 AM

Chris Collura posted in What Storm Chasers Eat.

Oh I also forgot to add ... The Dillons Market (has a deli) on the west side of Greensburg, KS sells chicken tenders by the pound and is a MUST before a trip along 54/400 or US 183 if passing there around lunch!

Posted: Nov 2, 2019, 8:20 AM

Chris Collura replied to his own comment.

Jack Corso Wow ... Bohacks - I remember that grocery store as a kid.

It was adjacent to a "Robert Hall" - Later became a TSS (Time Square Stores), then "Caldor", and of course ultimately, Wal-Mart super center. It was off Metropolitan Ave in Queens / Middle Village. Parking was on the roof and a big escalator would go down to store level. Kinda cool.

Usually any bad kids whomped my ass near Walbaums (or if not there, King Kullen / Edwards). At least it was just spitballs and / or hand over fist. No guns. Haha!

Posted: Nov 1, 2019, 3:12 PM

Chris Collura replied to his own comment.

Maureen Loffredo Miss you folks so much!

Posted: Nov 1, 2019, 3:11 PM

Chris Collura replied to his own comment.

https://youtu.be/UIiQIbm6d58

Posted: Nov 1, 2019, 3:10 PM

Chris Collura replied to his own comment.

Angelique Loffredo Yeah. I remember it like yesterday. Nothing compared to the scars I got from my crazy bike jumps and / or the bad kids in my class every time I got on the honor roll. Lol

Posted: Nov 1, 2019, 3:06 PM

Chris Collura commented on Jack Corso's post.

http://sky-chaser.com/america.htm#BULLY

Posted: Nov 1, 2019, 10:30 AM

Chris Collura replied to Starr Danielsen's comment.

Starr Danielsen Its a hassle and can take at least 30 minutes to just get out of the terminal area(s) then on to jammed roads.

If you are taking a shuttle bus (to car rental places, none of which are near the airport terminals) you'll spend a LONG time in the terminal loop, then jammed back roads to those facilities. Then wait in a line that's literally 50 people (where just one person - who probably never rented a car before - can take 20 minutes per agent).

If I have to go through LAX I make sure it's like 11 am, mid week.

For Uber / Lyft they just opened a special area for that this past week. Cuts the terminal traffic in half. One step of dozens to go.

Or AVOID LAX entirely and use Long Beach LGB / Santa Ana SNA airports if you can!

Posted: Nov 1, 2019, 10:25 AM

Chris Collura commented on Brandon Clement's video.

I absolutely hate LAX. The trip from their so called "off site" rental facility to the airport itself takes you through seedy back roads in aweful traffic. It's a joke. No rental cars are near the airport itself.

I usually try to fly out of Santa Ana (John Wayne) airport in Orange County. Its 25 minutes out to SE of LAX and never any hassles. American and SW fly their too. They that one...

Posted: Nov 1, 2019, 10:07 AM

Chris Collura replied to his own comment.

Angelique Loffredo Oh my god, noooooo.... I remember we were filling bottles with sand and throwing them. So dangerous / accident. So sorry about that :(

Posted: Nov 1, 2019, 10:05 AM

Chris Collura commented on Dave Lewison's post.

I had none at all ... Yet around the corner you could not even drive without seeing many costumed kids crossing the streets and with their flashlights and glow sticks. My block none at all (Anaheim, CA). Now what do I do with $50 worth of candy? Haha!

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