1968-1969 San Diego, Outside Surfing The Rolling Sidewalk, Palm Trees Swaying To The Earthquake Beat. Thats Livin.

Don't you guys think it would be amazing to first hand see what nature is creating, some with such force like a tornado. I am getting pumped up in my cubicle just thinking about it right now.

or too smart:cool:

better yet!

i've been on the outer edge of a small tornado and NEVER saw the funnel for the rain, lightening, hail and arcing power lines.
i've also ridden out a hurricane. i have no interest in doing either again.

there were no big quakes in california during 68-69.

71 san fernando eq is the closest. doubt anyone in san diego felt that.

Thats why they invented the television.

Do you are telling me a girl stripping on the TV is the same as in real life?

Please....

Strippers dont kill people and ruin peoples homes and livelihood. Wait....Some do....I feel ya on the adrenaline rush, I just wouldnt want to be anywhere near the core of these storms, getting hit with cows, hail balls and stoplights and such. Ask Helen Hunt, I mean Jo, its a harrowing situation to be in.

PS. I hate strippers, hooks and escorts...Something about them getting payed to perform just makes for a soft peter.....More of the next-door housewife kind of guy, as Im sure we all are.

:eek: ....No you don't.
I've been there and done that...... don't EVER want to do it again.
As they say, be very careful what you wish for. As someones sig says that what hi-def tv is for...


Hope all are fine in the earthquake area.....would be devasting especially right now if it affected the Mississippi River. Strange it wasn't the New Madrid, hope it's not a pre-cursor of what may come.

I love strippers, probably one of my favorite types of human beings, as long as they are female, all the way female

The fault that was affected was the ending tip of the New Matrid, why it has its own name, I don't know.

I understand what you are saying, and especially because you were effected by the N.O. floods. Floods are probably the one I would rather not deal with, but I personally, would love to experience an encounter with a tornado or hurricane, obviously in 'somewhat' controlled settings.

I think it is different if you KNOW what you are getting involved in, compared to NOT knowing what to expect. I know that if I go chasing a damn tornado that one it is going to be real wild and 2) I would have the small chance of losing my life.

I could lose my life driving to work tomorrow, or sleeping tonight, and I am the type that wants to experience things first hand so I can make my own opinions. Kinda like how when your dad tells you that the pan is hot but you still grab it. That is how I operate. While I consider people's opinions, I would rather gain the experience so then form my own opinions. Now, I will readily admit that this way of doing things, 1) is pretty stubborn and 2) can get you in trouble. But at least I know when I am talking about something, it is from experience, and not 3rd person.

Seems like you could do this in several places in Chicago...no?

Spyder

what I really want to know is..
why is West Salem, Il east of Salem, Il

it's also north of Bone Gap, Il
not that it matters

I would be thrilled if a safe fell on my head.

I would love to be struck by lightening.... OHHH WHAT A RUSH!

Information here.

Looks like the answer to your question is "because they said so."

Pertinent info:

So you are saying that you prefer to fool around with married women...well i guess that could be another way of putting yourself in harms way!

Was talking about in an attraction sense. Love those soccer moms. I don't do to others what I wouldnt done to myself. I, admittedly, cheated on my then girlfriend (now fiancee), 2 years ago. Made me feel like crap to see how much it broke her up when I told her. After that, my conscience kicked in, and would never elevate past flirtation.

I should of put a smiley face in my above post.... was just a little (I know I know damn little) attempt at levity. :)

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Bury me baby!!

Oh I wish to be in a rock slide and 2 ton boulder smashes my foot to pancake shape!

Man do I want to be a part of a volcanic eruption. I havent had a hot lava shower in awhile! SOOO INTENSE!

For Scav
 

You do not want to be in a natural disaster, because thinking you may really die is not a good feeling, but I agree tornado chasing would be fun (and I've been in 2) http://www.f5tornadosafaris.com/

My thing is this, if you are tornado chasing, you already have a plan set up for hilarious things happening, you eliminate panic, probably the most overwhelming feeling there is, out of the equation. I agree that if you don't know that a serious tornado is about to come down, I would want no part of that.

Different processes celebrally(my $1,000 word for the year, which is probably spelled wrong)

Oh gosh I love those.





Don't you just adore sticking yourself in quicksand and see how far down you go?

and all this time I thought it was to confuse the vikings

you can probably help scavs with a hurricane in a couple months?

I rode out a couple Cat. 2 hurricanes in NC. I love the way the ocean churns up the day before...its an awesome sight.

i get scavs.

no one talks much about it but there is a thrill in surviving a natural disaster. even one where other's perish.

i think the key to enjoyment is not being injured and having relativly little personal property loss. the fear you felt during the event itself soon fades and you're left with what can only be called a thrill.

it's poor form to talk about it where so many other's have suffered dramatic losses but that doesn't mean it isn't there.

i'd rather not go through another big earthquake but if i make it through unscathed again, i'm pretty sure i'd look back on it as an exciting change from normal life.

For as little as $750 to $1,000 you can spend a week in the Plains and beyond during the peak season in a van chasing severe storms all over looking for that elusive tornado with a couple other crazy sobs.

I've done it and it is a rush like no other. The great thing is that these cats also help in the study of Tornadoes and how to better predict and forecast their life.

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For $500 I will let my attack raccoons sniff in your scent and give you a 30 second head start in the forest.


Now that's a cheap thrill for ya right there.

2 minutes shoots himself in the foot for thrills.

i think he aims too low.

I dont know how all the faults etc... are related
but we had an Earthquake just south of San Antonio
about a week and a half ago. Last time this happened in the area was
1992 I think and was tiny. This one was fairly large 3.8 (for here).

We almost never have earthquakes.
Weird stuff. I wonder if these things
are related.

Did they say how deep this one occurred?

get out of your cubicle and imagine having to go outside (to get to my basement, no interior doors) no TV or radio and the air horns going off at 2 in the morning, total darkness outside and all you can hear is the wind, knowing that if it hits anywhere nearby you are totaly, completely f*cked....and enjoy the water that is pouring in, onto the floor through the hundred year old limestone walls. And don't forget to save the dogs.

I think it would be neat over a cornfield in the daylight.
But not where people are at any time.

After the Katrina/Houston hurricanes it was
not pleasant having huge numbers of people
without much money entering your city basically
destitute. All piled up in Gyms etc... around the
city, babies crying and all. Pretty messed up.

Hurricanes on satellite views are awesome.
The fascination wanes when you have to
pick up the pieces.

Again, alot of people are missing the point here. What you are describing is not a controlled environment. And while I understand that you can not control a tornado, what I want to do is chase the darn things and get as close as I can, without endangering myself. It is somewhat controlled.

It isn't like I am going to see a tornado, run straight at it and maybe want to play catch with someone right in front of it, just would like to experience the raw power/sounds that it provides, without endangering myself.

not trying to argue with you here Tom, but I think you are missing the point somewhat.
Since I have lived in my current location there have been 2 tornados that have touched down within 5 miles of me....they don't conveniently happen during the day so you can watch and see what's happening...and they destroy lives and property.
The last one killed a whole bunch of animals that were trapped when the barn they were in fell on them....
while it may be a thrill to see one rip through a corn field, you have to consider that it just ruined someone's crop (ie earnings) for the year....they are never without consequence.

I understand the fascination.
Its the awesome nature thing.
I think lightning is absolutely awesome.

Have seen lightning strike a tree and
my wife's car just in front of me at a traffic light.
My daughter learned expletives from my
wife. I got to see the air around their
car glow purple. They were crying too
much for more thorough questioning concerning
the event. I was not hearing well anyway.

Its clear they did not find it fascinating.
The people in the neighborhood next to
us that got ripped by a small tornado were
not curious either.

I understand. Its interesting.