Ryanweather Posted November 12, 2010 Share Posted November 12, 2010 Hey, has anyone heard of Dan Robinson? (http://wvlightning.c...urs/about.shtml) I stumbled upon his website, and are considering hiring him as a chase guide for next summer. My dad and I chased with a different guide the past two summers, but this guy is cheaper. We're considering driving to St. Louis. Since he charges a flat rate (rather than per-person) if anyone wanted to join, you could do so for 1/3 or 1/2 the cost. 7 days for $570-850, 10 days for $735-1100. 1/2 price if you bring a friend (so in reality 1/4 for each of you) or 1/3 for yourself. Much more flexible and much less expensive than a conventional tour van company. So anyone interested? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Iceman Posted November 12, 2010 Share Posted November 12, 2010 i would possibly be interested in going...the main thing is the costs...i'm a poor college kid but I could maybe ask the parents to chip in some for like my birthday or something. other thing is the date...will June be too late to get the best chance of storms? I know you picked June because you're not done school til then right? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
k*** Posted November 12, 2010 Share Posted November 12, 2010 those of you that i like are always welcome to crash with me if you ever find yourselves out here chasing Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ryanweather Posted November 12, 2010 Author Share Posted November 12, 2010 i would possibly be interested in going...the main thing is the costs...i'm a poor college kid but I could maybe ask the parents to chip in some for like my birthday or something. other thing is the date...will June be too late to get the best chance of storms? I know you picked June because you're not done school til then right? That's the main reason, yes. However, May is prone to chaser jams (whereas June is relatively empty) and storm motions are a lot slower (you don't have to race after a supercell going 60 mph). I've always wanted to chase TX OK in April/May but with school not over til June 4th it's difficult... I thought you were going with MU in the spring/summer? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Iceman Posted November 12, 2010 Share Posted November 12, 2010 That's the main reason, yes. However, May is prone to chaser jams (whereas June is relatively empty) and storm motions are a lot slower (you don't have to race after a supercell going 60 mph). I've always wanted to chase TX OK in April/May but with school not over til June 4th it's difficult... I thought you were going with MU in the spring/summer? plans fell through with my friends...this year was hard because all of us are getting apartments for next year and our security deposits are due right around the time we wanted to chase so it really wasn't going to work. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ryanweather Posted November 12, 2010 Author Share Posted November 12, 2010 Oh and Aurora, NE was June 17, 2009. June 17, 2010 was a major outbreak in ND and MN (115 tornado reports from SPC) FYI Scottie and some guy who never posts said they're also at least slightly interested in going. If one of them did, then it would be 1/4 the cost to you (so $425 for 7 days, $550 for 10 days) then about $80-100 a night for hotels and every third day's gas. And probably a piece of the rental vehicle too. If somehow both of them could go, then it's 1/5 for you ($340 and $440 respectively). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ryanweather Posted November 12, 2010 Author Share Posted November 12, 2010 The other interested member is DerekZ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thunder Road Posted January 5, 2011 Share Posted January 5, 2011 BUMP still interested in going. anyone else? remember, its $300/day for as many people. if 2 people join us, that's just $75/day + hotel/gas/food/rental. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thunder Road Posted January 5, 2011 Share Posted January 5, 2011 oh and just to clarify, I was Ryanweather, but now I'm me. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LocoAko Posted January 5, 2011 Share Posted January 5, 2011 I'll be living in Norman at that point chasing too. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2010 extreme Posted January 5, 2011 Share Posted January 5, 2011 those of you that i like are always welcome to crash with me if you ever find yourselves out here chasing Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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