I'd sure like to see another picture a coupla seconds later. That guy crouched down would probably still be in the air. I'll bet he jumped higher than any time in his life.
Having landed short of our destination because a line of T-storms had moved into our path. Lots of lightning, severe turbulence. As we three stood watching the fantastic display of lightning, I leaned against a flag pole. My friend remarked, look what you're leaning against. That aluminum pole stood about 90 feet into the air. Gulp, I felt sheepish. That's when we all decided to go back inside.
My ex did geneology on her family. That's how her, her mom, and daughter came to be in a cemetery. It began to rain so they sought cover under a large tree. As they headed toward the tree it was blasted by a bolt of lightning. They all were temporarily deaf and partially blinded. They also received minor wounds from tree splinters.
I've always been told, if the fish are still biting, hold the pole low, parallel to the water, and cast side-arm style. Sometimes you get a helluva bite going right before the line of storms hit. Probably not the best advice you could give a 12 year old, but back in the 70's I filled the cooler.
Swimming in Tampa Bay a line of storms rolled in. People got out of the water but I stayed waiting until the stiems got closer. Then I felt a good tingle, like bugs crawling all over my body. The closest storm was still 5 miles or more away. You bet I got out.
We were holding short of the gate one day because lightning had forced the ground crew to cease operations and go inside. After a while the passengers were getting restless and were complaining that the ground crew should be out working so they could get off the aircraft.
Almost on queue, a bolt of lightening hit the ramp not one hundred feet to the side of the aircraft and blew a large chunk of asphalt up and out of the surface. I pointed it out to the folks that that was exactly why they weren't out there working.
I've worked at a boat yard for many years & between the outriggers & sailboat masts Iv seen plenty of lighting strikes & the aftermath. We have a lightning monitor & when it goes off you better not be in a boat.
A sailor posting videos to YT caught on video lightning striking his mast. Twice, in quick succession. His boat at anchor began taking on water. The bilge pumps couldn't keep up.
Over the side, into the water, at night, solo, he found a couple of holes. He stuffed them with Splash Zone. A pesky shark tried to nibble on him.
Later he found out he had missed the biggest hole. Hauled out, he found a rash of holes at different lications below the waterline. The builder of his boat had laid in an aluminum mesh in fiberglass for structural integrity. Har har
I'd sure like to see another picture a coupla seconds later. That guy crouched down would probably still be in the air. I'll bet he jumped higher than any time in his life.
ReplyDeleteHaving landed short of our destination because a line of T-storms had moved into our path. Lots of lightning, severe turbulence.
ReplyDeleteAs we three stood watching the fantastic display of lightning, I leaned against a flag pole. My friend remarked, look what you're leaning against. That aluminum pole stood about 90 feet into the air.
Gulp, I felt sheepish. That's when we all decided to go back inside.
My ex did geneology on her family. That's how her, her mom, and daughter came to be in a cemetery.
ReplyDeleteIt began to rain so they sought cover under a large tree. As they headed toward the tree it was blasted by a bolt of lightning. They all were temporarily deaf and partially blinded. They also received minor wounds from tree splinters.
I've always been told, if the fish are still biting, hold the pole low, parallel to the water, and cast side-arm style. Sometimes you get a helluva bite going right before the line of storms hit. Probably not the best advice you could give a 12 year old, but back in the 70's I filled the cooler.
ReplyDeleteSwimming in Tampa Bay a line of storms rolled in. People got out of the water but I stayed waiting until the stiems got closer. Then I felt a good tingle, like bugs crawling all over my body. The closest storm was still 5 miles or more away. You bet I got out.
DeleteI wonder how far away from the lamp post he landed?
ReplyDeleteWe were holding short of the gate one day because lightning had forced the ground crew to cease operations and go inside. After a while the passengers were getting restless and were complaining that the ground crew should be out working so they could get off the aircraft.
ReplyDeleteAlmost on queue, a bolt of lightening hit the ramp not one hundred feet to the side of the aircraft and blew a large chunk of asphalt up and out of the surface. I pointed it out to the folks that that was exactly why they weren't out there working.
No further complaints.
I've worked at a boat yard for many years & between the outriggers & sailboat masts Iv seen plenty of lighting strikes & the aftermath. We have a lightning monitor & when it goes off you better not be in a boat.
ReplyDeleteA sailor posting videos to YT caught on video lightning striking his mast. Twice, in quick succession. His boat at anchor began taking on water. The bilge pumps couldn't keep up.
DeleteOver the side, into the water, at night, solo, he found a couple of holes. He stuffed them with Splash Zone. A pesky shark tried to nibble on him.
Later he found out he had missed the biggest hole. Hauled out, he found a rash of holes at different lications below the waterline. The builder of his boat had laid in an aluminum mesh in fiberglass for structural integrity. Har har
“If you are caught in a storm and are afraid of lightning hold up a 1 iron. Even God can’t hit a 1 iron.” - Lee Trevino
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