US Storm Chasing 2013

03Stormchaser · Unread post by **03Stormchaser** » Wed 14/11/2012 16:37

Dunno who is going next year but AirNZ have some crazy cheap flights to the USA atm ($1,619.08 return CHC - LAX) in May, Im very keen if someone else can book in at the same time as me looking at going just for 2 weeks.

03Stormchaser · Unread post by **03Stormchaser** » Wed 14/11/2012 16:39

Details on the deal atm is:

http://www.airnewzealand.co.nz/north-america
Sale ends: 20 Nov 2012
Travel period: Travel commenced and completed between 3 - 19 Feb and 7 Mar - 31 Aug 2013

Tornado Tim · Unread post by **Tornado Tim** » Wed 14/11/2012 18:50

Id keep an eye on flight deals that go direct to Dallas TX, could save a bit of cash on another flight from LA.

03Stormchaser · Unread post by **03Stormchaser** » Wed 14/11/2012 19:04

You can with Qantas for $1,899.00 but you have to go via Sydney adds an extra 10 hours flying time on. I would look at flying to Denver more central if you do have to go North for storms, long way from Dallas to SD!! I wouldnt mind driving from Los Angles via Vegas to Denver.

tgsnoopy · Unread post by **tgsnoopy** » Wed 14/11/2012 19:31

Hmm, previously their best sales where in the very early New Year. I'll have a think about this and check if Jacci is ready to commit to dates as it looks like we will pair up at this stage unless someone else wants to join us.

NZstorm · Unread post by **NZstorm** » Wed 14/11/2012 19:51

Spwill and I have been discussing going for a couple of weeks. But the trip isn't planned yet, I'm looking at buying a ticket in the January sales. Timing of the trip is always tricky, go early season or go late season.

03Stormchaser · Unread post by **03Stormchaser** » Wed 14/11/2012 20:24

It is tricky, I just haven't seen flights this cheap from CHCH to LAX before with out having to fly via Australia. I will be giving it some thought over the next couple days.

tgsnoopy · Unread post by **tgsnoopy** » Wed 14/11/2012 21:13

Well I'm planning on April thru May, have to be back by June.

spwill · Unread post by **spwill** » Thu 15/11/2012 19:57

Hope to do a couple of weeks chasing early May, will make firm plans for this in January.

tgsnoopy · Unread post by **tgsnoopy** » Fri 16/11/2012 13:41

Looks like Jacci may no longer be able to afford to go. So I'm sitting on the fence for the moment and will look at it seriously in January. I have to be back at the end of May, hence considering going earlier for a mid April start.

Tornado Tim · Unread post by **Tornado Tim** » Tue 11/12/2012 21:43

Chris Chittick has now left TVN according to his FB page.
First Joel now Chris, Reed is obviously causing problems, must be his attitude.

Florida has had a swarm of Tornadoes Today (10th Dec U.S Time).

jamie · Unread post by **jamie** » Tue 11/12/2012 22:03

Was Chris his new person that replaced Joel?

tgsnoopy · Unread post by **tgsnoopy** » Wed 12/12/2012 06:25

FYI - It's looking like a Group will be going over for 4 weeks chasing April 22nd. We will be meeting in Wichita.

Tornado Tim · Unread post by **Tornado Tim** » Wed 12/12/2012 07:23

jamie wrote:Was Chris his new person that replaced Joel?

No, Dick McGowan took over from Joel. Chris I believe has been with TVN since 2007.

jamie · Unread post by **jamie** » Wed 12/12/2012 07:42

Oh was Chris the cameraman in the back all the time?

Tornado Tim · Unread post by **Tornado Tim** » Wed 12/12/2012 07:49

jamie wrote:Oh was Chris the cameraman in the back all the time?

Yup,he also did some driving but not often.

tgsnoopy · Unread post by **tgsnoopy** » Wed 12/12/2012 20:14

He moved, I don't recall where, but he no longer lives near Reed.

NZstorm · Unread post by **NZstorm** » Thu 03/01/2013 07:53

I came across this chart showing the most likely months to see a tornado in USA.

tgsnoopy · Unread post by **tgsnoopy** » Thu 03/01/2013 08:48

tgsnoopy wrote:He moved, I don't recall where, but he no longer lives near Reed.

Scratch that, was looking at moving, may not have yet. Stumbled across something else where he was looking at moving to Colorado.

03Stormchaser · Unread post by **03Stormchaser** » Mon 28/01/2013 18:50

I wont be chasing. Decided to go to Japan to view the blossom festival, something I have always wanted to do. I going to chase Queensland later this year, im going to book two weeks and just try my luck.

Thunder · Unread post by **Thunder** » Mon 28/01/2013 19:19

Every year I think about chasing in the US and then every year something comes up and I never do!

This year the biggest road block of them all but it's not all bad. Bought a house up in Mount Somers (Thunderstorm Corner) so will be moving there in a week or two. So my funds are going to be a bit limited for the next year or so perhaps, we'll see. Am currently renovating etc.

Could be a good place for future meets that's for sure! lol.

NZstorm · Unread post by **NZstorm** » Mon 28/01/2013 20:54

I am still considering USA 2013 chasing. Just trying to assess what the season may be like considering the drought there.

tgsnoopy · Unread post by **tgsnoopy** » Mon 28/01/2013 22:25

Our group is basing ourselves out of Wichita for 5 weeks, leave NZ April 22 and return May 25.

jamie · Unread post by **jamie** » Mon 28/01/2013 22:36

Who's in ur group Neil? People off here?

tgsnoopy · Unread post by **tgsnoopy** » Mon 28/01/2013 22:48

No, 3 WA Au, 1 NT Au and 1 US chaser, 6 of us in a van.

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