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Storm Chase 2011 Prep.
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Here is what I'd like to have done/acquire by the end of winter:
1. Replace the front windshield and tires on the van
2. Some type of hail protection for the windshield
3. Get mobile broadband service, booster antenna, and maybe even a router for that.
4. Bolt my laptop stand to the floor between the driver and passenger seat
5. buy another cot for whomever I take storm chasing with me
6. GRLEVEL2 program
7. Microsoft Streets and Trips 2011 with GPS attachment
8. Possibly buy a pass for the Kansas and Oklahoma Turnpikes, I ran into problems with toll booths taking awhile ha
9. Even consider getting a passport so that I can chase into southern Manitoba and Saskatchewan
10. Cooler
11. Put up the necessary curtains and blinds so that I (and whoever else) can sleep somewhat peacefully in the van. ?
12. HD camcorder
I would appreciate any thoughts and suggestions!
thanks!
Matt
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Tuesday, November 09 2010 09:34:11 AM
Good stuff Matt! Hopefully we can get some killer video this season without getting into any life threatening traffic jams!
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Tuesday, November 09 2010 09:35:20 AM
Maybe a metal grate that goes over the top of the car. You would think someone sales something like that.
Thanks,
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Tuesday, November 09 2010 09:43:41 AM
Thanks Jeff!
do you do any chasing?
and yeah John, staying safe is my top priority
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Tuesday, November 09 2010 09:48:22 AM
You did pretty well last year with getting footage and staying safe. Hopefully your equipment will allow you to improve your video quality this season...
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Tuesday, November 09 2010 09:49:03 AM
yeah, a lot is contingent upon money ha as our most things, guess we'll see what happens
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Wednesday, November 10 2010 08:15:38 AM
What are you currently using for live (webcam) and off air (SD/HD camcorder) recording?
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Wednesday, November 10 2010 04:14:32 PM
I have some sort of microsoft life cam, and for off air a cheap "hd" camera. neither one is very good
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Hi Matt,
Here's a link for the Hail Protection. Let me know if you have any questions!
http://www.weathersolve.com/hail_protection.html
Thanks,
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