Quote: Originally posted by natsandjasper on 02/2/2009
Oooh thunderstorms I love em!!! (Not sure how safe I'd feel in a metal box though 3madboyz!!)
A metal box is the safest place to be if lightning strikes. The current runs round the outer skin and can't get in. Same with a car...the lightning runs round the outside framework. It's called a Faraday Cage.
I thought so (not about the faraday cage bit, i'm not that clever)
thanx Val you have put my mind at rest , i had visions of me cowering in a toilet block in the middle of the night!!
Believe it or not, i'm a 31 year old man!!!! but ever since i saw my neighbour's roof ripped off and set on fire by a lightning bolt, i've had a bit off an "issue" with storms (i used to stand outside and watch them)
Hopefully one day i'll get over my fear....
A metal box is the safest place to be if lightning strikes. The current runs round the outer skin and can't get in. Same with a car...the lightning runs round the outside framework. It's called a Faraday Cage.
Quote: Originally posted by Valk_scot on 02/2/2009
Quote: Originally posted by natsandjasper on 02/2/2009
Oooh thunderstorms I love em!!! (Not sure how safe I'd feel in a metal box though 3madboyz!!)
A metal box is the safest place to be if lightning strikes. The current runs round the outer skin and can't get in. Same with a car...the lightning runs round the outside framework. It's called a Faraday Cage.
Sorry bit off topic ..but........wouldnt you be just as safe in a tent???. It's fabric or synthetic material and wouldn't conduct electricity..
You may have metal poles, but they run into the ground!! ,(Unless you're daft enough to hold onto them in a thunderstorm!!)
I remember my first camping trip 6 years ago. We were right on the edge of the sea and i woke during the night and could see the blue flashes of lightening coming from out towards the sea. Terror struck and I had palpitations as i shook Jay from his sleep, telling him we must get in the car. It was only then that he realised it was my mobile phone flashing in one of the pockets at the side of the tent . I am terrified of lightening but love to watch it when i know it can't get me
Sunlight in the morning was is the world's way of saying "It's a gorgeous day. Come out and enjoy me".
I'm with the get up early and enjoy it brigade. Nothing nicer than staying on a site with a gorgeous view and enjoying it with a nice cup of tea and just the birds for company. Besides getting up early and going to bed earlier means you make the most of the daylight. Useful for camping.
We camped near Ben Nevis a few years back and had some monsterous thunderstorms (I think it's an alpine thing). We were woken in the middle of the night by a huge clap and I insisted we sit in the car. Needless to say the storm was accompanied by the usual heavy rain and the area between us and the car had become an impromtu pond. I was not popular that night.
A day of all things motorhome and campervan. The show is held both in the main indoor arena and across the grounds. Catering, hot drinks and food options are available. Easy access to the site and free parking included. Win one of five pairs of day tickets
Topic: Staying Asleep
. I am terrified of lightening but love to watch it when i know it can't get me 
