Originally Posted by
Steely Dan
do those of you who always ride "NO MATTER WHAT" because it is the only option available (other than a 3 hour walk) still ride in the middle of severe thunderstorms with lightning bolts shooting all about?
i can understand the whole "strap on a pair and man-up" mantra when it comes to severe cold, or wind, or rain, or whatnot, but i've never messed around with lightning. am i just a wussy old scaredy-cat for not enjoying being outdoors unprotected when lighting is all about?
When's the last time your house was struck by lightning? It's 30 feet tall and probably has grounded wiring all through it. Now what are the odds of a 6 foot tall moving object getting hit?
If I lived in Florida where the lighting was striking many times a minute, I'd probably think twice about it, but I live with the same exact weather as Chicago, and the lighting just isn't that bad here.
Even when I'm at home in a thunderstorm I tend to stand on the porch and enjoy it. Thunderstorms are one of the coolest shows around.