What's wong with some people?

[duffysmom]

Tonight after hearing a sizzle and then the loudest crack of thunder I've ever heard followed immediately by a lightening bolt I ran into Palmer club house. When I looked outside I saw lightning all around and two men practicing their swings at the range. Every Summer I see people on the golf courses with lightning in the area and I marvel at people's total inability to respect the power of nature. I guess they didn't notice the seveal houses that burned to the ground after being struck by lightning these past few Summers. Thanks for letting me vent.:shocked:

[graciegirl]

Tonight after hearing a sizzle and then the loudest crack of thunder I've ever heard with a lightening bolt nearby I ran into Palmer club house shaking. When I looked outside I saw lightning all around and two men practicing their swings at the range. Every Summer I see people on the golf courses with lightning in the area and I marvel at people's total inability to respect the power of nature. Thanks for letting me vent.:shocked:

I was off 466 in our home when that lightning and thunder happened today!!!!. It reflected on wood inside of our house and the crack was enormous. I was sure something close by got struck. I didn't hear sirens after it. It really came out of the blue and it was as you say, the loudest I have heard in awhile with enormous light.

[pooh]

Vent all you want, lightning can be very dangerous and those who continue to hold a golf club in their hands, provide a perfect channel to the ground....they're lightning rods. Maybe they're just unaware of lightning facts, maybe they figure they'll never get hit, maybe they've never seen the damage a strike can produce.

Glad you're safe!!!

[duffysmom]

Gracie, that was your 11,001 post.:super: Congrats........
P.S.
Frog poop is good luck.

[AJ32162]

Tonight after hearing a sizzle and then the loudest crack of thunder I've ever heard followed immediately by a lightening bolt I ran into Palmer club house. When I looked outside I saw lightning all around and two men practicing their swings at the range. Every Summer I see people on the golf courses with lightning in the area and I marvel at people's total inability to respect the power of nature. I guess they didn't notice the seveal houses that burned to the ground after being struck by lightning these past few Summers. Thanks for letting me vent.:shocked:

I wouldn't worry about it. Their spouses probably have life insurance policies on them.

[jblum315]

gracie, that was your 11,000 post.:super: Congrats........
P.s.
Frog poop is good luck.

11,001 !!

[The Shadow]

1 killed, 9 injured by lightning strike in parking lot at racetrack
Gordon wins rain-shortened race at Pocono - Racing (http://www.news-journalonline.com/racing/sprint-cup/2012/08/06/gordon-wins-rain-shortened-race-at-pocono.html)

[justjim]

Several years ago we had arguably the best young golfer in our neck of the woods hit by lightning. It was not a direct hit, that will kill you, but enough to need hospitalization. He still played golf (a lot better than most) but never lived up to expectation's. Hitting balls on the practice range with lightning clearly seen---CRAZY.

[Roaddog53]

Maybe the golfers were hitting 1 irons.. Remember what they say about even god can't hit a 1 iron! :1rotfl:

[ronsroni]

I think that these players needed to get a grip. they wanted to be the brightest bulbs in the box sooooo they play with vigor and idiocy and .... the beat goes on.

[2 Oldcrabs]

Tonight after hearing a sizzle and then the loudest crack of thunder I've ever heard followed immediately by a lightening bolt I ran into Palmer club house. When I looked outside I saw lightning all around and two men practicing their swings at the range. Every Summer I see people on the golf courses with lightning in the area and I marvel at people's total inability to respect the power of nature. I guess they didn't notice the seveal houses that burned to the ground after being struck by lightning these past few Summers. Thanks for letting me vent.:shocked:

They say you have a better chance of being "hit by lightning" 3 times in your lifetime than "hitting the Power Ball". Maybe they are trying to get the lightning part out of the way for the big pay off.:boom:

[Figmo Bohica]

Might be a great way to clean up the gene pool.

[Bruiser1]

Last year there was a Lightning strike near Fort Myers Fl.

I began in the gulf and hit a golfer 7 miles away on a tee box!

And YES he can hit a one iron, ......

[quirky3]

Might be a great way to clean up the gene pool.

Exactly! For people who didn't believe in evolution, here's the proof!

Figmo - is lightening God's "concealed weapon"? :)

[Wayne_TN]

"Maybe the golfers were hitting 1 irons.. Remember what they say about even god can't hit a 1 iron!"

Where's the "like" button?? LOL.

[Figmo Bohica]

Exactly! For people who didn't believe in evolution, here's the proof!

Figmo - is lightening God's "concealed weapon"? :)

Ya betcha, even God believes in the 2d Amendment.

[uujudy]

We frequently see golfers play during lightning storms. We watch them from inside, staying far away from the windows. We also thought the golfers weren't thinking with their full brains, but we see it happen so often that we've come to the conclusion that the golfers must have a terrible disease & are hoping for the quick way out. :shrug:

[NotGolfer]

We had friends up north whose brother and SIL took cover under a "shelter" on a golf course. There was a bench in it and they were sitting waiting for the rain to let up when they both got hit by lightening and died...leaving a young family. Yes, FL is the lightening capital of the world AND the weather folks count the lightening strikes!!! I've seen those clueless folks here as well. :shrug:

[ugotme]

Okay, speaking only for myself, we have to realize - golfers are not playing with a full deck!

We are either out in the hot sun, rain, wind etc. hitting a little ball around.
Most times we chase this ball from left to right - NEVER in the middle.

After about 4 hours of total frustration, we come home and tell our wives what a great time we had!

Bet this opens a can of posts ! LOL

[paulandjean]

Maybe they did not hear the thunder......

[paulandjean]

Forgot, The way some people play on the course, maybe they did not see the lighting......

[asianthree]

I wouldn't worry about it. Their spouses probably have life insurance policies on them.

but i don't think they pay out for being stupid

[CarGuys]

Caddy Shack!

Great movie. Remember the Reverend alone with Bill Murry as a Caddy playing Golf in rain and lighting

[Joaniesmom]

Caddy Shack!

Great movie. Remember the Reverend in the playing Golf in rain and lighting

Thanks!!!! I've been wracking my brain trying to think of the name of that movie! The shot of the minister/priest shaking his club up at the lightning still makes me laugh! Well, he got what he wanted. Thanks for letting me get some sleep tonight! :bigbow:

[The Shadow]

2012 lightning deaths in U.S. climb to 20

http://www.news-journalonline.com/assets_c/2012/08/lightning0809-thumb-180xauto-34505.jpg
Lightning facts

On the July afternoon that a lightning strike damaged the Trinity Christian Academy Preschool in Deltona, thunderstorms produced about 600 lightning strikes across Volusia County.

It's not uncommon for a thunderstorm in Florida to have more than 400 lightning strikes in two hours, the National Weather Service said. Here are some facts on lightning:

- Florida leads the nation in lightning strikes with 1.07 million flashes last year. An estimated 25 million lightning flashes occur each year in the nation.

- More than 70 percent of lightning strike victims are male.

- Thunder can be heard up to 10 miles away.

- Of the 20 fatalities in the U.S. this year, 12 happened in July. Of the total, five people had been fishing, three working outside and three playing.

- Lightning will strike the same place twice or many times. The Empire State building is hit nearly 100 times a year.

- Lightning will strike out "of the blue" up to 15 miles away from a thunderstorm.

- When lightning strikes a vehicle, it goes through the metal frame into the ground. Don't lean on doors during a thunderstorm.

- Lightning strike victims are not electrified. It is safe and preferred to administer first aid and CPR as soon as possible.
2012 lightning deaths in U.S. climb to 20 - News (http://www.news-journalonline.com/news/weather/2012/08/09/2012-lightning-deaths-in-us-climb-to-20.html)