1.21 Gigawatts light show

[Tx_oil]

Thought you all would like this. My platform, Main Pass 261, during lightning storm a few nights ago. Those of you who have been offshore know how loud and thunderous these events can be.

 

[US Infidel]

That's an awesome picture.

 

[Doctor481]

Hello Tx_oil,
Cool picture. Thought about you last weekend, had the SW45 out Saturday for a little range time.

 

[Tx_oil]

Hello Tx_oil,
Cool picture. Thought about you last weekend, had the SW45 out Saturday for a little range time.

How has it worked for you??? I didn't really want to sell, but newer and bigger toys were waiting. Happy wife, happy life!

 

[I_FLY_LOW]

Wicked!
Have seen some interesting lightening shows in the distance, before, but not outside when the rig I'm on at the time is getting nailed.

 

[Suburbazine]

I was right next to spar rig about 28 miles off the mouth of the Mississippi when a storm system blew through at 0300 August 2nd. I can't say I enjoyed the experience, 31' open boat, the lightning was either hitting the rig or hitting the water about 100' away. Wind+waves+rain=misery

Terrible video of a shitty situation. One of the bolts (around the 5:30 mark) actually curled around the rig once then went back up into the air:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SRZUb_Pil4w