| i use the count systemif the lightning comes down within a 1001-1005 count
 it's reportedly that far away from you  right as you hear the thunder rumble
 
 so if it goes BOOM then a bolt comes down it's directly over head...
 
 that being SAID....
 
 remember the old Etch a Sketch  with the two dials
 that's how lightning works
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 it comes down stairs so to speak,  and can strike you from 20 miles away
 the  holding on to a lightning (FISHING) rod increases your chances
 of it being used to "go to Ground" VIA you holding the highest point around
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