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It seems these two can weather any storm!

ByNicole BonaccorsoMay 23, 2017


Britney Fox Cayton said yes to a life of adventure with storm chaser Alex Bartholomew.

(Facebook/Alex Bartholomew)


Britney Fox Cayton said yes to a lifetime of adventure when she agreed to marry Alex Bartholomew. The storm chaser proposed to Cayton in front of a large tornado which struck near McLean, Texas last Tuesday.

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Most people would run from an approaching tornado, but Alex Bartholomew's hobby is to drive towards them.

(Facebook/Alex Bartholomew)



Most people would run from an approaching tornado, but Alex Bartholomew's hobby is to drive towards them.

(Facebook/Alex Bartholomew)


Bartholomew's proposal combined the two great loves of his life: storm chasing and his girlfriend, Cayton. Cayton, of course, said yes! 

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"Wow, what a day," Bartholomew posted on his Facebook. "...great storms and most importantly, she said yes! I can't quite describe the feeling that has overcome me... I seriously couldn't ask for a better life and I can't wait to spend it with her by my side."


Britney Fox Cayton said yes to a life of adventure with storm chaser Alex Bartholomew.

(Facebook/Alex Bartholomew)



Britney Fox Cayton and Alex Bartholomew watch the tornado after he proposed to her and she said yes.

(Facebook/Alex Bartholomew)


It seems these two can weather any storm!

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A view of Tuesday's tornado near McLean, Texas, where storm chaser Alex Bartholomew proposed to girlfriend Britney Fox Cayton.

(Facebook/Alex Bartholomew)