Solar Eclipse, are you going to try to see it?

[Irish Pennant]

The solar eclipse is just a few weeks away. I live about 5 miles outside the path of totality. I think from my house we would get something like 98.5% totality. That's not good enough, we're going camping very close to the center of totality. We've been scouting out places to camp that are off of logging roads and up in elevation. This will be my first and most likely my last total solar eclipse in my life. I may have to get a Tee Shirt that says "I Survived the Dragon Eating The Sun".

[dragon1952]

I live about 1/2 mile outside the path of totality. As long as the cloud cover cooperates on the coast I'm good to go from my deck which should have a perfect view.
EDIT: Actually I just looked it up and we are considered in the path of totality. Depoe Bay, OR

Anybody that wants to brave the traffic you're welcome :^ )

[Larry Pattis]

All of us Oregon folks will have reasonable access, but there will be (supposedly) an extra million cars on the road in our state alone.

I will be hunkered down a number of miles south of the totality-zone (just south of Eugene), enjoying 98% from the comfort and convenience of my own home...

[jseth]

Oh, I imagine that I'll see it (or not see it, as the case may be!)... hard to miss it around here, unless it's a cloudy or overcast day (which happens...).

I have a hard time wrapping my head around why folks are making such a HUGE deal out of a 3 minute event... oh well, whatever floats your boat, I guess.

Much like Larry, I'll be staying off the highways with all that traffic nonsense... I imagine that those who come to see the eclipse will be leaving shortly thereafter...

[cotten]

Yes, I'll see it, hopefully with our granddaughters, 7 & 9. They're homeschooled and exceptionally interested in astronomy. When they spend a week with us during the summer, they both ask to go to a nearby planetarium. This is a rare opportunity for them to learn more about the sun's corona, and the relationships of the various bodies in our solar system. We and they are already in the 94% area, so we won't have to drive far to reach the 100%. The question now is if a 1'39" total eclipse is sufficient, or if we want to drive a bit more and see it for 2'30."

cotten

[Kerbie]

Would like to, but can't. I'll get about 96% and I've seen a couple others, so...

It's a fun experience.

[HHP]

We're traditionalists so we are planning human sacrifice to coincide with totality. Harder and harder to get volunteers.

[mdunn]

Originally Posted by cotten

Yes, I'll see it, hopefully with our granddaughters, 7 & 9. They're homeschooled and exceptionally interested in astronomy. When they spend a week with us during the summer, they both ask to go to a nearby planetarium. This is a rare opportunity for them to learn more about the sun's corona, and the relationships of the various bodies in our solar system. We and they are already in the 94% area, so we won't have to drive far to reach the 100%. The question now is if a 1'39" total eclipse is sufficient, or if we want to drive a bit more and see it for 2'30."

cotten

I think you should have a party. This is one of those rare occasions when you will be able to drink a Corona while observing a corona.







Of course the "Youngins" will have to make do with a Mountain Dew or the like.

[catdaddy]

I understand a lot of folks are excited about this. My brother-in-law plans on driving about 400 miles to see it in its totality. Personally I find it's something for which I can't muster any interest. I suppose my Druid ancestors would be disappointed in me.

[StevenL]

Originally Posted by HHP

We're traditionalists so we are planning human sacrifice to coincide with totality. Harder and harder to get volunteers.

We did this with the last eclipse. Unfortunately, several weeks after the festivities, to our horror, a prophet revealed that the young lady involved was NOT a virgin. Of course, Bel was not pleased with this abominable slight and He did not cut us any slack with regard to our ignorance of the situation. You are supposed to check to make sure before ! Just a word to the wise. Our lives have become a living hell since. If can save just one fellow guitarist from this fate, my few remaining miserable days will count for something.

[J Patrick]

...we'll be watching from our little farm near Silverton Oregon...we're in the path of totality and supposed to get a minute and 46 second duration...2:09 is the maximum duration for Oregon .... we're looking forward to the show...

[HHP]

Originally Posted by StevenL

We did this with the last eclipse. Unfortunately, several weeks after the festivities, to our horror, a prophet revealed that the young lady involved was NOT a virgin. Of course, Bel was not pleased with this abominable slight and He did not cut us any slack with regard to our ignorance of the situation. You are supposed to check to make sure before ! Just a word to the wise. Our lives have become a living hell since. If can save just one fellow guitarist from this fate, my few remaining miserable days will count for something.

That's the problem! I thought they said "sturgeon". Happy the sacrifices will work better but I'm gonna miss that fish fry.

[Gasworker]

Public Service Announcement!
Bee Careful

https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=SpJXxmgi6CU

[Irish Pennant]

Originally Posted by Gasworker

Public Service Announcement!
Bee Careful

https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=SpJXxmgi6CU

I bought a 10 pack of viewing glasses from an online source who's founder is now the richest man on the planet.

[cotten]

Originally Posted by StevenL

We did this with the last eclipse. Unfortunately, several weeks after the festivities, to our horror, a prophet revealed that the young lady involved was NOT a virgin...

As I understand it, we're allowed to talk about the music or stuff you used in this kind of "worship," but not much beyond. Besides, if her brother the cop reads this, your life is about to get even worse!

cotten