Ceptorman Posted August 4, 2017 Share Posted August 4, 2017 4 hours ago, Pete H said: Actually Richard talked about doing something at the 2016 pilgrimage, but he's being silent on the subject and hoping that I forgot. I'm going to look at the weather a couple days out and decide where based on that. North of Nashville is closest to me but I can adjust and look at a lot of spots in South Carolina also. I have a friend in Beaufort that is taking the boat up to Lake Marion, weather permitting, and it will pass right over. That's what I will do also, decide a few days earlier based on weather. I have 3 different private locations that are very close to the ideal spot. One is on a lake also, that sounds like a great spot. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pete H Posted August 18, 2017 Share Posted August 18, 2017 I'm really surprised that this thread hasn't gotten more responses. Have many of you already experienced a total eclipse in it's totality? If so, please chime in and tell us what your experience was. And still no word from Richard. HMMMMMMMMMMMMMMM Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CECAA850 Posted August 18, 2017 Share Posted August 18, 2017 4 minutes ago, Pete H said: I'm really surprised that this thread hasn't gotten more responses. Have many of you already experienced a total eclipse in it's totality? If so, please chime in and tell us what your experience was. And still no word from Richard. HMMMMMMMMMMMMMMM Where you been Pete?????? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pete H Posted August 18, 2017 Share Posted August 18, 2017 I've been buried at work handling court cases and 20+ projects gone wrong from a location that got closed down, but was once a part of our location. It's been a freaking nightmare. So between that, finally getting married next month, ( I did hold off 8 years though), 4 month old grand daughter, nice summer, so there's been a lot of activity at the pool and since I'm the pool bitc& etc.etc.etc. Then there's you starting the KI396 crap LMAO and you know I really want a pair so I'm trying to stay focused. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
richieb Posted August 18, 2017 Share Posted August 18, 2017 Right here just west and south of KC, a hear direct path. Fifty miles N is St. Joseph, MO one of the perfect direct pathways. Authorities are already preparing for a mass of humanity in this general area and hiway traffic congestion in and around a 50 mile radius. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CECAA850 Posted August 18, 2017 Share Posted August 18, 2017 4 minutes ago, Pete H said: I've been buried at work handling court cases and 20+ projects gone wrong from a location that got closed down, but was once a part of our location. It's been a freaking nightmare. So between that, finally getting married next month, ( I did hold off 8 years though), 4 month old grand daughter, nice summer, so there's been a lot of activity at the pool and since I'm the pool bitc& etc.etc.etc. Then there's you starting the KI396 crap LMAO and you know I really want a pair so I'm trying to stay focused. I'll have a 684 at the end of the month to go with them. Better get busy! Congrats on the nuptials! Tom going to be your best man? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jimjimbo Posted August 18, 2017 Share Posted August 18, 2017 I'm going to be in the middle of my driveway staring directly at it through a Giant tumbler of Mai Tais. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
richieb Posted August 18, 2017 Share Posted August 18, 2017 3 minutes ago, jimjimbo said: I'm going to be in the middle of my driveway staring directly at it through a Giant tumbler of Mai Tais. The combination of light diffracting tumbler and Mai Tai liquid should render you safe and ready for viewing. You might have a second Mai Tai locked and loaded, you may need it. "Seeing" that I always want to help, should I bring a cane to Hope next year? "See" how I did that, twice ?? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jimjimbo Posted August 18, 2017 Share Posted August 18, 2017 Ha! What do you mean, "a second"? Hell, by that time I'll already be on my fourth or fifth… and, no need to bring a cane, I already have a very nice one that I purchased in Australia years ago. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pete H Posted August 18, 2017 Share Posted August 18, 2017 26 minutes ago, CECAA850 said: I'll have a 684 at the end of the month to go with them. Better get busy! Congrats on the nuptials! Tom going to be your best man? Thanks Carl! Actually Tom and Mike (the guy that wasn't able to make the trip) will both be standing with me. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CECAA850 Posted August 18, 2017 Share Posted August 18, 2017 14 minutes ago, Pete H said: Thanks Carl! Actually Tom and Mike (the guy that wasn't able to make the trip) will both be standing with me. There won't be any drinking going on then will there????????????? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mungkiman Posted August 19, 2017 Share Posted August 19, 2017 I'll be in totality... 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jimjimbo Posted August 19, 2017 Share Posted August 19, 2017 11 minutes ago, mungkiman said: I'll be in totality... I wish you well. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
garyrc Posted August 19, 2017 Share Posted August 19, 2017 We are in the totality path. Our peaceful area is expecting 1 million visitors. People are being advised to stock up on gasoline, food, medical supplies, etc. The local hospital is opening a couple of new outposts in case people can't get through the gridlock to get medical help. I want everyone to be safe, so, if it hasn't been posted already, the relatively safe, non-counterfeit glasses are marked ISO12312-2, and also probably have the letters CE on them somewhere. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DizRotus Posted August 19, 2017 Share Posted August 19, 2017 I'll be in my yard using a pinhole camera with my back to the eclipse. If it's good enough for NASA . . . https://www.jpl.nasa.gov/edu/learn/project/how-to-make-a-pinhole-camera/ 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ceptorman Posted August 19, 2017 Share Posted August 19, 2017 I'm in the 90% area, but there's a chance of clouds/rain in the midwest. I will wait till Monday and travel maybe an hour or so if I have to get away from some weather. I have no desire to go to an area with a million people there and nothing to support that many people. I don't like traffic jams Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mungkiman Posted August 19, 2017 Share Posted August 19, 2017 2 hours ago, jimjimbo said: I wish you well. Tuesday should be interesting... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ceptorman Posted August 19, 2017 Share Posted August 19, 2017 I wonder how much business the eye doctor industry will pick up after this eclipse? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pete H Posted August 19, 2017 Share Posted August 19, 2017 5 hours ago, Ceptorman said: I wonder how much business the eye doctor industry will pick up after this eclipse? Denise has worked in the optical field for 30 years and for the last 2 weeks, they have been inundated with people wanting glasses, asking tons of questions and her Dr. has advised them to just not look at it, as he's expecting a lot of retina damage after the event. I should have purchased 10,000 pair of them a few months ago when I could have bought them in bulk for .50 per. I got 50 pair, knowing that people would not be prepared and people were begging to pay 15-20 per pair which is crazy. After taking care of friends and family members that weren't ready, Denise posted the extra pair on FB and they were gone in 10 minutes. Surprisingly, there are still plenty of hotel rooms at normal rates available in close proximity to the path, at least in TN and N.C. I still don't know what direction I'm heading for tomorrow, but will make that decision in the morning after looking at the forecast models. It would suck to drive 8 hours for cloud cover. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Don Richard Posted August 19, 2017 Share Posted August 19, 2017 21 hours ago, Pete H said: Have many of you already experienced a total eclipse in it's totality? In the early 80s I saw a total eclipse. Kinda meh, it was about noon, it did not get totally dark, about like dusk except my shadow looked like it would about noon. Looking at the shadows under trees, they were crescent shaped. Ring of fire for about a minute. Cooler than normal. Won't drive anywhere to see this one, we are going to get ~ 75% where I live. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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