April 8th Eclipse
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I'm glad I live on the other side of the continent and won't have Porta-Potties lining the road and dozens of gawkers camped out in my field gazing skywards. I'll be able to enjoy the event and its consequences from the comfort of my laptop. My next-door-neighbour (originally from VT) has two sisters in Maine & NY so I guess they'll get the full brunt of Eclipsomania.
I wonder if there will be a limited-edition "Eclipse" reissue of Dark Side of the Moon?
I wonder if there will be a limited-edition "Eclipse" reissue of Dark Side of the Moon?
I tried and failed to buy eclipse glasses today. Went to three places that were reputed to have them and nada. Ace Hardware said they ordered 90 pairs and received eight. All gone in the city. I guess I'll just have to use my binoculars without a filter. 
I'll be in my room if you need anything.
I'll be in my room if you need anything.Totality is expected to last for a little over four minutes. Indianapolis businesses have special food and drinks for the expected 100 thousand visitors to the down town viewing sites. Unbelievable! Expensive hotel and parking space prices.
Know a welder with a spare helmet?I tried and failed to buy eclipse glasses today. Went to three places that were reputed to have them and nada. Ace Hardware said they ordered 90 pairs and received eight. All gone in the city. I guess I'll just have to use my binoculars without a filter.
We live in NW Hamilton. It will be visible here beginning at 1509 hrs. We are all excited. The boys will get to see the enormity of the bodies in play and we can all reflect on this grandiose and majestic orchestration and the hand behind it.
Spectacular event for those old enough to appreciate yet young enough for the entire "WOW" effect.
Glad you will be in the zone just be sure to hydrate accordingly.
NOT a good idea.
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twodog max
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We live almost in the center of totality. I will be watching but I think locally it has been way overplayed. But since we live out in the sticks I am sure we will notice no change.
I was going on NY Lakesider's post as a retired welder, as I he suggested he could use one.
Now I wonder how many of the "solar glasses" that have been snapped up actually meet the required specs? I guess we'll find out as the lawsuits start after the eclipse...
We reside in the 100% eclipse zone in Missouri. We will have a perfect view if the clouds stay away. I’ve invited friends and family who live farther north in Missouri and Illinois, but I doubt they will show up because of the expected traffic nightmare.
DWalt
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I am just barely inside the totality zone, expected totality at my house will probably be only around 45 seconds. But it may well be zero regarding actually seeing it as a cloudy overcast day is predicted. Had sort of considered driving about 40 miles north or west where the duration will be close to four minutes, but have already decided not to bother due to the cloudy forecast.
You’ll notice it getting dark for four minutes. . .
I was just thinking recently that we had been mercifully devoid of TS here. Well, it was nice while it lasted.
venomballistics
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Rumors in the wind about whack jobs being whack jobs....
Personally, I'm more concerned with Jewish passover
Personally, I'm more concerned with Jewish passover
Everyone have their Made in Wuhan glasses?
Got those, and filters for the Canon lenses as well.
We have a clear sky..hoping it stays that way. 15 miles from center of path.
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CAJUNLAWYER
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You just like screwing with the chickens you sick *******
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