On Sun, 20 Aug 2017 14:38:23 -0400, jmcquown >
wrote:

>On 8/20/2017 10:11 AM, U.S. Janet B. wrote:
>>
>> The path of totality is extremely close to us but we don't want to get
>> caught up in the bizarre traffic. Craters of the Moon is very close
>> and they are doing some wonderful programs on eclipse day. The
>> viewing would be wonderful from out there but it is expected that the
>> roads will be parked on both sides of the highway and stopped traffic
>> in the driving lanes. I'm not young enough for all that anymore. I
>> would stay home and just stand out in the street but we are surrounded
>> by mature trees and while we get some sunlight, we don't actually see
>> the sun this time of year. I think we are going to the fairgrounds.
>> They have special admission for The Fair prior to the eclipse and free
>> approved glasses. (we have our glasses already) Anyway, we can look
>> around the Fair knowing it won't be too hot to go because the sun
>> mostly won't be shining full bore. How about you? Going somewhere
>> special or eclipse party or just watch on TV?
>> Janet US
>>
>A neighbor who is really into astronomy took one of his telescopes and
>went to Charleston so he can see it better. All over Dataw people are
>scrambling to buy special glasses (wonder what they're paying for them?)
>so they can watch it.
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>Jill

about $1.00 each.