On 8/20/2017 3:09 PM, cshenk wrote:
> U.S. Janet B. wrote in rec.food.cooking:
>
>>
>> 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
>
> Nothing special here other than avoiding the traffic. It hits here
> about when one gets off work (at the main part for us). I'll probably
> keep the sighted dog in at the peak just so he doesnt get scared a
> little but only if the squirrels are acting up (not likely). Might keep
> the blind one in too if the squirrels start chittering oddly.
>
> Probably nothing here. We are not in the full eclipse line. More like
> something near 80% or so. A good thundercloud can do that.
>
I hear ya, Carol. I remember calling over to a co-worker when a tornado
hit near the office in Memphis around 10AM: OMG, look out the window!
It was pitch black. It was pretty much the same effect as an eclipse.
Faster, though.

One thing I can say is I won't be grilling outside between the hours of
1:00 and 3:00 PM. Because it will be dark.

Jill