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Janet

In article >, says...
>
> On 8/20/2017 3:30 PM, U.S. Janet B. wrote:
> > On Sun, 20 Aug 2017 14:58:54 -0400, jmcquown >
> > wrote:
> >
> >> On 8/20/2017 1:12 PM, Wayne Boatwright wrote:
> >>> On Sun 20 Aug 2017 09:52:06a, tert in seattle told us...
> >>>
> >>>> 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
> >>>>
> >>>> I'm going to sit under some trees
> >>>>
> >>>>
> >>>
> >>> I saw the one in 1979, and where we now live it won't be much
> >>> different. We'll probably just stay in. If I could see an absolute
> >>> total eclipse that would be different.
> >>>
> >> I am directly in the path of the total eclipse and don't know what the
> >> big deal is.
> >>
> > some people are just interested and curious about what goes on around
> > them, especially the natural world. Others aren't.
> > Janet US
> >
> I'm interested in lots of things that happen in the natural world around me.
>
> I am an avid bird watcher. I love watching native wildlife. But no, I
> don't plan to make a pinhole camera or buy special glasses and watch the
> eclipse. (I don't plan to watch a 3D movie with similar glasses, either.)
>
> I *will* take note if my cat or local wildlife react to the eclipse.
>

Even a partial eclipse is noticeable by the dimming of light, the
drop in temperature, and the silence of the birds.

Janet UK