On 8/20/2017 6:41 PM, U.S. Janet B. wrote:
> On Sun, 20 Aug 2017 15:40:53 -0400, jmcquown >
> wrote:
>
>> On 8/20/2017 3:31 PM, U.S. Janet B. wrote:
>>> 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.
>>> snip
>>>> Jill
>>>
>>> about $1.00 each.
>>>
>> Down here they're charging $2.50
>>
>> Jill
>
> Then why ask?

I didn't find out until after I posted this. So sorry no one else who
lives around here was selling or looking for eclipse glasses right at
that moment on RFC.

Jill