jmcquown wrote in rec.food.cooking:

> On 8/20/2017 8:29 PM, cshenk wrote:
> > jmcquown wrote in rec.food.cooking:
> >
> > > 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
> >
> > With ya Jill. I'm off the line from you so aparently we see some
> > level from 1pm to 6pm but like all, max time will be about 40
> > minutes. I'm no astronomer at all so I suspect the edge hours are
> > the moon getting close.
> >
> > I doubt my dogs will be bothered but might keep them in if the
> > squirrels get strange or the hoot owl starts looking for mice
> > (scares my blind dog and makes the sighted one try to climb the
> > fence at her)
> >
> Yes, the wildlife will be interesting. According to many articles
> I've read, night birds will think it's night time so yes, the owls
> might come out early to hunt for mice and other small nocturnal
> critters.
>
> I can see how the change in sounds from day to partially dark might
> affect your blind dog. Wildlife sounds change at dusk, even though
> it won't actually be dusk. Wild critters don't have watches. Or
> special eclipse glasses.
>
> I'll be keeping an eye on my cat to see if she reacts any
> differently. Somehow I doubt it. She does love to snooze in a puddle
> of sunshine. But likely she'll just think it got dark early, or that
> it's just another cloudy (thunderstorms) day.
>
> Jill

LOL, I suspect all 4 foots will snooze though it. The wortst here my be
traffic issues on the way home an I took the day off so I can giggle or
be saddened, as I listen to it.

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