cshenk wrote in rec.food.cooking:

> 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.

Sorry! Typo city there! The worst here may be traffic issues on the
way home. I took the day off. I will be sad, or giggle, depending on
the crazy local antics.

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