On 8/20/2017 9:33 PM, 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.
>>
>> For those who don't know, here's what the sun will look like between 1-3
>> PM tomorrow over the Southern United States:
>>
>> http://k2radio.com/files/2017/06/Get...7181.jpg?w=720
>>
>> Okay. You need special glasses or a pinhole camera and special glasses
>> to look watch the moon passing in front of the sun.
>>
>> Eclipse or no, looking directly at the sun is never a good idea. In the
>> case of staring at an eclipse, you could burn out your retinas and go blind.
>>
>> Nasa is warning people there are companies out there selling unreliable
>> "eclipse glasses":
>>
>> http://www.postandcourier.com/news/n...76a11fe3d.html
>>
>> Some people will do anything to make a buck, including blind you.
>>
>> Jill
>
> I don't intend to get up in the middle of the night to peep out into
> nothingness... probably be cloudy and raining... I'll have a couple
> extra shots of vodka and and I'll be eclipsed! LOL
>
Well hey, you won't have to, since it's happening in the middle of the
afternoon! Help yourself to that Crystal Palace around 1:15 PM.

Jill