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jmcquown[_2_]

On 8/20/2017 6:15 PM, Janet wrote:
> 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
>
That's what I'm interested in. Will the birds fall silent? Will the
nightime bugs and birds think it's night time? Things to ponder.

Jill