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Julie Bove[_2_]

"jmcquown" > wrote in message
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> 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.

They are saying that. OTOH they are warning us to keep pets inside.