"U.S. Janet B." wrote in message
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On Sun, 20 Aug 2017 17:45:19 -0500, Sqwertz >
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>On Sun, 20 Aug 2017 08:11:01 -0600, 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?
>
>I just got done watching Dolores Claiborne for the first time. I
>didn't even know it was an eclipse movie. That's the extent of my
>eclipse celebration, which I had planned on not celebrating at all.
>
>I really don't think it deserves all the hoopla it's getting.
>Bah humbug.
>
>-sw

sour grapes because you are so far out of the zone?
Janet US

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It is hopeless here. Anything like that is always hidden behind heavy
cloud

It must be wonderful to actually see what is going on up there


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