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cshenk

jmcquown wrote in rec.food.cooking:

> 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

You know how crickets start up on the early evening? I'm hearing them.

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