We’re being invaded!

[McStocks]

I'm all set........found my Y2K tinfoil hat and a can of Bud Lite hiding in the back of the fridge!

 

[Rick in Oregon]

Here in central Orygun on the high desert, we'll only have 37% coverage. No biggie for us, we'll be in the field for our annual Rat Rodeo, so when it occurs, a slight dimming of the sun, the rats go down for six minutes, then it's back to normal, and rats WILL fly again!



I've never understood why these events are such a big deal to so many. I've seen two total eclipses here, it got dark then light again. Wow.

 

[jds holler]

Was listening to one of the talk radio shows last night, and a few of the callers had traveled all over the world to view past eclipses, and were doing the same for this one. -- often mentioning "religious experience" to describe their feelings.

I guess we've always known that humans are pretty weird, and the ordinary ones seem to be getting less common. jd

 

[Fuj]

Well, change of plans !! Going to do ribs instead of the butt.
Brother found a Trader Joe's over in Ohio and snagged me a
bottle of their Siracha sauce. It's a little thinner then the original
Rooster Sauce, but man does it taste about the same. and about
a third in cost. Picked up my contribution this morning......Headed
back out to the butcher's and get me some brauts to give this
sauce a proper test......

 

[M-61]

The world's coming to an end. I read that in a book somewhere but forgot the year and I think it coincides with an eclipse.

I think the year would be relatively important.

 

[Webster]

State of emergency declared!!!
Yawn…..I have shop work.
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It' no big deal this will be my 2nd or 3rd. eclipse. I think the last one was 2017, the next 2035. I live near Cleveland it's in the center of the path which is probably 1000 miles long. Don't know why people want to view it in a big city. You can pull over to the side of the road or a parking lot anywhere to watch it. It's 4 hours start to finish. I'll be on my computer doing genealogy and peak outside at 3:15.

 

[joshb]

I'm all set........found my Y2K tinfoil hat and a can of Bud Lite hiding in the back of the fridge!

I have to make a new hat! Should I use regular tin foil or the heavy duty? Are there good plans for one somewhere?

 

[Cecil S.]

Was listening to one of the talk radio shows last night, and a few of the callers had traveled all over the world to view past eclipses, and were doing the same for this one. -- often mentioning "religious experience" to describe their feelings.

I guess we've always known that humans are pretty weird, and the ordinary ones seem to be getting less common. jd

Very well said. Sometimes I feel like " Holy Crap where did all these freaks come from" ..........uuggghhhh.

 

[Cecil S.]

I have to make a new hat! Should I use regular tin foil or the heavy duty? Are there good plans for one somewhere?

LMAO.....I will just use the old pie plate I used last time......now where did i put it?

 

[hogpatrol]

I plan on being at the range during the eclipse. I figure the mirage won't be as bad.

 

[joshb]

Very well said. Sometimes I feel like " Holy Crap where did all these freaks come from" ..........uuggghhhh.

We’re dealing with a generation that had their noses buried in their cell phones. They’ve been raised by the internet!

 

[jds holler]

I have to make a new hat! Should I use regular tin foil or the heavy duty? Are there good plans for one somewhere?

These days ya need to go full on heavy duty. -- Maybe incorporate a little chicken wire for shape and structure. jd

 

[Cecil S.]

These days ya need to go full on heavy duty. -- Maybe incorporate a little chicken wire for shape and structure. jd

Ahhhh yeah I think I got it but should I use the heavier foil for extra protection.....I really want to stay safe.

 

[Jpete]

Kerrville Motel 6 is getting 800.00 and Days Inn is 999.00 for one night. RV spots are 200-300 per day.

 

[Fuj]

These days ya need to go full on heavy duty. -- Maybe incorporate a little chicken wire for shape and structure. jd

Just use a big aluminum pot......LOL

 

[hogpatrol]

Just use a big aluminum pot......LOL

With the cost of aluminum these days, I'll just stick to my childhood leftover Ramar of the Jungle hat.

 

[Capt. Oblivious]

I have seen some places charging up to $1400 a night for a camping spot

Kerrville Motel 6 is getting 800.00 and Days Inn is 999.00 for one night. RV spots are 200-300 per day.

I heard of a place charging $1400 for n RV spot for 2 days

 

[akajiggs]

Eclipse? What eclipse? Hell, I thought all these people were coming to Arkansas for my 73rd birthday dinner.
Oh well, it's still a special day for me. Good food, family and cold drinks. What more can a man ask for.

 

[Kracken McGraw]

I think the year would be relatively important.

Nothing to discount for sure.

 

[JFrank]

I had a fairly good view of an eclipse when a younger man. It came and went similar to a cloudy day.