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I wish. How cool would that be! But, we will be able to see a partial eclipse. I am going to make sure to go outside on break to catch a little bit of it (with proper glasses, of course).
I think I'm in the path. Hopefully I won't forget.

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I'm going! It's close enough to drive there and back in a long day. Why not? Probably never have the chance again.

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It's next Monday. I am sure you can figure out the time easily enough. You could probably rent out your backyard, LOL. There are other people in the cone that are doing that!!!

Edited to correct error of the day it occurs smiling smiley

Edited 1 time(s). Last edit at 08/15/2017 08:35PM by JASFLALMT.
Lisa. It's not next Friday. It's next Monday.

There are reasons that a body stays in motion
At the moment only demons come to mind
I knew it was Monday. Mostly because I talked to my brother about it while he was making his travel arrangements to STL months ago. He and the fam are going to miss it by one day.

Equal rights for others does not mean fewer rights for you. It's not pie.
"I prefer someone who burns the flag and then wraps themselves up in the Constitution over someone who burns the Constitution and then wraps themselves up in the flag." -Molly Ivins
Never try to teach a pig to sing. It's a waste of your time and it really annoys the pig.
I live in Charleston, but trust me you don't want to come here. Traffic is terrible on a normal day and it's supposed to be much worse during the eclipse. The nerd is me is going to enjoy it from home! Stores keep selling out of the glasses.

Edited 1 time(s). Last edit at 08/15/2017 09:10PM by low country mystery shopper.
I need backyard to sleep in. have tent will travel. people in the cone will be in nigthtime darkneess so i think u will know when its happening.
Forgetting was a joke, but here are plenty of places people could be and not be able to see it happening. Casinos and department stores come to mind as places with no windows.

Some maps I saw a couple of months ago had me thinking my house was outside the total eclipse. I found some better ones showing it cuts through the St. Louis area. Luckily, I'm far enough west.

Equal rights for others does not mean fewer rights for you. It's not pie.
"I prefer someone who burns the flag and then wraps themselves up in the Constitution over someone who burns the Constitution and then wraps themselves up in the flag." -Molly Ivins
Never try to teach a pig to sing. It's a waste of your time and it really annoys the pig.


Edited 1 time(s). Last edit at 08/15/2017 10:32PM by LisaSTL.
We would be able to see totality from our back yard, but Hubby and I figured it would be more fun to be in a communal setting. He took a vacation day, and we're volunteering for crowd control at a nearby retreat center that's opening its grounds to the public (LisaSTL, it's LaSalle, off of 109, in case you're interested).

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Neat idea! I might try to head on over there. I do have to get ready for a family reunion and 100th birthday party for my Gram, so time may not be on my sidesad smiley

Equal rights for others does not mean fewer rights for you. It's not pie.
"I prefer someone who burns the flag and then wraps themselves up in the Constitution over someone who burns the Constitution and then wraps themselves up in the flag." -Molly Ivins
Never try to teach a pig to sing. It's a waste of your time and it really annoys the pig.
I will be watching a partial from the roof of NASA Headquarters!

For anyone interested in seeing the eclipse, whether totality or partial, check NASA's website for information.

[eclipse2017.nasa.gov]

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My husband took my car in to get the oil changed the other day and they gave him a couple pairs of the glasses. I guess that means we'll be able to see it from where I live. Which is odd because we have some local friends who are traveling to see it.
sensei, just about everywhere in the US will have at least a partial view of the solar eclipse, but only certain areas across the US will see a total eclipse. Your friends who are traveling undoubtedly want to see it in it's entirety.
If going to the place Kathy will be doesn't work out, I should just get a few of my neighbors together for a solar eclipse party on my patio. Anyone have eclipse cocktail suggestionssmiling smiley

Equal rights for others does not mean fewer rights for you. It's not pie.
"I prefer someone who burns the flag and then wraps themselves up in the Constitution over someone who burns the Constitution and then wraps themselves up in the flag." -Molly Ivins
Never try to teach a pig to sing. It's a waste of your time and it really annoys the pig.
MOON MUNCHIES
galaxy cakes & moon pies & cosmic cocktails. article straight from st louis today.
[www.stltoday.com]

COSMIC COCKTAILS
It is a strong but fruity drink made from bourbon, Chambord (a raspberry liqueur), muddled raspberries, cranberry juice and a splash of lime for acidic balance. It’s light, it’s refreshing and it goes down easily. If you serve a couple, your guests may think the moon is blocking the sun.
I suspect if you go to your favorite liquor store they'll be able to give you some ideas :-)
@LisaSTL wrote:

If going to the place Kathy will be doesn't work out, I should just get a few of my neighbors together for a solar eclipse party on my patio. Anyone have eclipse cocktail suggestionssmiling smiley

Happiness is not a goal; it is a by-product. Eleanor Roosevelt
That's pretty darned funny, Ninja.

How about something with some Moonshine? I'm sure Corona and Blue Moon beer would be good, too.
Be sure to watch safely!!!! I have my solar eclipse glasses and I bought them for all the grandkids. Unfortunately I won't be able to watch it with them. I have 2 extra glasses (bought some for my husband and I I and then received 2 more from the observatory we're members of) I'm trying to decide what to do with them. Sell them on Craig's list? Hold on to them until the day of the eclipse and then give them to a couple of people who don't have them? Not sure.

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Equal rights for others does not mean fewer rights for you. It's not pie.
"I prefer someone who burns the flag and then wraps themselves up in the Constitution over someone who burns the Constitution and then wraps themselves up in the flag." -Molly Ivins
Never try to teach a pig to sing. It's a waste of your time and it really annoys the pig.
Nah, I'll pass on this one. I'll catch the next one. However, my son is taking his bike down there - 600 or 700 miles or so. Keep an eye out for him MsNinja - 6'2' ridng a Harley. Doesn't have a tent.
Jake, you do realize that "the next one" may be when you are dead? The last one I was probably 10 year old, and it was a partial eclipse. I am now 55.
@sassymmmm wrote:

Be sure to watch safely!!!! I have my solar eclipse glasses and I bought them for all the grandkids. Unfortunately I won't be able to watch it with them. I have 2 extra glasses (bought some for my husband and I I and then received 2 more from the observatory we're members of) I'm trying to decide what to do with them. Sell them on Craig's list? Hold on to them until the day of the eclipse and then give them to a couple of people who don't have them? Not sure.

eBay ASAP. Going for $30-$40 a pair if "Nasa compliant"

MegglesKat
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