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[rick81721]

Does anyone else think it's funny that rick complains constantly about stinking jersey yet buys a place in Florida filled with nj and ny complaining snobs. Look I admit I would like an exit from nj too but it will be west or north not bum fuck flatsville. No offense Rick

PS don't tell Kev but we might maintain a presence in snj for the summers.

 

[MadisonDan]

there's another eclipse in 2024 that goes thru western pennsy,

Doubtful you'll make it that long.... That's 7 years away, which in Florida years is 63 years. Cause that what happens when you move to The Sunshine State.

 

[stb222]

PS don't tell Kev but we might maintain a presence in snj for the summers.

One flatland to another. What not go further north in the summer, new england or upstate New York?

 

[rick81721]

One flatland to another. What not go further north in the summer, new england or upstate New York?

Depending on what our son does we may get a condo around here. Otherwise will probably rent different places, still alot of the US to see.

 

[qclabrat]

where will you be for the 8/21 eclipse?
family is thinking to take a drive down towards the Tentucky area for the action

 

[rick81721]

where will you be for the 8/21 eclipse?
family is thinking to take a drive down towards the Tentucky area for the action

Long range weather forecast looks good. Right now looking at Nantahala national forest in southwest n. Carolina - Fontana village trails for my eclipse mtb ride.

 

[stb222]

I will in the Outer Banks, so if you are outside the shadow area, you will just see a partial blockage or none at all?

 

[qclabrat]

I will in the Outer Banks, so if you are outside the shadow area, you will just see a partial blockage or none at all?

partial

 

[rick81721]

I will in the Outer Banks, so if you are outside the shadow area, you will just see a partial blockage or none at all?

If you are that close it is worth the drive to totality.

 

[rick81721]

Hotel reserved for sunday night in Flowery Branch, Georgia. Sounds like hick city. Then 2.5 hr drive to the national forest. Latest weather forecast looks a little more gloomy but still a ways out.

 

[stb222]

If you are that close it is worth the drive to totality.

Sure, let me drive another 8 hours south

 

[rick81721]

Sure, let me drive another 8 hours south

Only 6 hrs bro!

 

[rottin']

Only 6 hrs bro!

@rick81721 I haven't read this whole thread, but did you get the eclipse glasses? I think I read somewhere that you can also use welding shield

 

[rick81721]

@rick81721 I haven't read this whole thread, but did you get the eclipse glasses? I think I read somewhere that you can also use welding shield

I have a solar filter from my telescope that I'll use for photos but yeah picked up the glasses at Lowe's. During the 2+ min of totality you can watch wth naked eyes.

 

[Patrick]

I may go outside tonight and look for Shooting Stars!

https://www.space.com/32868-perseid-meteor-shower-guide.html

 

[rick81721]

I may go outside tonight and look for Shooting Stars!

https://www.space.com/32868-perseid-meteor-shower-guide.html

Dud, especially with the moon. I saw one stinkin fireball in about 1 hr of watching the last 2 early mornings.

 

[Patrick]

Dud, especially with the moon. I saw one stinkin fireball in about 1 hr of watching the last 2 early mornings.

i was outside around 10:00 before the moon rose. Didn't see anything impressive, just some small stuff, about 1 every 2 minutes.
looking towards Cassiopeia.

it killed me that i was in the desert southwest, and couldn't star gaze because of the full moon. Also went to flagstaff, specifically to
go to the lowell observatory, and there were thunderstorms. Happens, reason to go back!

 

[Patrick]

SpaceX is at it again - launch and landing starting around 12:30 EST.

http://www.spacex.com/webcast

 

[Santapez]

If anyone wants to join us, my plan right now is mountain biking in Seneca, SC to see the eclipse.

 

[rick81721]

If anyone wants to join us, my plan right now is mountain biking in Seneca, SC to see the eclipse.

What trails are there? This could be a plan B destination for me dependent on weather/traffic.