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Post by Sharon on Aug 7, 2017 10:12:59 GMT -5
There are multiple hotels that are under investigation for price gouging or doing things like canceling existing reservations, without notifying anyone, and then re-renting the rooms for double the rate. linkI am just ready for this whole thing to be over. I am hearing rumors that our business may close for the day, fingers crossed. I do not want to deal with the people., traffic etc. |
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Post by zibazinski on Aug 7, 2017 10:22:32 GMT -5
There are multiple hotels that are under investigation for price gouging or doing things like canceling existing reservations, without notifying anyone, and then re-renting the rooms for double the rate. linkI am just ready for this whole thing to be over. I am hearing rumors that our business may close for the day, fingers crossed. I do not want to deal with the people., traffic etc. Red Lion made no bones about the fact they'd tripled their rates. Flat out said it was because of the eclipse even though the eclipse would be over days before then. |
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Post by Sharon on Aug 17, 2017 9:01:58 GMT -5
And so it begins They are reporting large traffic backups in areas of central Oregon. Prineville backup Prineville has a population of about 9200 people. I read that the backup was up to 14 miles long. There are also reports of gas stations in the Bend area running out of gas already. Gas Shortages link |
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Post by zibazinski on Aug 17, 2017 9:03:14 GMT -5
Yup, we aren't going anywhere Sunday or Monday.
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Post by andi9899 on Aug 17, 2017 9:56:35 GMT -5
We were talking about that yesterday. I'm taking my computer home with me this Friday. I can always work from home. Traffic sucks on my route to work every day. We're right in the path of the eclipse too. One of the school districts is shutting down on Monday which I find stupid.
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Post by milee on Aug 17, 2017 11:45:00 GMT -5
My boys talked me into going at the last minute. Could be a fun family trip or it could be a nightmare... who knows? In any case, there are no solar eclipse glasses to be had anywhere around here or online and I don't want to risk not finding any along the way, so I'm bringing welding helmets from work. That should make for some interesting family photos. If you're in the GA/SC area and you run across a small blonde lady and two skinny kids wearing welding helmets... that's us.   |
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Post by andi9899 on Aug 17, 2017 12:02:48 GMT -5
My boys talked me into going at the last minute. Could be a fun family trip or it could be a nightmare... who knows? In any case, there are no solar eclipse glasses to be had anywhere around here or online and I don't want to risk not finding any along the way, so I'm bringing welding helmets from work. That should make for some interesting family photos. If you're in the GA/SC area and you run across a small blonde lady and two skinny kids wearing welding helmets... that's us. Check with the local library. I saw something about libraries being given glasses to distribute. I called my local library who told me that the ones they have were for their viewing event and redirected me to the visitors bureau who said I could get 2 per person. I sent Thing 2 and my niece and got 4 pair. They are the ISO approved ones. |
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Post by zibazinski on Aug 17, 2017 12:39:25 GMT -5
I just got mine at an eye doctors office.
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Post by MN-Investor on Aug 20, 2017 14:01:20 GMT -5
My brother and his wife and four daughters (ages 13-21) are taking off from southern Minnesota at midnight tonight to drive to Nebraska. They were going to play it by ear, see where the clouds are, etc. They have an app to show them where they are relative to the totality path. My brother is an excellent amateur photographer who has lots of expensive camera gear along with new sun filters, so it will be interesting to see the photos he takes.
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Post by weltschmerz on Aug 20, 2017 14:32:15 GMT -5
A solar eclipse isn't that rare. They happen around every 18 months.
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Post by dee27 on Aug 20, 2017 15:29:22 GMT -5
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Post by Artemis Windsong on Aug 20, 2017 15:39:18 GMT -5
I shared this on fb. eta: I wonder how many couples are planning eclipse conception.  |
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Post by Tennesseer on Aug 20, 2017 15:50:12 GMT -5
A solar eclipse isn't that rare. They happen around every 18 months. The last total eclipse to cross the total width of the lower 48 states of the U.S. (Pacific ocean to Atlantic ocean) was in 1918. So yes, it is rare. Total eclipses that cross a section here and there of the lower 48 states is more common. |
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Post by Tennesseer on Aug 20, 2017 15:51:42 GMT -5
I shared this on fb. eta: I wonder how many couples are planning eclipse conception during totality. Fixed. |
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Post by Artemis Windsong on Aug 20, 2017 16:04:40 GMT -5
WOW. Pretty narrow window. I would say anytime from start to finish with reruns of videos. Full coverage on multiple p  latforms. |
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Post by Knee Deep in Water Chloe on Aug 20, 2017 21:19:20 GMT -5
We live at 97% totality. We will not be leaving our little town tomorrow.
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Post by zibazinski on Aug 20, 2017 21:21:38 GMT -5
We are 99.2. Yup we're not budging.
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Post by weltschmerz on Aug 20, 2017 22:16:54 GMT -5
A solar eclipse isn't that rare. They happen around every 18 months. The last total eclipse to cross the total width of the lower 48 states of the U.S. (Pacific ocean to Atlantic ocean) was in 1918. So yes, it is rare. Total eclipses that cross a section here and there of the lower 48 states is more common. I wasn't talking about the 48 states. I was speaking in general. A total solar eclipse happens somewhere on the planet every 18 months. It is a popular misconception that the phenomenon of a total eclipse of the sun is a rare occurrence. Quite the contrary. Approximately once every 18 months (on average) a total solar eclipse is visible from some place on the Earth’s surface. That's two totalities for every three years. www.space.com/25644-total-solar-eclipses-frequency-explained.html |
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Post by Tennesseer on Aug 20, 2017 22:19:05 GMT -5
We are 99.2. Yup we're not budging. May rain tomorrow around peak eclipse time (southern summer thunderstorms as you well know).  |
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Post by zibazinski on Aug 20, 2017 22:42:33 GMT -5
I'm in PNW
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Post by andi9899 on Aug 21, 2017 8:22:49 GMT -5
We're in the path of totality and it's raining. Watch us miss the eclipse because of the storm.
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Post by zibazinski on Aug 21, 2017 8:56:58 GMT -5
We're in the path of totality and it's raining. Watch us miss the eclipse because of the storm. 😢 |
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Post by Tennesseer on Aug 21, 2017 9:20:38 GMT -5
We're in the path of totality and it's raining. Watch us miss the eclipse because of the storm. 😢 How's the weather in the PNW this morning? Is it going to be good for you? |
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Post by zibazinski on Aug 21, 2017 9:55:44 GMT -5
How's the weather in the PNW this morning? Is it going to be good for you? Excellent. We're in the sweet spot, away from the fog at the coast and the smoke from the fires. |
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Post by billisonboard on Aug 21, 2017 10:04:18 GMT -5
My wife has managed to suck any possible joy out of the event. The latest was this morning with a report from "an eye doctor" that even the glasses are no guarantee. They might not fit right. Manufacture flaw. Etc, etc, etc. Be afraid, be very afraid. |
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Post by zibazinski on Aug 21, 2017 10:06:49 GMT -5
Oh, well, I'm using the glasses and I'm viewing
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Post by andi9899 on Aug 21, 2017 10:10:28 GMT -5
Oh, well, I'm using the glasses and I'm viewing Me too. Well, providing the clouds don't block everything. |
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Post by billisonboard on Aug 21, 2017 10:15:02 GMT -5
Oh, well, I'm using the glasses and I'm viewing I am going to also. |
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Post by Deleted on Aug 21, 2017 10:15:37 GMT -5
Oh, well, I'm using the glasses and I'm viewing Me too. Although husband forgot his and I did feel obligated to call this grown man and tell him he can't look at the sun now, because he will be tempted! I love him, but he's really not all that mature about some things. |
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Post by zibazinski on Aug 21, 2017 10:16:20 GMT -5
Oh, well, I'm using the glasses and I'm viewing I am going to also. So in a few days when we're all walking around with our white canes, we'll party! |
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