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Great Eclipse of 2017

Discussion in 'Sports and News' started by MileHigh, Jul 22, 2017.

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  1. MileHigh

    MileHigh Moderator Staff Member

    One month out for the first total eclipse from coast to coast in the U.S. in 99 years. 200 million people are within one day's drive of being in the path of totality.

    I'm geeked up for it. Only about 90 percent totality for Denver and the Front Range, so I'm heading north into Wyoming and/or Nebraska -- along with millions of others, though I have alternate plans to avoid the mass rush the day before.

    Predictions of massive traffic jams, people camping out as early as Friday and Saturday along I-25. Millions packing into Casper. Last time I checked, one room available in Casper the night before the eclipse -- for $1,700.

    Anyone else have plans to check out the big show on Aug. 21 -- weather permitting?
     
    MileHigh, Jul 22, 2017
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  2. Starman

    Starman Well-Known Member

    A total solar eclipse will pass directly over my grave at 11:54 am on my 141st birthday. The first total eclipse in recorded history at that location.

    Woo hoo.
     
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    Starman, Jul 22, 2017
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  3. LanceyHoward

    LanceyHoward Well-Known Member

    I was thinking about going to Glendo reservior that morning from Denver. Thought I could leave at 4 A.M.. Normally a three hour drive and or so so I would allow six. Maybe I should leave earlier. I think finding a hotel north of Cheyenne is a no-hoper so would try for an early morning exit.
     
    Last edited: Jul 22, 2017
    LanceyHoward, Jul 22, 2017
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  4. DanOregon

    DanOregon Well-Known Member

    Local officials out this way are saying it will be a "trial run" of the Cascadia earthquake. I imagine local tourism people weren't pleased.
     
    DanOregon, Jul 22, 2017
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  5. BTExpress

    BTExpress Well-Known Member

    We'll get 98 percent totality, being about 50 miles away from the path. But the paper I work on is a capital city right on the path, so they're doing stories every week (would be surprised if they didn't do a special section).

    I suspect clouds/rain will fuck it up for a lot of people, however.
     
    BTExpress, Jul 22, 2017
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  6. Huggy

    Huggy Well-Known Member

     
    Huggy, Jul 22, 2017
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  7. bigpern23

    bigpern23 Well-Known Member

    I was pumped up for this, but I'm pretty far outside the path of totality. Thought about flying somewhere to see it, but doesn't look like we're going to do it.
     
    bigpern23, Jul 22, 2017
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  8. dixiehack

    dixiehack Well-Known Member

    The totality goes over my old hometown, so I can stay with my parents for free. The astronomy professors at the local college are putting together a viewing party at the football stadium, complete with free glasses.
     
    dixiehack, Jul 22, 2017
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  9. amraeder

    amraeder Well-Known Member

    Scheduled to be in a meeting @ work at the time....a meeting in the basement....
     
    amraeder, Jul 22, 2017
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  10. Dyno

    Dyno Well-Known Member

    I have a bunch of friends who are traveling to go see it but I really have no interest. I'm not sure why. I remember the eclipse in 1979 and found it very creepy. So enjoy the eclipse, all who are interested. I'll see footage on TV.
     
    Dyno, Jul 22, 2017
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  11. dixiehack

    dixiehack Well-Known Member

    dixiehack, Jul 22, 2017
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  12. MileHigh

    MileHigh Moderator Staff Member

    Glendo was high on my radar for several months, but keep hearing people need to be in place by Sunday afternoon -- 24 hours before it happens. I-25 is going to be a zoo. We were going to leave about 2 a.m. but decided to go backward. Heading up Saturday to South Dakota to Rushmore -- never been; it's about a six-hour drive -- the early Monday morning, drop into a little town in Nebraska that is directly over the path of totality.

    My brother-in-law got his pilot's license within the past year and is going to fly into the town early Monday morning. There's a big festival all weekend, but we've got seats at the airport along with glasses. I'm sure it's going to be crowded everywhere, but Wyoming is supposed to be off-the-charts nuts.
     
    MileHigh, Jul 22, 2017
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