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08-22-2017, 05:35 AM
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270 miles, 1/4 tank of gas, sleeping in the front seat of truck (1.5hr worth) $2.00 glasses, $10.00 filter for telescope, 62 mile traffic jam coming home. Witnessing a total eclipse....WORTH EVERY PENNY !! 
The 21st was 35 years for the wife and I. I've always promised her...the Sun, the Moon and the Stars...and I delivered this time !!! Out of the Park Baby !!
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08-22-2017, 11:02 AM
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Join Date: Jul 2013
Location: Southern Arizona
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Originally Posted by TheWolfPaq82
270 miles, 1/4 tank of gas, sleeping in the front seat of truck (1.5hr worth) $2.00 glasses, $10.00 filter for telescope, 62 mile traffic jam coming home. Witnessing a total eclipse....WORTH EVERY PENNY !!
The 21st was 35 years for the wife and I. I've always promised her...the Sun, the Moon and the Stars...and I delivered this time !!! Out of the Park Baby !! |
Congratulations on your anniversary!
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08-22-2017, 03:50 PM
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Join Date: May 2017
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Originally Posted by Sharon455
Congratulations on your anniversary!
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Thank You !
I'll promise her the same in April of 2024. 
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08-22-2017, 04:05 PM
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Join Date: Aug 2016
Location: Bow WA
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We were at "Solartown" Madras Or. The alfalfa farmer delivered everything that they promised. It was a good camping spot. The trip down took 5 hours; the return trip took 25 hours. I was very thankful for driving a Ram diesel tow vehicle in that stop and go traffic with steep hills on single lane roads.
The event was worth it. A fantastic!
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08-22-2017, 04:39 PM
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Just as confused as you
Join Date: Aug 2013
Location: south central Wisconsin
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The Man In The Moon must have a ringside seat, but I don't think it was as spectacular.
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08-22-2017, 05:17 PM
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Join Date: Feb 2017
Location: Comstock
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Awesome pics!!!
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08-23-2017, 07:39 AM
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Insert witty title here
Join Date: Apr 2016
Location: About 30 miles west of Beantown.
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Forever in my memory. Forever in my heart.
Laurie J. Wood 3/22/67 - 8/23/19
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08-23-2017, 07:52 AM
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Join Date: Mar 2014
Location: Saint Louis
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we were lucky, we live in the path of totality in South St Louis. We planned on going to a park where we would have had 2 minutes of totality, but decided to watch it at our house where we had 1 minute 16 secs. We saved alot of traffic, had our own bathroom, and had AC and a fan as needed.
One of the most incredible things I have seen in my life
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08-23-2017, 09:55 AM
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Join Date: Apr 2017
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08-23-2017, 11:29 PM
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Join Date: Jan 2017
Location: Central Texas
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Glad we traveled for the Eclipse!
We drove to Missouri from Texas, went to a small town county fairgrounds where there were about 300-400 other people. The local Chamber of Commerce was providing a free lunch. There were probably 75-80 people from out of town. According to the fireman I talked to they though there were a couple of thousand extra people in town overall.
My wife and I enjoyed it greatly. The two minutes and 20 seconds of totality we had was worth all the time driving and the cost of the campgrounds, too. We used the visit to see her extended family in a couple of different areas of Missouri. No traffic, no problems (other than a tire tread separating-- posted elsewhere) and a good trip. In 2024, if I live to see it, we will stay closer to home. We'll still have to leave the house, but should be able to get to totality in under 30 minutes or so.
This photo was about 1 minute before totality. My wife was SUPER impressed by the solar corona and the flares that were visible during totality!
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08-24-2017, 04:29 AM
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Insert witty title here
Join Date: Apr 2016
Location: About 30 miles west of Beantown.
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Are you ready for the Eclipse ?
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