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| You do not have permissi Join Date: Aug 2001 Location: midwest 
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			Look at the Moon's tail for all the space alien ships. They are there.   
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			[QUOTE=Steve Carlton;12226336]Unless you've seen one, you have no idea what you'd be missing. Geez- it goes right by your house... Seen every one that was here in almost 71 years. Seen one, seen..... We are in the 94% area. 
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			I'll agree that seeing one takes the shine out of the next one. You've stood in the path of totality? Traveling to Portland, OR to stay with my aunt wasn't a big lift, but I'm so glad I did it. I'm too busy and too poor to go see this one, and I believe it'll be 20 years before the next one hits the USA. Unless I hit the Lotto, then I can fly my Lear Jet to Nova Scotia. 
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| I see you Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: NJ 
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			I'm going to sacrifice a chicken to the gods of weather on Sunday night.
		 
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			There is a really big difference between total solar eclipse, annular solar eclipse, or a partial eclipse.  You can only see the corona during the total. Seeing the corona will be a special delight for those in the actual path. 
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|  04-04-2024, 10:10 AM | 
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 At least total eclipse isn't as rare, and much less so if you're willing to travel (especially internationally). 
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Yep, I'm 2 for 3 in the last 5-10 years.
		 
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|  04-04-2024, 10:17 AM | 
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Thanks. I have a mean-ass hen you can use.
		 
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| unsafe at any speed Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Arkansas 
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 I live in the path of totality.... Come for a visit Steve.... Small airport just a few miles from the house where you can land. Bring your Carly Simon CD with you.   
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|  04-04-2024, 11:40 AM | 
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 But seriously kids, it's worth making more than a little effort to see. It is nothing like pictures or any experience of a partial or annular eclipse. I'm as far from "mystical and woo" as it comes and still it's quite a show. Two previous ones (1991 Baja MX and 2017 Wyoming/Nebraska) for me. It'll be #2 for Mrs mjohnson and spawn - and now that our schedules are opening up we're looking for the next one wherever it might be. If you're in a crowd during totality, turn around and get some photos of your fellow viewers - anyone can find at any time far better images of the actual sun/moon/coronae/etc but those pictures don't capture the entirety of the thing... 
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			Steve owes me some money for some unauthorized charges he made on my credit card years ago....   Trying to get him within arms reach so I can collect. 
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|  04-04-2024, 12:48 PM | 
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August 2026, Spanish coast at what looks like sunset or midday in Iceland, fyi. Greenland as well but I'm not sure on the infrastructure up there...
		 
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			Bill- what's the new expiration date for your Mastercard? I'm trying to book the flight right now.
		 
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|  04-04-2024, 02:05 PM | 
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Looks like it passes over northern Spain (Valencia near the Med) and then Reykjavik is also in the path.  Cool, either one of those would probably be great spots.  I'd love to go to iceland and know a few folks that have been in the past few years.  I've been to Southern Spain, but would love to see the North as well.
		 
				__________________ Steve '08 Boxster RS60 Spyder #0099/1960 - never named a car before, but this is Charlotte. '88 targa  SOLD 2004 - gone but not forgotten Last edited by masraum; 04-04-2024 at 02:13 PM.. | ||
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As long as Bill's paying, you ought to fly into Valencia a few days early, charter a jet to fly from there to Reykjavik during the eclipse, and then spend a week in Iceland after.
		 
				__________________ Steve '08 Boxster RS60 Spyder #0099/1960 - never named a car before, but this is Charlotte. '88 targa  SOLD 2004 - gone but not forgotten | ||
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			Locally there are acting like it is the end of the world,  moving outside activities,  including sports practices inside,  telling parents to keep their kids home for safety reasons   Think about it, when is the last time you saw a group of kids looking up, they are too busy looking at their phones.   
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Sounds great! You book the flights, and include tickets for yourself and the wife. Looking forward to it!
		 
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|  04-04-2024, 02:23 PM | 
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			For those of you wanting to purchase a solar filter for your camera. https://www.amazon.com/dp/B002SYD2EM?maas=maas_adg_B3EB614F58B7203381A21A312 EBC5925_afap_abs&ref_=aa_maas&tag=maas&_kx=HH-69sHW5Ym3_NFxojSwsnwXc51WRMuUE2mPcuJ59hc.TxGqJ5 
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|  04-04-2024, 02:23 PM | 
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			It's getting close enough now that the weathermen feel confident for a Monday forecast. Ours is 63 degrees and showers.....Will I need a special 'Eclipse Raincoat' along with the 'Eclipse Glasses'?   
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 https://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/1333829-REG/hoya_xpd_82nd100000_pro_nd100000_solar_filter.html 
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