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The Solar Eclipse is on August 21. Parts of Wyoming and Nebraska will be in the path of the total eclipse. Is anyone going? any interesting plans or ideas?
We're going to try to see it in Alliance, Neb.
Great-Kazoo
07-29-2017, 20:04
Be close by, outside scottsbluff
Bailey Guns
07-29-2017, 20:11
The path of total eclipse is about 175 miles south of us. It'll be near total here, but not quite. I'm working during the day so I'll definitely have a chance to see it assuming the sky is clear...which it most likely will be. Should be cool.
I'm heading up to Casper to see it and hopefully get some cool photos/video.
We have family going up to WY. They have a friend with property in the path. I'll be watching on TV and the Interwebs.
Something along US 26 from Torrington, WY to Scottsbluff, NE. No need to get up too early as it should be in those area just after noon.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cvE4lY5RGqQ
Something along US 26 from Torrington, WY to Scottsbluff, NE. No need to get up too early as it should be in those area just after noon.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cvE4lY5RGqQ
Looks like it'll be passing over Casper right about 11:40am.
Great-Kazoo
07-29-2017, 22:40
Something along US 26 from Torrington, WY to Scottsbluff, NE. No need to get up too early as it should be in those area just after noon.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cvE4lY5RGqQ
If one thinks any north bound roadway will not be crowded. By all means sleep in. We're going up the day before, hopefully get some coyote plinking in.
If one thinks any north bound roadway will not be crowded. By all means sleep in. We're going up the day before, hopefully get some coyote plinking in.
I was thinking about it, but 2 star hotels in the area are charging $1200+ for the night. I'll probably just get up early and bring some energy drinks with.
I'm trying to get a friend to fly me and the wife to Erie to Wheatland.... on the edge , expect 2 min instead of 2:30
If one thinks any north bound roadway will not be crowded. By all means sleep in. We're going up the day before, hopefully get some coyote plinking in.
I wasn't too concerned about it and then someone brought it up because he had been in a hurricane evacuation in Houston, said it could take 6x longer than normal to travel, and in Wyoming the authorities are very concerned. I have heard that they are having meetings with the locals telling them to gas up and have plenty of supplies. I don't think its going to turn into mad max, but there are concerns.
If you look online you can find references to the logistic concerns. Here are some too:
http://carhengesolareclipse2017.com/
http://www.conversecountytourism.com/event/total-solar-eclipse/
https://gowyoevents.com/
http://www.glendoeclipse.com/
These also have facebook pages which i didn't copy because many of you don't use social media.
https://www.greatamericaneclipse.com/statistics/
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OtterbatHellcat
07-30-2017, 13:15
I gotta be at work, but I'll be out there with my welder helmet on just like in '89 or whenever that was for us here.
It's total bullshit that those little hotels up there in WY took reservations well in advance (like a year), ....but then realized why they had been made, and then butt jacked everyone that already had them.
Fukkers.
Bailey Guns
07-30-2017, 15:02
Some are taking it really seriously:
PORTLAND, Ore. (AP) — Gov. Kate Brown is authorizing the Oregon National Guard to deploy soldiers to help deal with an influx of tourists during next month's total solar eclipse.
Oregon Public Broadcasting reports that the National Guard will stage six aircraft and about 150 soldiers and airmen ahead of the Aug. 21 celestial event.
Some airlines are getting into the game, too, offering special "eclipse flights" along the path.
theGinsue
07-30-2017, 15:20
Surprised no one has posted this yet, so I will...
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I'm planning on driving north to check it out, leaving that Sunday but unsure of where I'm headed at this time. I just know that I won't be on i25 or headed towards Casper as it's going to be a mess.
Be close by, outside scottsbluff
Where at? That's where my wife and I are both from and we're taking some friends back. Debating if we want to try to camp for the weekend or just take a day trip since the camp spots are all going to be packed.
I will be in Cheyenne staring at it.
If anyone's passing though around 2ish, let me know and we can grab a pint.
Great-Kazoo
07-30-2017, 19:56
Where at? That's where my wife and I are both from and we're taking some friends back. Debating if we want to try to camp for the weekend or just take a day trip since the camp spots are all going to be packed.
Down the road, east of there, Bayard.
If 1/2 the people who left Scottsbluff, go back it would shut down 76, 80 & 71 for a month.
Im headed up to Casper Aug.19-21. staying at the Candlewood suites. All I know is that its gonna be packed, Wy is worried about gas shortages. There are so many plans flying in they don't know where to put them. Its gonna be fun....lol
JohnTRourke
07-30-2017, 21:17
see, this is what worries me. I wanted to go, it's not far
but most of these towns in Wyoming are TINY. Even a small upsurge in weekend traffic buries them
and a bunch of Denver assholes coming for the day?
no bathrooms, food, fuel, etc.
ehhhh, i can do without seeing with 5 million of my closest friends. Plus everyone is going to leave afterwards right at noon and just bury I-25
Down the road, east of there, Bayard.
If 1/2 the people who left Scottsbluff, go back it would shut down 76, 80 & 71 for a month.
Nice. Sister in law has a place in Bayard.
Can't wait for the Mexican food in Scottsbluff.
Great-Kazoo
07-30-2017, 21:34
Nice. Sister in law has a place in Bayard.
Can't wait for the Mexican food in Scottsbluff.
We're suppose to plink some fur bearing critters on private land.
Which place you suggest.
We're suppose to plink some fur bearing critters on private land.
Which place you suggest.
We may or may not do the same.
If you mean Scottsbluff the places I like are Rosita's (beef panchos) Taco Town (combination platter w/ taco fried light) Taco De Oro (also combo platter) & El Charrito (combo platter or enchilada plate) are the places I like. Probably in that order. All are great. Authentic Mexican food joints started by migrant workers who moved to ScoBlo to work the fields & stuck around. When I tell people that some of the best Mexican food I've had in the world is in Scottsbluff NE they look at me like I just kicked their dog. I have yet to take someone back & have them disagree with me after trying for themselves though.
... When I tell people that some of the best Mexican food I've had in the world is in Scottsbluff NE they look at me like I just kicked their dog. I have yet to take someone back & have them disagree with me after trying for themselves though.
That makes sense. I have been known to share with people that the worst Mexican food I've ever had was in Ensenada, Mexico. Unlike real estate, location is not the most important factor in food. [Flower]
hurley842002
07-31-2017, 15:27
Unlike real estate, location is not the most important factor in food. [Flower]
Truth! Had some great Mexican food when I was in Brunswick Georgia a couple years ago, can't for the life of me remember the name, but the Coronas were really cold too.
I guess I will drive North on I-25 in the afternoon and wave to all the people parked on I-25 South coming back to the Metro. :) My dislike for crowds and traffic jams is greater than my desire to see the eclipse.
Officials Warn Consumers Of Counterfeit Tickets Ahead Of Solar Eclipse (http://www.theonion.com/article/officials-warn-consumers-counterfeit-tickets-ahead-56506)
WASHINGTON—Saying the agency has already detected numerous instances of the fraudulent activity, the Federal Trade Commission warned consumers Friday to watch out for counterfeit tickets being sold to the upcoming solar eclipse. “We advise people to be on the lookout for unauthorized agents selling fake paper and/or electronic tickets to the total solar eclipse on August 21,” said Thomas Pahl, acting director of the FTC’s Bureau of Consumer Protection, explaining that an estimated 5,000 phony tickets to the astronomical phenomenon have already been sold through outlets such as Craigslist and eBay, with prices ranging from $25 for general admission passes to thousands of dollars for bogus “all-access” VIP packages. “Unfortunately, this kind of scam isn’t uncommon with must-see events like this one. While we’re doing our best to crack down on these sham vendors, we want to remind everyone that caution is always the first line of defense. None of these tickets will be honored, and no refunds will be given.” Pahl went on to remind consumers that official eclipse tickets can be purchased exclusively through Ticketmaster at www.ticketmaster.com/eclipse.
Great-Kazoo
07-31-2017, 19:20
Who DA fuk is buying tickets see an eclipse?
Who DA fuk is buying tickets see an eclipse?
Shhhhhhh, Ticketmaster is the official ticket seller. Haven't you ever heard of Pay Per View? [flamingo]
OtterbatHellcat
07-31-2017, 19:39
but most of these towns in Wyoming are TINY. Even a small upsurge in weekend traffic buries them
and a bunch of Denver assholes coming for the day?
Think of the costs that will be incurred from all the trash that low class people will leave behind....roadside bathroom activity, the trash that inconsiderate people leave behind them, etc. etc. I'll bet many local folks are significantly pissed off when the whole deal is over with. Yeah, some small businesses will gain some profit, but the mess afterwards will leave an equal impact for sure.
The eclipse will be a field day for home burglars! Millions of people leaving and posting about it on social media.
Lots of towns in the direct path, like Sun Valley, ID, are having emergency meetings this week to plan for the onslaught; presumably this is happening elsewhere. They're warning residents to stock up on food and fuel because they know they can't handle it. Highway mayhem is assured.
I'll be rafting for a week on the Main Salmon river, far from the madding crowds, (merely 98% totality, somehow I think we'll enjoy it). [House protected but seems unlikely evil-doers frequent this forum.]
Im headed up to Casper Aug.19-21. staying at the Candlewood suites. All I know is that its gonna be packed, Wy is worried about gas shortages. There are so many plans flying in they don't know where to put them. Its gonna be fun....lol
I'm at the Ramkota from the 18th through the 21st, attending Astrocon (https://astrocon2017.astroleague.org/).
Yhea, a little worried about how long it'll take to get back. Might just go back roads.
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Great-Kazoo
08-06-2017, 12:05
I'm at the Ramkota from the 18th through the 21st, attending Astrocon (https://astrocon2017.astroleague.org/).
Yhea, a little worried about how long it'll take to get back. Might just go back roads. [Beer]
O2
GFL.
http://www.govtech.com/em/disaster/Cheyenne-Wyoming-Area-Emergency-Responders-Prepare-for-Solar-Eclipse-Crowds.html
http://www.kcwy13.com/content/news/Casper-Eclipse-Preparations-on-the-Home-Stretch--438597083.html
As nearly 35 to 50 thousand anticipated visitors arrive in Casper, one big concern is traffic (ya think)
I'm going to try to find a spot north of Sydney and spend time a cabelas waiting for traffic to die down. I don't care what time I get back to HR.
I would rather lounge on a backroad than idle on I25
Um, yeah.....fukabunchathat. I ain't travelling anywhere just so I can watch the sun go dark for a few minutes.
BushMasterBoy
08-06-2017, 13:26
Whats really weird is be around a lot of noisy wildlife. When the eclipse occurs, they will get very quiet. Same in the Florida swamps when the Space Shuttle takes off at night. Even the crickets shut up.
I'm going to try to find a spot north of Sydney and spend time a cabelas waiting for traffic to die down. I don't care what time I get back to HR.
I would rather lounge on a backroad than idle on I25
Ditto, I took Tuesday off work as well, in case I don't get home until very late and/or I'm exhausted after the commute.
I'd really like to see it and may go for it.
I'm guessing the media is going to go nuts with traffic reports, gas shortages and more. Climate Change will be a probable cause.
funkymonkey1111
08-06-2017, 17:04
see, this is what worries me. I wanted to go, it's not far
but most of these towns in Wyoming are TINY. Even a small upsurge in weekend traffic buries them
and a bunch of Denver assholes coming for the day?
no bathrooms, food, fuel, etc.
ehhhh, i can do without seeing with 5 million of my closest friends. Plus everyone is going to leave afterwards right at noon and just bury I-25
i guess those small town assholes will just have to put up with it, eh? That's the price you pay for being a hick
i guess those small town assholes will just have to put up with it, eh? That's the price you pay for being a hick
[Shock]
hurley842002
08-06-2017, 19:10
[Shock]
No need to be shocked, I wouldn't expect anything less from him, zero class...
So it won't even be worth bothering with here in Denver?
funkymonkey1111
08-06-2017, 20:53
So it won't even be worth bothering with here in Denver?
Denver will have 92.4% coverage.
funkymonkey1111
08-06-2017, 20:56
No need to be shocked, I wouldn't expect anything less from him, zero class...
Wait, does this mean we're not friends anymore?
Wait, does this mean we're not friends anymore?
You know, I'm getting mighty sick of seeing your attitude come out like a 4chan reject. It seems every time I log onto the board, you're acting like an absolute jerk. Do you need to write this on a sticky note and put it on your monitor? BE NICE.
You know, I'm getting mighty sick of seeing your attitude come out like a 4chan reject. It seems every time I log onto the board, you're acting like an absolute jerk. Do you need to write this on a sticky note and put it on your monitor? BE NICE.
Good advice to follow
GilpinGuy
08-06-2017, 23:05
I'm proud to be a small town hick (no town, really).
Regarding the eclipse, I'm just going to drink goats blood, dance around a dung fire and pierce some private part of my body during the 2 minutes. Standard for being in the 90%+ path. Those 100%ers are REALLY hard core. Keep your women, children and livestock hidden.
I'm proud to be a small town hick (no town, really).
Regarding the eclipse, I'm just going to drink goats blood, dance around a dung fire and pierce some private part of my body during the 2 minutes. Standard for being in the 90%+ path. Those 100%ers are REALLY hard core. Keep your women, children and livestock hidden.
Eclipse party at GG's!!
GilpinGuy
08-07-2017, 00:04
Eclipse party at GG's!!
Bring your own goats blood - I'm not made of money.
BushMasterBoy
08-07-2017, 01:58
I'm going to Devils Tower and wait for the mother ship!
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Denver will have 92.4% coverage.
Keep in mind, 1-99.9999% is mildly interesting. There's a world of differnce between 99.9999 and 100%.
So if you think you'll get 92.4% of the effect with a 92.4% eclipse, you're wrong.
O2
Marine24
08-07-2017, 13:07
Denver will have 92.4% coverage.
Link to what it will look like in Denver:
https://www.timeanddate.com/eclipse/in/usa/denver
We need to start spreading rumors about some sort of biblical apocalypse on the 21st so people will freak out when the sky goes dark.
Great-Kazoo
08-07-2017, 16:14
We need to start spreading rumors about some sort of biblical apocalypse on the 21st so people will freak out when the sky goes dark.
No need to do that. There's numerous people and religious orgs who might be sampling some jim jones jungle juice, that day.
theGinsue
08-07-2017, 18:02
That reminds me of the 39 Heaven's Gate cult suicides in '97 during the passing of the Hale Bop Comet.
That reminds me of the 39 Heaven's Gate cult suicides in '97 during the passing of the Hale Bop Comet.
So...who's cutting their nuts off and buying new Nikes for the eclipse? [Coffee]
Am I the only one that thinks folks traveling to see a sure thing 100% eclipse aren't considering weather conditions?
GilpinGuy
08-07-2017, 21:32
So...who's cutting their nuts off and buying new Nikes for the eclipse? [Coffee]
Am I the only one that thinks folks traveling to see a sure thing 100% eclipse aren't considering weather conditions?
Man, if this rain keeps coming there's going to be a lot of disappointed folks. I'm planning on walking outside and checking it out, but won't be devastated if it's cloudy. Yeah, it'll still get dark for 2 minutes. Whoopee!
I am hoping for a clear Colorado day to see it though.
Great-Kazoo
08-07-2017, 22:43
So...who's cutting their nuts off and buying new Nikes for the eclipse? [Coffee]
Am I the only one that thinks folks traveling to see a sure thing 100% eclipse aren't considering weather conditions?
A True Believer never worries about the weather.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GHf7TD4qwjk
sellersm
08-08-2017, 08:36
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Now that's funny stuff.
Am I the only one that thinks folks traveling to see a sure thing 100% eclipse aren't considering weather conditions?
That's the great unknown, but if you ain't where it's 100% to start with, you ain't gonna see a 100% eclipse, even if it's clear.
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Bailey Guns
08-09-2017, 10:30
With all the fires in the NW it might not be visible here. You can barely see the sun now as it is.
Am I the only one that thinks folks traveling to see a sure thing 100% eclipse aren't considering weather conditions?
That's why I've got backup plans.
Sunday I check the weather in Casper. If there's likelihood of overcast skies, then I divert to Alliance, NE instead.
With all the fires in the NW it might not be visible here. You can barely see the sun now as it is.
Yeah, my folks live on the Olympic peninsula. They're going through a hot and dry spell and the smoke from the fires in BC are significantly reducing their air quality.
It's cooler and wetter here, which is really odd...but I'm not complaining.
cableguy11
08-09-2017, 23:40
I just hope all the solar generation online is backed up with adequate generation...but I'm on night shift that week so hopefully if they do have any problems it will be fixed by the time I come in!!!
thedave1164
08-10-2017, 05:02
I just hope all the solar generation online is backed up with adequate generation...but I'm on night shift that week so hopefully if they do have any problems it will be fixed by the time I come in!!!
LOL
Long range outlook shows clouds & rain on the 21 in WY and NE
Long range outlook shows clouds & rain on the 21 in WY and NE
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Long range outlook shows clouds & rain on the 21 in WY and NE
Where are you getting that forecast from?
The weather channel shows Wyoming as sunny on the 20th, 21st, and the 22nd.
My pilot friend uses this site.
https://www.theweather.com/casper-city.htm?d=second-week
https://www.theweather.com/scottsbluff-city.htm?d=second-week
My pilot friend uses this site.
https://www.theweather.com/casper-city.htm?d=second-week
https://www.theweather.com/scottsbluff-city.htm?d=second-week
Yeah, that link that you provided shows that it will be clear and sunny with no rain from 9am through 6pm everyday...
It has changed. Long range weather prediction...
JohnTRourke
08-11-2017, 14:49
You guys are so cute.
They can't predict the weather this afternoon and you think they can do it 10 days from now?
RblDiver
08-11-2017, 16:00
You guys are so cute.
They can't predict the weather this afternoon and you think they can do it 10 days from now?
Fair point, though I think that technology has improved to the point where the weather predictions (when you're closer to the actual date) are within reason. Like, if they predict rain, it'll probably be cloudy at a minimum, that sort of thing.
You guys are so cute.
They can't predict the weather this afternoon and you think they can do it 10 days from now?
Word. 3 days out is the farthest I'll give them the benefit of the doubt. I'll check Saturday to see what the forecast is.
68Charger
08-12-2017, 07:07
I'll be interested in how this plays out for small towns in the path... since the next total solar eclipse to hit North America on Apr 8, 2024 will be 100% over Canton at one point...
https://eclipse.gsfc.nasa.gov/SEgoogle/SEgoogle2001/SE2024Apr08Tgoogle.html
I got to see the one in 1984 when I was in Houston, TX. The thing I remember most was the change in the shadows on the ground - their were two separate shadows on top of each other and slightly offset - weird.
Here's an article on hotel prices in the path: http://captaincapitalism.blogspot.com/2017/08/solar-eclipse-causing-insane-hotel.html
Good luck to those traveling for a better view.
Also, make sure your kids don't burn their eyeballs
As an Optometrist , I want to express concern that I have about the solar eclipse on Monday, Aug 21. There are serious risks associated with viewing a solar eclipse directly, even with the use of solar filter glasses. Everyone should keep in mind if they or their children are considering this.
We have to keep in mind that some people will encounter the inability to control every aspect of this exercise. For instance, true solar eclipse glasses are made for adults, do not fit children well and should not be used without direct parental supervision. If the solar glasses do not filter out 100% of the harmful UV rays, if they are not used absolutely perfectly, or should there be a manufacturing defect in any of them, this will result in permanent and irreversible vision loss for any eye exposed. Just like sunburn to the skin, the effects are not felt or noticed immediately. I have a great fear that I will have patients in my office on Tuesday, Aug 22 who woke up with hazy, blurry vision that I cannot fix. It is a huge risk to watch the eclipse even with the use of solar glasses. There is no absolutely safe way to do so other than on TV.
The biggest danger with children is ensuring proper use without direct parental supervision. As the eclipse passes over many places, including Columbus, the moon will not block 100% of the sun. Because so much of its light is blocked by the moon, if one looks at it without full protection, it does not cause pain as looking at the sun does on a regular day. Normally if you try to look at the sun, it physically hurts and you can’t see anything. During an eclipse, however, it is easier to stare for a bit….and even less than 30 seconds of exposure to a partially eclipsed sun, you can burn a blind spot right to your most precious central vision. With solar glasses you can’t see ANYTHING except the crescent of light of the sun. Kids could have a tendency to want to peak around the filter to see what is actually going on up there. One failure, just one, where education and supervision fail, will have such a devastating consequence.
I vaguely remember one when I was in grade school. Probably 1978 or 79.
It was weird. Almost like right before sunrise or right after sunset.
BladesNBarrels
08-16-2017, 17:19
"On April 8, 2024 some of the best viewing areas for this rare and mesmerizing astronomical event will cut right through the Lone Star State. A total solar eclipse will run nearly straight through the Alamo City skies and through the middle half of Texas. "
Time to make reservations near the Alamo, watch the eclipse from there and then head to the River Walk for the people viewing!
Headed out this weekend to NE. Planning to stay with family overnight, and then head back West to see the show somewhere in between North Platte and Broken Bow. I'm hoping if we leave right after, we'll beat most of the people headed back West leaving from Grand Island, Kearney, Hastings, Lincoln, etc. I was originally planning on heading out Sunday, but I'm hearing a lot of people telling me to come Saturday instead if I don't want to end up in a parking lot. Hoping it's worth 12 hours in the car for 2.5 mins...
Great-Kazoo
08-17-2017, 00:20
Headed out this weekend to NE. Planning to stay with family overnight, and then head back West to see the show somewhere in between North Platte and Broken Bow. I'm hoping if we leave right after, we'll beat most of the people headed back West leaving from Grand Island, Kearney, Hastings, Lincoln, etc. I was originally planning on heading out Sunday, but I'm hearing a lot of people telling me to come Saturday instead if I don't want to end up in a parking lot. Hoping it's worth 12 hours in the car for 2.5 mins...
The DOT signs on 25 are advising drivers to plan on long traffic delays, starting friday. We decided to stay here, between boarding the pups, fuel and food for a 2-3 day trip. Plus who knows how many people on every north/south road. The 4-5% difference in totality isn't worth the hassle
Important Information about Solar Eclipse Event
CDOT Team:
In preparation for the upcoming eclipse event, we as team CDOT need to take the following steps in ensuring that we do all we can to keep the traveling public safe and moving through our roadways:
1) Engineering/Construction: No CONSTRUCTION OR LANE CLOSURES ON MAINLINE (work off mainline that doesn’t impede flow of the roadway can continue at this time) 8:00 p.m. (sundown) 8/18 through 8:00 p.m. (sundown) 8/22 for the following roadways:
a. I-25 US-24 (Colorado Springs) to Wyoming border
b. I-76
c. SH-287
d. SH-71 Limon to Nebraska Border
e. I-70 SH-9 to SH-71
f. Other closures as additional data develops or at the discretion of the Regional Transportation Director
2) Maintenance/Operations: No oversize permitted vehicles from 8:00 p.m. (sundown) 8/18 through 8:00 p.m. (sundown) 8/22 on all state highways north of HWY 24 to the KS line (this includes I-70), and all state highways east of HWY 9 to the WY border. This restriction does NOT apply to:
a. Permitted LVC combinations;
b. Permitted vehicles that are overweight ONLY and are able capable of maintaining a minimum speed of 40 mph on a flat grade. (This includes such permit types as Non-Interstate Overweight Divisible load and Annual Overweight permits.);
c. Oversize/Overweight permitted loads where the width of the vehicle/load does not exceed 14’, between the hours of . Vehicles must meet all lighting requirements as directed in 2 CCR 601-4.;
d. Permitted OSOW vehicles operating on non-interstate state highways solely within the boundaries of a local municipality. Operation on local roadways requires the authorization of the local jurisdiction.
We will be standing up the emergency management structure for the weekend. This means the incident commander (to be named) will be in charge of our response. Regular calls for identified staff will occur starting at and throughout the weekend into the following week. Operations will be tracking congestion, incidents, and flow to update signs to advise traffic as appropriate.
We at CDOT will do everything we can to make sure that thousands of people can move as safely as possible to and from the eclipse path.
Thank you to all staff and remember to be safe,
Joshua Laipply
Chief Engineer
The above email seems like a complete overreaction from CDOT management or from the governor.
Suck for those who drive for a living.
68Charger
08-17-2017, 06:34
The above email seems like a complete overreaction from CDOT management or from the governor.
Suck for those who drive for a living.
Like it's not going to suck for them regardless...best to plan to be on staycation this weekend until next Wed.
Great-Kazoo
08-17-2017, 07:51
The above email seems like a complete overreaction from CDOT management or from the governor.
Suck for those who drive for a living.
If there's massive traffic jams and someone dies in an accident, due to emergency responders unable to get to them. Who will you blame?
25 is a parking lot for bronco games, this is (for some) a once in a lifetime event. I know a family (with paperwork) from south of de border who drove here for it. Think they're the only people from out of state, or the country heading north?
Great-Kazoo
08-17-2017, 16:34
N-Bound 25 today was close to a parking lot from arapahoe to the Hwy 14, ft collins exit.
clodhopper
08-17-2017, 16:38
N-Bound 25 today was close to a parking lot from arapahoe to the Hwy 14, ft collins exit.
My wife and I decided years ago that we will vacation on non-holiday times and spend holidays at home. I hate fighting the herds. I am fine seeing a 96% eclipse from town. I don't have any illusions that 4% additional will be a life changing or spiritual event for me. And even if it was a self-redefining moment, it would all be washed away during the road battle to return home highlighted by flipped birds, gnashed teeth and ulcerific traffic.
hurley842002
08-17-2017, 16:54
My wife and I decided years ago that we will vacation on non-holiday times and spend holidays at home. I hate fighting the herds.
Sounds like a good plan, that is what we do as well, also why I like days off during the week.
clodhopper
08-17-2017, 17:28
Sounds like a good plan, that is what we do as well, also why I like days off during the week.
We celebrate a holiday on the day that works for us. For example, we celebrate Thanksgiving on Friday, as it gives us a whole day to prep food and kids get to go to significant others families, then everyone is at our place at once. Birthdays are always celebrated on the weekend before or after, and the birthday person gets the whole weekend instead of one day. Little things like that make life so much less stressful and the holiday is much more appreciated.
We have gone camping on Thanksgiving weekend in years past. Prepped the conventional holiday meal the weekend before, converted it into casseroles and other pre-made formats, loaded up and spent 4 days in a place normally jammed but completely deserted on that weekend. Usually, the ranger or manager gives us the keys to the place, his phone number and heads off to be with his family and we watch the place for him while we are there. Pretty neat experience.
Bring your own goats blood - I'm not made of money.
Can I bring some trustafarians to sacrifice?
Martinjmpr
08-18-2017, 12:36
I'm wondering how bad the "ghost" routes on the west side of Colorado will be at early AM hours. (e.g. through baggs). Hopefully all you east slope bastards would never think to sink so low.
I'm guessing I-25 will be a parking lot from Fort Collins all the way to Sheridan (WY.) Not my idea of fun.
Bailey Guns
08-18-2017, 15:13
Roads have already been closed in parts of OR due to traffic congestion.
Yeah...I'll have to be satisfied seeing 95% totality.
Can't wait for all the whiny snowflake comments about how they couldn't get to their destination...because of everyone else clogging up the roadways.
.455_Hunter
08-18-2017, 15:24
Can't wait for all the whiny snowflake comments about how they couldn't get to their destination...because of everyone else clogging up the roadways.
Yup- Wanting to drive-up to Casper and leaving from Denver at 7:00 am Monday morning (after, OF COURSE, picking-up a fre- trade cruelty-free, vegan coffee)...
.455_Hunter
08-18-2017, 15:27
Our friend lives in Guernsey, so my son and I will begin the trek to camp in his yard pretty soon, but NLT early Sunday morning, depending on traffic status. I have a feeling back roads will be a necessity.
Great-Kazoo
08-18-2017, 17:43
There may be a lot of upset people when they keep running in to this sign
https://tse4.mm.bing.net/th?id=OIP.ZfpdaAkXu3ts_EEokZ7pZQEsDh&pid=15.1&P=0&w=249&h=188
Chugwater or Casper isn't set up to handle 100 or even 500 vehicles wanting to fill up the same day. Be interesting to see how many PRE-PAY ONLY pumps crash from the CC volume
Be a good indicator of how many people don't prepare before a road trip, waiting till something happens to worry.
Or it could be a bust, with the cautious staying close to home.
kidicarus13
08-18-2017, 20:03
Sounds like the trip to and from WY will be a good dry run for what TEOTWAWKI would be like if living in the metro area.
Best of luck to all participants. May the wind always be at your back and the sun on your face... oh wait...
Post pics, I didn't buy the glasses.
.455_Hunter
08-18-2017, 20:44
Well, the dire predictions for traffic beginning Friday night were just a bit exaggerated. We'll see what happens tomorrow during the day...
Tomorrow's traffic reports will be what makes me decide between going Sunday afternoon or Monday morning.
blacklabel
08-18-2017, 21:46
Tomorrow's traffic reports will be what makes me decide between going Sunday afternoon or Monday morning.Are you planning on trying to find a room?
Are you planning on trying to find a room?
Nah, everything is sold out or super expensive. If I go up Sunday, I'll probably just sleep in my car.
Sounds like the trip to and from WY will be a good dry run for what TEOTWAWKI would be like if living in the metro area.
Best of luck to all participants. May the wind always be at your back and the sun on your face... oh wait...
Post pics, I didn't buy the glasses.
+1
I was thinking this as well.
I've got stuff to do on Monday, but I'm sticking close to home.
68Charger
08-19-2017, 07:22
I'll just make it come to me in 7 years... [gohome]
Gonna start renting out tent camping sites... this year, $100 for a tent site, $200 outside the horse pasture[Coffee]
Prices double each year...
I should be able to retire...
BladesNBarrels
08-19-2017, 08:37
Got my reservations next to the Alamo - Gonna watch from the Alamo and head to the River Walk to view the people.
Oops - long range weather forecast indicates heavy rain on April 8, 2024.
.455_Hunter
08-19-2017, 09:04
According to Orbitz, there are 4 rooms left in Casper for Sunday night, available to you for only $2,500 per room. Such a deal, especially since one of the motels appears to be a total dive.
According to Orbitz, there are 4 rooms left in Casper for Sunday night, available to you for only $2,500 per room. Such a deal, especially since one of the motels appears to be a total dive.
Using Orbitz for a solar eclipse...clever.
According to Orbitz, there are 4 rooms left in Casper for Sunday night, available to you for only $2,500 per room. Such a deal, especially since one of the motels appears to be a total dive.
I guess someone canceled. A few weeks ago there were 3 rooms starting at $1200. All of them were dives.
According to Orbitz, there are 4 rooms left in Casper for Sunday night, available to you for only $2,500 per room. Such a deal, especially since one of the motels appears to be a total dive.
[ROFL2]
I'm guessing there will be a buyer at that price.
Been hearing a lot of people are blowing off work Monday. Some excused, some not. The thinking is it's a big enough deal that it's somehow justified if unexcused.
If you're going I would pack extra food, water, blankets in the event you are stuck on the road overnight.
BladesNBarrels
08-19-2017, 15:29
Drove to the PKA show (now the Denver Knife Show) today. I-25 is a parking lot, I-70 West Bound approaching I-25 from the East is backed up to DIA airport, and I-225 intersecting I-25 is stopped near Cherry Creek Dam.
Dang, the parade has started early!
I remember seeing an eclipse when I was a kid, so this one isn't that big of a deal to me. Work is actually making an event of it with glasses provided by the Weather Channel. Peak is supposed to be 94% at 11:47am. I'll take a look.
OtterbatHellcat
08-19-2017, 18:53
Yeah....I'll look at it with my "unapproved" welders helmet from time to time....no need to stare at the shit for over two hours, lol.
I might be dead for the next one, so why not?
I might snap some photos around half coverage or so, but I'm not going to be paying much attention until that 2 and a half minute totality window.
Got all my gear ready to go today. One camera with video capabilities on a 300mm lens and another for stills with a 1000mm lens on it. Might also use my GoPro to record the terrain around me as the shadow passes.
OtterbatHellcat
08-19-2017, 19:49
Alrighty then....way to be prepared.
:)
Great-Kazoo
08-19-2017, 20:23
I might snap some photos around half coverage or so, but I'm not going to be paying much attention until that 2 and a half minute totality window.
Got all my gear ready to go today. One camera with video capabilities on a 300mm lens and another for stills with a 1000mm lens on it. Might also use my GoPro to record the terrain around me as the shadow passes.
Some of us would appreciate you doing a thread in pictures if possible, afterward.
hurley842002
08-19-2017, 20:26
Some of us would appreciate you doing a thread in pictures if possible, afterward.
Agreed!
OtterbatHellcat
08-19-2017, 20:33
I would appreciate seeing something like that.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yoMEbDcFK7U&feature=youtu.be
(https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yoMEbDcFK7U&feature=youtu.be)
Yeah....I'll look at it with my "unapproved" welders helmet from time to time....no need to stare at the shit for over two hours, lol.
I might be dead for the next one, so why not?
This is exactly what I'm doing!
Some of us would appreciate you doing a thread in pictures if possible, afterward.
Agreed!
I would appreciate seeing something like that.
Will do! I plan to go through all my stuff Tuesday, and I'll upload and share afterwards.
Great-Kazoo
08-20-2017, 09:33
CDOT cameras showing NB 25 open to the wyo border.
Perhaps this may turn in to another SNOMAGEDDON! Everyone stays off the roads not wanting to deal with the traffic.
Google Maps shows it green all the way Pueblo to Casper.
Just the same, I'm leaving around 2am tomorrow. Worst case scenario, I'm not going to miss it due to traffic. Best case scenario, I get into Casper and grab some breakfast :)
First hand report from ECLIPSEMAGEDDON 2017.
71707
God speed you brave soul!
First hand report from ECLIPSEMAGEDDON 2017.
71707
I hope you're passing in that lane!
[Coffee]
God speed you brave soul!
Not all heroes wear capes.
I hope you're passing in that lane!
[Coffee]
It's Wyoming so.... When in Rome!
We went up to a friend's house in Johnstown yesterday, late afternoon. The traffic was fracking ridiculous. Over 50% of the cars had out-of-state plates.
We went up to a friend's house in Johnstown yesterday, late afternoon. The traffic was fracking ridiculous. Over 50% of the cars had out-of-state plates.
Someone close the gate once they cross the border. [Coffee]
Someone close the gate once they cross the border. [Coffee]
No kidding! The thing was, traffic from the north to the south was crazy as well. It was like all the people from Wyoming were fleeing south.
[snip]
It's Wyoming so.... When in Rome!
So true.
Great-Kazoo
08-20-2017, 12:40
25 is stopped NB as far as i can see from the windsor exit.
My friend in NE says secondary roads are slow going. Cousin in Id says same thing
Looks like it is backed up for a ways.
https://puu.sh/xf3L9/b4991181c4.png
Great-Kazoo
08-20-2017, 12:47
Looks like it is backed up for a ways.
https://puu.sh/xf3L9/b4991181c4.png
Wellington to wyo is very slow n go. Hoping i can zig zag through dirt roads to set up my sale tent outside cheyenne. Figure $10 for 2 gal of gas will be reasonable. For now.
Filling up my car and two gas cans today down here in Parker, then leaving around 2am and planning on taking 287 as long as I can.
OtterbatHellcat
08-20-2017, 12:55
Go Get Em, Kazoo...... American Entreprenureship at it's finest.
:D
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nWOykD3FXKw
BushMasterBoy
08-20-2017, 14:36
The only good thing about the eclipse is that it will probably cause Yellowstone to volcanically erupt. Once again proving that Darwin was right all the time. Besides you can probably see Wyoming from the top of Pikes Peak. Why go there when you can see it from here? I feel we need more emoticons to convey my message. The dopamine rush one gets from virtue signaling on social media is the biochemical equivalent of a participation trophy.
OtterbatHellcat
08-20-2017, 14:39
Is it wrong that I just want to shoot this guy out of principle?
OtterbatHellcat
08-20-2017, 14:42
Damn....wait..I know it is. I think a good solid bat would be better in this situation.
"Hey, man...what are you doing?"
"Biff....Splat...Whack...Thud..."
OtterbatHellcat
08-20-2017, 14:43
1-800-ServePro
:)
Is it wrong that I just want to shoot this guy out of principle?
Who do you want to shoot, JP? I like him. The satire is strong with him.
OtterbatHellcat
08-20-2017, 16:08
No shooting, no bats....just flowers and good times.
I'm kidding, man....I just think he's a fag is all...and that doesn't hurt anyone. Be the best fag you can be, JP.....rock on.
I don't know what I find funnier, JP Sears videos, or the fact that you think that his online persona makes him a "fag". [LOL]
JP is straight;
This lovely lady of mine, Diana Deaver, is running a women's retreat on Finding Strength After Heartbreak next month. (https://www.facebook.com/awakenwithjp/photos/a.987456417936887.1073741830.961065217242674/1159888880693639)
https://scontent.fapa1-2.fna.fbcdn.net/v/t1.0-9/12006092_1159888880693639_2746907318996409614_n.pn g?oh=00db2bd23c2c5b03e021621a2c29985c&oe=5A2B4621
Wellington to wyo is very slow n go. Hoping i can zig zag through dirt roads to set up my sale tent outside cheyenne. Figure $10 for 2 gal of gas will be reasonable. For now.
Gas gouger!
[Coffee]
Great-Kazoo
08-20-2017, 20:57
Gas gouger!
[Coffee]
Why you have freedom, BRO?
On a serious note, pity the greenies who run out of gas in wyo. My friends have barricaded the gates to their pasture using what ever heavy equipment they have on hand. That and rubber buck shot.
City folk think any open space is there's for them without asking permission.
OtterbatHellcat
08-20-2017, 21:12
JP is straight;
You don't have to be gay, to be a fag. Like I said either way, be the best fag you can be. Rock on.
Great-Kazoo
08-20-2017, 21:15
JP is straight;
You don't have to be gay, to be a fag. Like I said either way, be the best fag you can be. Rock on.
Quit being a pain in the ass.
OtterbatHellcat
08-20-2017, 21:21
Well, since you asked nicely.
Okay.
Great-Kazoo
08-20-2017, 23:48
Where you be at Kazoo?
Beer drinking & hell raising.
Then a glass of chocolate milk and oreo's :)
GilpinGuy
08-21-2017, 06:44
Back in the caveman days, did the whole clan go blind from looking at an eclipse? I mean you're a caveman, walking around in the middle of the day, and the sun goes dark when it's not supposed to. You'd look right at it thinking, "WTF is going on here?"
GilpinGuy
08-21-2017, 06:48
And good luck to those heading up there today. Hopefully, you'll have a pleasant journey with no problems.
I was reading somewhere about entrepreneurial types buying cases of water and other stuff to sell at exit ramps during the supposed gridlock on the highways. It'll be interesting to see what actually happens today.
Think I am Gonna be out on the lake for this the darkening might induce some feeding?
Beer drinking & hell raising.
Then a glass of chocolate milk and oreo's :)
Where did you decide to land for this whole ordeal? We've got a sweet spot North of Scottsbluff on my buddy's land.
71724
Back in the caveman days, did the whole clan go blind from looking at an eclipse? I mean you're a caveman, walking around in the middle of the day, and the sun goes dark when it's not supposed to. You'd look right at it thinking, "WTF is going on here?"
Maybe but life expectancy was like 30 years old.
.455_Hunter
08-21-2017, 09:04
Looks like the suck at life parade was in full effect earlier this morning with red traffic from Mead to Cheyenne. Remember, the 6 P's- Prior Planning Prevents Piss Poor Performance. Looking good here in Guernsey!
Made it to Casper in about 4 hours this morning. Just camping out at my chosen viewing spot, now.
http://i.imgur.com/GQtFQ0fh.jpg
Zundfolge
08-21-2017, 09:37
Brought a couple of welding helmets in to work today.
But THIS GUY is the genius
https://img-9gag-fun.9cache.com/photo/a9AEeoL_700b.jpg
68Charger
08-21-2017, 09:49
Traffic was real bad dropping the kids off at their first day of school in Canton.... not sure there is any connection.
Is that chew spit in a Corona bottle?
JohnnyEgo
08-21-2017, 09:59
Bring it, Sun.
http://www.johnnyego.com/firearms/1911s/page4/eclipsesquared04.JPG
Rucker61
08-21-2017, 10:40
As everyone prepares for the solar eclipse today, I'm wondering if anyone else noticed the wonderful terran eclipse we had last night. It was awesome. The earth blocked out the light from the sun for over eight hours. I got bored after the first few hours and went to bed, though.
As everyone prepares for the solar eclipse today, I'm wondering if anyone else noticed the wonderful terran eclipse we had last night. It was awesome. The earth blocked out the light from the sun for over eight hours. I got bored after the first few hours and went to bed, though.
I'm waiting for the repeat tonight. [Flower]
Bring it, Sun.
[snip eclipse*2]
Beautiful!
buffalobo
08-21-2017, 11:54
Meh, over rated.
Hope those who travelled have a good time.
If you're unarmed, you are a victim
Fairly unremarkable from HR. A little cloudy and the light is "different." Tried to take pics but nothing worth showing.
Can't believe people are missing work for this.
Hope it's better for those of you who traveled.
Best shot I could get.
https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20170821/13fcea4e45b889fee439725b743557ba.jpg
Was going to try to use one of the welding helmets at work but somebody stole the lens out of it over the weekend. I have a suspect.
SideShow Bob
08-21-2017, 12:15
Was that it ? I'm working in CC, and it only got a little shaded, like a thin cloud passed over the sun..
[Cry] I missed it......
I already dealt with 90% hour prior at WA. :)
buffalobo
08-21-2017, 12:17
Threw my pancake hood in the truck this morning. Too bad I didn't think to put fresh lenses in it.
If you're unarmed, you are a victim
kidicarus13
08-21-2017, 12:20
Threw my pancake hood in the truck this morning.
Like pancake?71726
At least your hood had a lens.
wctriumph
08-21-2017, 12:27
I dug out my old welding goggles and sunglasses, the pair together worked just fine. Now it is over and whoopee ...
hurley842002
08-21-2017, 12:33
Used a welding helmet, was just meh IMO, glad I didn't invest any extra time/energy into this event. Pretty cool that it was such a rare event, but the event itself was nothing to write home about.
Great-Kazoo
08-21-2017, 12:39
Used a welding helmet, was just meh IMO, glad I didn't invest any extra time/energy into this event. Pretty cool that it was such a rare event, but the event itself was nothing to write home about.
Or post on line, either [Beer]
buffalobo
08-21-2017, 12:42
Like pancake?71726Pancake welding hood.
Pipeline welders use them (or used to, think safety regs have pretty much done away with them) for welding outside, keeps sunshine from washing out vision from shining over shoulder into hood.https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20170821/b6592e1b01b0ecbb22cfaf6c998bea48.jpghttps://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20170821/306300922a327f3619f40613d22e40b7.jpg
If you're unarmed, you are a victim
hurley842002
08-21-2017, 12:45
Or post on line, either [Beer]
Posting online increases my post count, writing home doesn't lol.
Well, I thought it was a pretty neat experience. I'm at our place outside Palisade and watched as the light dimmed, as if the area was blanketed in smoke from forest fires. Inside the house which normally is light and bright, became rather dark. I used binoculars reversed to project the image of the eclipse onto paper and photographed it at the beginning and the end.
The peak here was about 11:17 a.m., and from about 11:00 to 11:30, I noticed that flocks of Gambel's Quail, Scrub Jays and doves came up to feed as if it were late in the day. The hummingbirds also came into the feeders in waves that are not normal during mid day. Interesting stuff.
buffalobo
08-21-2017, 12:59
Well, I thought it was a pretty neat experience. I'm at our place outside Palisade and watched as the light dimmed, as if the area was blanketed in smoke from forest fires. Inside the house which normally is light and bright, became rather dark. I used binoculars reversed to project the image of the eclipse onto paper and photographed it at the beginning and the end.
The peak here was about 11:17 a.m., and from about 11:00 to 11:30, I noticed that flocks of Gambel's Quail, Scrub Jays and doves came up to feed as if it were late in the day. The hummingbirds also came into the feeders in waves that are not normal during mid day. Interesting stuff.Seeing the birds reaction to eclipse is more interesting than the eclipse itself.
If you're unarmed, you are a victim
.455_Hunter
08-21-2017, 13:33
Well, it was worth it...
71727
JohnnyEgo
08-21-2017, 13:34
The best shot I got was probably of the class hot mom.
http://www.johnnyego.com/photography/vincent/2017eclipse/2017eclipse06.JPG
Followed by this from my point & shoot camera:
http://www.johnnyego.com/photography/vincent/2017eclipse/2017eclipse05.JPG
That. Was. Incredible!
For those that weren't in the path of totality (read: 98% 99% etc.) you missed out. When there's a total eclipse for those 1-2min you can take your glasses off and look right at it and it was spectacular. If all I saw was the part right before that through my glasses I'd think "meh" too. The total eclipse was awesome though. One of the coolest things I've ever seen & I'm not even an astronomy nerd. Hell, my wife is the one who convinced me that we should go. Glad I went. Just ate some delicious Mexican food too. Started the morning off with Gering Bakery. Not too shabby.
I had intended to bring a small set of binos to work, in order to see how many autistic engineers I could make screech with rage at my stupidity. Alas, I forgot to grab them on the way out the door this morning.
Oh well. I was even going to tape over the ocular lens and "stare" at the eclipse. It would have been the trolling of the century!
hurley842002
08-21-2017, 13:43
That. Was. Incredible!
For those that weren't in the path of totality (read: 98% 99% etc.) you missed out. When there's a total eclipse for those 1-2min you can take your glasses off and look right at it and it was spectacular. If all I saw was the part right before that through my glasses I'd think "meh" too. The total eclipse was awesome though.
That makes sense, glad you were able to see the "finale".
That makes sense, glad you were able to see the "finale".
Me too. It was super bad ass.
https://2.bp.blogspot.com/-e48CGdCYTEw/WZnomgwWKjI/AAAAAAAAm-I/fgX3X2KNmWk8oi019IZ3AcwXwIFlGhHSQCLcBGAs/s640/20901397_1481519351894643_7574750015263931811_o.jp g
https://3.bp.blogspot.com/-kT3-fzEPF-c/WZnoZwH_zuI/AAAAAAAAm-E/d82cyFYL9bcPnQzNugwDe7VlmIn8sChQQCLcBGAs/s640/20914228_1483146838398561_7728124502562792982_n.jp g
This is an indirect photo of the eclipse in Denver. It is natures version of a pin hole image.
71728
BladesNBarrels
08-21-2017, 16:49
92% Coverage in Denver.
Used the binocular projector on a white cardboard screen method, a pinhole in a box, and had CBS local coverage on the tv.
We found the crossed fingers creating a small hole, and viewing under the leafy branches of a tree all worked too.
The tv coverage showed a lot of excitement, and we got into the spirit of story-telling with the neighbors as they had tried various pinhole methods.
The stores and outlets ran out of glasses here two weeks ago, so we all ended up with the alternate projection devices that were handmade.
We all noticed a cooling period and the birds went quiet.
The bees all were buzzing around the flowers with no change in behavior.
I am simple, so I had fun.
hollohas
08-21-2017, 18:00
Meh. That's what I thought. I remember seeing a similar partial eclipse when I was a kid.
Sounds like the total eclipse was a totally awesome experience. 92% is just, meh.
OtterbatHellcat
08-21-2017, 18:06
I can see the buzz about being in the "total" zone. Speaking for not being in the total zone for the event, it was kinda underwhelming imo.
It was okay...didn't really seem to even be the 92% they said, seemed more like 75%.
Left at 4 am from HR, got to Alliance, NE around 9:00. Would have been quicker, not for traffic, but a ton of fog north of Sterling.
Drove through Alliance and saw a replica of Stonehenge made of cars and the large parking areas. $50 for parking of a jailbreak escape, not thanks.
South of town the old highway was still there parallel yo the new. Parked on that with plenty of other.
A guy next to me brought a telescope. I assumed he was smart when his daughter made fun of the engineer who could unfold a lawn chair. Dummy sights the scope and looks through it with the eclipse filter glasses. After a few seconds ge start cursing in pain. Says he can't see with the one eye and the scope burnt through the filter. Duh have you ever used a magnifying glass to burn paper? The filter hoes on the entry lens or you get a filter made for the eye piece. I chuckled at simple stupidity. He seemed fine later on.
As it progressed, it got significantly cooler and windy. Clouds started rolling in and it looked like we may miss it. Around 98% the clouds dissipated.
Watched the shadow sweep across the fields then looked up. Awesome. Got dark like after sunset for about 2 minutes. Sun started peaking and it got bright pretty fast.
Bolted the spot and headed to Sidney. 65 mph to Bridgeport then about a mile gridlock through town, then 65 to Sidney. Watched a few stupid impatient mergers a few cars up.
Hit Cabelas around 130 and fondled the forbidden fruit, while cursing the morons in Colorado who banned their purchase.
Left at 300. Back in HR at 600.
Only slowdowns on i76 were 2 local cops with cars pulled over and the us85 interchange reconstruction.
hollohas
08-21-2017, 19:07
It was okay...didn't really seem to even be the 92% they said, seemed more like 75%.
Exactly what I thought.
USMC88-93
08-21-2017, 20:34
Parked for free on the side of the road about 17 miles south of Alliance Nebraska on US 385. Laughing at the fact that the Cop sitting there was still managing to give out speeding tickets while parked at our spot even with the traffic.
Hit Cabelas around 130 and fondled the forbidden fruit, while cursing the morons in Colorado who banned their purchase.
Left at 300. Back in HR at 600..
I drove up yesterday and slept in the back of my Jeep in Sidney last night.
I walked Cabelas around the same time probably passed you in the aisles, even told a balding guy in shorts pushing a shopping cart around with a bunch of magazines that it "Looked like a Colorado shopping cart". On the way back down to Sidney I stopped at the gun store in Bridgeport they had a couple of Springfield Garands and a Winchester 1906 that intrigued me.
I filmed it getting dark when the total eclipse hit, but with the camera sensor on my phone has good low light sensitivity so you really do not get a sense of how dark it got. look at how bright it was at beginning of video (already significantly darker than normal) and then fast forward to about 1:40 and watch to end. The Moons shadow is only about 40 miles wide so the horizon still had some light to it.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GkZhRmGO4bw
.455_Hunter
08-21-2017, 20:51
We hung around my friends house in Guernsey this afternoon and rolled back via Scottsbluff, Kimball and Ft Morgan. I will take driving further at proper speed over a 100 mile traffic jam on I-25 or US-85 any day.
Parked for free on the side of the road about 17 miles south of Alliance Nebraska on US 385. Laughing at the fact that the Cop sitting there was still managing to give out speeding tickets while parked at our spot even with the traffic.
I drove up yesterday and slept in the back of my Jeep in Sidney last night.
I walked Cabelas around the same time probably passed you in the aisles, even told a balding guy in shorts pushing a shopping cart around with a bunch of magazines that it "Looked like a Colorado shopping cart". On the way back down to Sidney I stopped at the gun store in Bridgeport they had a couple of Springfield Garands and a Winchester 1906 that intrigued me.
I filmed it getting dark when the total eclipse hit, but with the camera sensor on my phone has good low light sensitivity so you really do not get a sense of how dark it got. look at how bright it was at beginning of video (already significantly darker than normal) and then fast forward to about 1:40 and watch to end. The Moons shadow is only about 40 miles wide so the horizon still had some
Parked about 5 miles south of Alliance.
That guy was not I. Cabelas mag prices are insane compared to midway and other sites.
My cell phone pics sucked. Had the dslr with me, but I decided to enjoy the show vs miss it fumbling with the camera.
USMC88-93
08-21-2017, 21:53
Parked about 5 miles south of Alliance.
That guy was not I. Cabelas mag prices are insane compared to midway and other sites..
Yep that is true. I was just convinced that the guy had to be from Colorado as full as the cart was. I window shopped and spent about $4.00 total there.
GilpinGuy
08-21-2017, 22:25
Regarding the eclipse, I'm just going to drink goats blood, dance around a dung fire and pierce some private part of my body during the 2 minutes. Standard for being in the 90%+ path. Those 100%ers are REALLY hard core. Keep your women, children and livestock hidden.
Eclipse party at GG's!!
And none of you bastards showed up.....nice. [gohome]
I can see the buzz about being in the "total" zone. Speaking for not being in the total zone for the event, it was kinda underwhelming imo.
It was okay...didn't really seem to even be the 92% they said, seemed more like 75%.
Same here. "Okay", is being generous. We stood outside and it got......a bit dim. Like a dark cloud passed by. We did the binocular thing and the hole in the cardboard thing and saw the actual crescent. Cool. Didn't see any difference in birds or anything at all. Just got a bit dim is all. We've had thunderstorms that made it darker than that.
What I did think was cool was that at 93%, it was still pretty freaking bright - with just 7% sunlight. Go sun!
Edit: We had FoxNews on beforehand showing other parts of the country and stuff, and man, Shepard Smith is such a douchewad. His over-enthusiasm made me want to puke.
pickenup
08-21-2017, 23:19
Went to get my old welding helmets this morning, could not find them, had at least two. Bought one of those auto darkening ones, have not used it yet to see how well it works, so I KNOW I did not get rid of the old ones yet. Missed out, except for a quick glance. :(
KevDen2005
08-22-2017, 03:19
Just got off of work and I25 through north Denver has a ton of traffic southbound still
Here is my sequence from Ocean Lake, outside of Riverton, WY. It was definitely something to experience!
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bellavite1
08-22-2017, 08:38
After watching one 20+ years ago in Italy, I got to see this one from the store front of the Silverbullet.
Just as last time, an eerie calm, somebody described it as being in the eye of the hurricane.
Kind of a different energy in the air.
Called my wife on the phone and told her to get on the front porch: she did while we were on the phone and was left speechless...she said she had shivers going down her spine, and felt a wave of energy.
I myself felt exhilarated.
The guy I was working with felt it too, described it as a weird air pressure...
Anybody else felt that?
hurley842002
08-22-2017, 08:57
After watching one 20+ years ago in Italy, I got to see this one from the store front of the Silverbullet.
Just as last time, an eerie calm, somebody described it as being in the eye of the hurricane.
Kind of a different energy in the air.
Called my wife on the phone and told her to get on the front porch: she did while we were on the phone and was left speechless...she said she had shivers going down her spine, and felt a wave of energy.
I myself felt exhilarated.
The guy I was working with felt it too, described it as a weird air pressure...
Anybody else felt that?
I hadn't thought to comment on it, as I figured it was just me, but yes I know exactly the calm eerie feeling you are talking about, it was certainly different. I also noticed the birds acting weird, as others have said. Maybe there was more to this eclipse than I was giving it credit for.
RblDiver
08-22-2017, 12:09
That. Was. Incredible!
For those that weren't in the path of totality (read: 98% 99% etc.) you missed out. When there's a total eclipse for those 1-2min you can take your glasses off and look right at it and it was spectacular. If all I saw was the part right before that through my glasses I'd think "meh" too. The total eclipse was awesome though. One of the coolest things I've ever seen & I'm not even an astronomy nerd. Hell, my wife is the one who convinced me that we should go. Glad I went. Just ate some delicious Mexican food too. Started the morning off with Gering Bakery. Not too shabby.
Exactly. If I were just at 97% coverage it would have been meh, but as my friend who went with me to the total said, it was the closest he's ever come to a religious experience. Just before (and just after) the total eclipse, the light went almost pure white, then (as you can see in others' pics), during the total the white halo was just friggin' sweet.
The progression was cool. I'd been sitting in the sun and could feel it. By the time it was maybe 15% covered, the light levels seemed the same but you couldn't feel it on your skin nearly as much. By about 50% there was just a bit of a subtle shift in getting dark. As it got further, you could definitely notice it being darker, but still couldn't obviously look at the sun directly. During the eclipse I was surprised at actually how light it still was. I was expecting total nighttime light, but it was more like late evening, maybe 30min till darkness levels of light (I guess from the corona light still making it through).
It was really pretty amazing. I and others from my group are strongly considering going to the 2024 eclipse in the East.
Aloha_Shooter
08-22-2017, 12:34
Ugh, some of you sound like the NPR audio diaries. "It was like a reset button!" It was a great astronomical experience but "different energy" and "religious experience"?
<sigh>
[facepalm] [Bang]
Twelve.
Goddamned.
Hours.
That's how long it took me to get home last night.
http://i.imgur.com/dJjXIzFh.jpg
BushMasterBoy
08-22-2017, 13:05
Another crop circle showed up last week. I have no idea what it means. Seems to depict the eclipse.
http://www.cropcircleconnector.com/2017/suttonhall/suttonhall2017a.html
Here is my sequence from Ocean Lake, outside of Riverton, WY. It was definitely something to experience!
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Had the same views outside of Lander, Wyo at my grandpas ranch.
Left Lander area around noon and had zero issues with traffic delays, yes there was more vehicles but everyone was running 70-80mph on US287 to I80. I80 was as normal as it can be, US5287 from Laramie to FC was pretty normal too. Drive time was about the same as it always is.
After watching one 20+ years ago in Italy, I got to see this one from the store front of the Silverbullet.
Just as last time, an eerie calm, somebody described it as being in the eye of the hurricane.
Kind of a different energy in the air.
Called my wife on the phone and told her to get on the front porch: she did while we were on the phone and was left speechless...she said she had shivers going down her spine, and felt a wave of energy.
I myself felt exhilarated.
The guy I was working with felt it too, described it as a weird air pressure...
Anybody else felt that?
Our group experienced the same. It was like a subtle pressure or magnetism the existed throughout your body. I'm not sure really how to even quantify what I experienced but it was something alright. Weird.
Ugh, some of you sound like the NPR audio diaries. "It was like a reset button!" It was a great astronomical experience but "different energy" and "religious experience"?
<sigh>
[facepalm] [Bang]
Or it could just be that if that many people of varying walks of life (many of whom tend not to be the type to talk about feelings or unusual experiences) describe feeling something similar there might just be something to it.
Our group experienced the same. It was like a subtle pressure or magnetism the existed throughout your body. I'm not sure really how to even quantify what I experienced but it was something alright. Weird.
I didn't get to feel anything like that, sadly. Also, there was almost no wildlife nearby except for bugs. I don't know if they shut up during the eclipse, but afterwards they were persistent as hell going at me until I left.
Ugh, some of you sound like the NPR audio diaries. "It was like a reset button!" It was a great astronomical experience but "different energy" and "religious experience"?
<sigh>
[facepalm] [Bang]
+1
Two minute Burning Man because the moon made a shadow
http://i.dailymail.co.uk/i/pix/2017/08/21/04/436C888200000578-4807100-image-a-109_1503284426126.jpg
http://www.telegraph.co.uk/content/dam/news/2017/08/21/TELEMMGLPICT000137983203_trans_NvBQzQNjv4BqpVlberW d9EgFPZtcLiMQfyf2A9a6I9YchsjMeADBa08.jpeg?imwidth= 1400
3beansalad
08-22-2017, 16:29
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Harambe was watching the eclipse with Cecil... from the Great Beyond.
I'm glad everyone enjoyed the physical movement of the earth and moon in relationship to the sun. I didn't read or hear about any cult kool-aid mass murders during the eclipse, so I am going to chalk this one up as a success.
Proof for the left that, even though Trump won, the world keeps on spinning.
South Center Street. Casper, Wyoming -
http://markpix.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/08/sMarkLewis2-9447.jpg
I was directly under it in Wyoming, night birds started acting nervous and calling, and it was by far the most beautiful sky I have ever seen. A 360 degree panoramic sunset was by far the most impressive aspect, with the stars being visible coming as a close second.
South Center Street. Casper, Wyoming -
http://markpix.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/08/sMarkLewis2-9447.jpg
Awesome photo!
The best view anyone anywhere got...
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YfWoZ43CF9k
GilpinGuy
08-24-2017, 22:50
Fuckin badass!!!!! [rockon][rockon][rockon][rockon][rockon][rockon]
OtterbatHellcat
08-25-2017, 14:00
Yeah, that was pretty damn cool.
I saw Black Sabbath and Pantera in San Antonio in '99 and thought he was about done performing.
Damn zombie
That was very cool
Pretty good coordination on that video.
OtterbatHellcat
08-25-2017, 17:25
I noticed that as well.
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