frazdaddy Posted May 19, 2017 Share Posted May 19, 2017 1 minute ago, jburns said: I'm not too picky about my walker but if my wife ever needs one I'm getting her these. I mean, how do they walk in those things? I would kill myself. I know,I know, "backwards and in heels" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rosie Posted May 20, 2017 Share Posted May 20, 2017 Hopefull will watch right here, trying to get family up to see it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nrgjeff Posted June 7, 2017 Share Posted June 7, 2017 Plan A: Keep it simple and drive up US-27 or Hwy-58 from Chattanooga into totality. No I-75, lol. While I could go for a mountain view the risk of something silly going wrong like traffic, road blocks, or dueling banjos weighs. Plan B: If the weather forecast looks questionable, I mean any doubt, head toward St Joe, MO or farther the day(s) prior. If I-24 is a total zoo I will stair step it on any paved roads. All Means Necessary! I do recommend a plan B. Even a small cloud at those precious 2 minutes would destroy the corona effect. Still get the darkness and even sunset/sunrise effects on the horizon, but not the total eclipse package. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nchighcountrywx Posted June 19, 2017 Share Posted June 19, 2017 Still unsure how and where I will view the eclipse but for sure you need to be where you are gonna be in the mountains the night before. i did read where tickets to Clingmans Dome are already sold out One option is Bryson City where the Great Smokey Mountains Railroad will run an eclipse train east to Dillsboro NC http://www.gsmr.com/events/solar-eclipse#.WUgpsfkpCf0 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Solak Posted June 23, 2017 Share Posted June 23, 2017 Ya think??? From the AMS conference... @nsj 9m9 minutes ago Jones: 200M people live within a one-day's drive of totality. "We're going to have a traffic problem." #ams17bc Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mackerel_sky Posted June 23, 2017 Share Posted June 23, 2017 30 minutes ago, Solak said: Ya think??? From the AMS conference... @nsj 9m9 minutes ago Jones: 200M people live within a one-day's drive of totality. "We're going to have a traffic problem." #ams17bc It's going to be cloudy that day! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jburns Posted June 24, 2017 Author Share Posted June 24, 2017 6 hours ago, mackerel_sky said: It's going to be cloudy that day! Doesn't matter. It will be too dark during the eclipse to see the clouds. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Isopycnic Posted June 25, 2017 Share Posted June 25, 2017 On 6/23/2017 at 11:09 PM, jburns said: Doesn't matter. I will be too drunk during the eclipse to see the clouds. I know, right! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mackerel_sky Posted June 26, 2017 Share Posted June 26, 2017 10 hours ago, Isopycnic said: I know, right! Lol! I hope Uranus will be visible during the day! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Isopycnic Posted June 26, 2017 Share Posted June 26, 2017 9 hours ago, mackerel_sky said: Lol! I hope Uranus will be visible during the day! I bet you will be praying for that. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nchighcountrywx Posted July 2, 2017 Share Posted July 2, 2017 Great interactive map to plan your location http://xjubier.free.fr/en/site_pages/solar_eclipses/TSE_2017_GoogleMapFull.html Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nchighcountrywx Posted July 13, 2017 Share Posted July 13, 2017 I am becoming more concerned on what the traffic will be like on the major roads going into the areas of totality Traffic likely will be worse after the eclipse as everyone will want to leave the areas at the same time No one can say for sure exacstly how many people will make the trip into areas such as SC. The key is to try to avoid the interstates if at all possible. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
a5ehren Posted July 13, 2017 Share Posted July 13, 2017 13 hours ago, nchighcountrywx said: I am becoming more concerned on what the traffic will be like on the major roads going into the areas of totality Traffic likely will be worse after the eclipse as everyone will want to leave the areas at the same time No one can say for sure exacstly how many people will make the trip into areas such as SC. The key is to try to avoid the interstates if at all possible. I'm getting a hotel room the night before and after. No reason to risk it, and a nice mini-vacation in August to boot. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mackerel_sky Posted July 13, 2017 Share Posted July 13, 2017 1 hour ago, a5ehren said: I'm getting a hotel room the night before and after. No reason to risk it, and a nice mini-vacation in August to boot. Wonder if Shetley has a room for rent? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rosie Posted July 13, 2017 Share Posted July 13, 2017 Going to stock up on everything and stay put till well after. Great open spaces here to view without leaving home. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gman Posted July 13, 2017 Share Posted July 13, 2017 http://news.furman.edu/features/eclipse-at-furman/?_ga=2.39344419.1099765741.1499983879-1497600572.1459641032 http://news.furman.edu/2017/06/07/furman-has-big-plans-for-solar-eclipse-on-aug-21/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FallsLake Posted July 16, 2017 Share Posted July 16, 2017 Might have already been linked but here's a couple more cool sites: http://www.latimes.com/projects/la-sci-solar-eclipse-2017-map/ https://www.theverge.com/2017/6/13/15794508/solar-eclipse-simulator-tool-app RDU will be within the 90% zone. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eyewall Posted July 17, 2017 Share Posted July 17, 2017 I have a cheapo airbnb booked near lake murray in SC. If the weather looks like ****e I will have to abandon that and find a backup. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lookout Posted July 17, 2017 Share Posted July 17, 2017 34 minutes ago, eyewall said: I have a cheapo airbnb booked near lake murray in SC. If the weather looks like ****e I will have to abandon that and find a backup. I was thinking about lake hartwell myself even though i only live 10 minutes away from totality. Regardless i don't care how far I have to drive if the weather is bad. I've been waiting for this since I was a kid. At the time my mom totally screwed me and wouldn't even let me near a window because she thought even looking out it could blind me...lol...I love her to death but I've been mad at her for decades over that. But man will I be pissed if there is a hurricane or something Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eyewall Posted July 17, 2017 Share Posted July 17, 2017 I was thinking about lake hartwell myself even though i only live 10 minutes away from totality. Regardless i don't care how far I have to drive if the weather is bad. I've been waiting for this since I was a kid. At the time my mom totally screwed me and wouldn't even let me near a window because she thought even looking out it could blind me...lol...I love her to death but I've been mad at her for decades over that. But man will I be pissed if there is a hurricane or something Yeah climo would say even better odds toward Clemson.Sent from my VS995 using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Juliancolton Posted July 18, 2017 Share Posted July 18, 2017 On 7/17/2017 at 9:38 AM, eyewall said: I have a cheapo airbnb booked near lake murray in SC. If the weather looks like ****e I will have to abandon that and find a backup. SC may have some of the worst climo odds for good conditions, but I like that you can follow I-26 along the centerline for 150 miles without losing more than 15 seconds of totality, in case any localized cloudiness needs to be evaded. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eyewall Posted July 18, 2017 Share Posted July 18, 2017 SC may have some of the worst climo odds for good conditions, but I like that you can follow I-26 along the centerline for 150 miles without losing more than 15 seconds of totality, in case any localized cloudiness needs to be evaded.Yeah i am very nervous about the climo alone.Sent from my VS995 using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nrgjeff Posted July 19, 2017 Share Posted July 19, 2017 I am nervous about traffic. My biggest fear is being unable to move away from a small cloud due to traffic. So I will be very picky on the weather and very willing to travel. Ideally though, it is a 30 minute ride into totality for me from CHA. Plan to go early with water, food, sunscreen, simple eclipse glasses, book(s), playing cards and/or a board game to pass time. I have no risk tolerance for traffic and last minute positioning. No plans to photograph or use special equipment. Glasses will be for diamond ring stages in and out. Otherwise pinhole/shadowbox for partial stages. In totality I plan to just soak it all in when it is safe to view naked eye. Eclipse blogs recommend no fumbling around with equipment for several reasons. Risk of missing totality weighs. Photos never do it justice anyway. Let the media do that. Finally you'll remember it better not photographing. I believe them. My best mental memories of tornadoes are the ones I did not photograph. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mackerel_sky Posted July 19, 2017 Share Posted July 19, 2017 This will be the first wedge of the season, knowing my luck! Socked in with clouds and a steady NE breeze and rain for miles all around! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
buckeyefan1 Posted July 21, 2017 Share Posted July 21, 2017 My glasses and filter were delivered the other day I'm ready! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jburns Posted July 21, 2017 Author Share Posted July 21, 2017 39 minutes ago, buckeyefan1 said: My glasses and filter were delivered the other day I'm ready! We've got ours as well. Now if I don't forget to put them in the car....... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
buckeyefan1 Posted July 21, 2017 Share Posted July 21, 2017 6 minutes ago, jburns said: We've got ours as well. Now if I don't forget to put them in the car....... Don't worry, I have a couple extra On another note.....I can't believe the amount of people that have asked what the glasses are for. When I tell them it's for looking at the eclipse from beginning to end, they are like...I thought we could see it, I don't understand....sigh. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hoosier Posted July 21, 2017 Share Posted July 21, 2017 1 hour ago, jburns said: We've got ours as well. Now if I don't forget to put them in the car....... My concern as well, lol. Though a lot of towns/cities in the path are ordering glasses so hopefully it wouldn't be too difficult to find a pair. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Isopycnic Posted July 21, 2017 Share Posted July 21, 2017 7 hours ago, buckeyefan1 said: Don't worry, I have a couple extra On another note.....I can't believe the amount of people that have asked what the glasses are for. When I tell them it's for looking at the eclipse from beginning to end, they are like...I thought we could see it, I don't understand....sigh. What did you get? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rosie Posted July 22, 2017 Share Posted July 22, 2017 Brasstown Bald is charging 30.00 per person, max of 400 and sold out. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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