Roc's Solar Eclipse Party - August 21, 2017

by Guest 2017-06-25, 19:42

Who's going?

I'll be there with whatever pies he'd like me to bring.

A State-by-State Guide to the Best 2017 Solar Eclipse Festivals Still Available

Haven’t made plans yet to see this August’s once-in-a-lifetime celestial event? Read on.

ON MONDAY, AUGUST 21, 2017, a total solar eclipse will darken a narrow path across the continental U.S., from Oregon to South Carolina. The eclipse’s path of totality, where the sun will be entirely obscured by the moon, is set to pass over 14 states (technically it includes a sliver of uninhabited Montana wilderness, and a teeny corner of Iowa).

During the event, the midday skies will turn to night anywhere from a few seconds to a few minutes, depending on where in the path it is viewed from. For many, this is a once-in-a-lifetime chance to experience a total solar eclipse, and just two months out, finding a good spot to view the celestial wonder is already becoming a challenge.

Roc's Solar Eclipse Party - August 21, 2017 Image

Roc's Solar Eclipse Party - August 21, 2017 Image

by **Death Roe** 2017-06-25, 19:44

First in line to kick him in the taint.

by **The Pantry** 2017-06-25, 20:36

Fuck that Socialist.

Considering driving down to lower IL

by **Jake from State Farm** 2017-06-25, 21:02

I've got a friend that lives in Maryville, Tennessee, thinking about giving him a call and going down to see him. He's right in the path. My son lives in Cannon Beach in Oregon and he's taking a couple days off to get in position to watch it. Sounds like it may be crazy out there because of the limited access.

by Guest 2017-06-25, 22:49

I once slept through a blizzard in the cab of my pickup while parked in a rest area by Buffalo, WY.

by **DWags** 2017-06-25, 22:50

LooseGoose wrote:I once slept through a blizzard in the cab of my pickup while parked in a rest area by Buffalo, WY.

Was it April or May?

by **Turtleneck** 2017-06-25, 22:59

The Pantry wrote:Fuck that Socialist.

Considering driving down to lower IL

I would go just to see if he has a collection of capes. I bet he does. He seems like the kind of guy who wears capes.

by **The Pantry** 2017-06-26, 20:44

Remember the '79 eclipse while at State. Recall the afternoon being partly cloudy but getting somewhat less light. Forget exactly but think that eclipse hit mid-Michigan at around 40%. Even that was a little eerie. This next one will max at 83% in the Detroit area.

https://www.timeanddate.com/eclipse/in/usa/detroit

by **Rocinante** 2017-06-26, 21:42

Buffalo is 20 min from me Goose. I still don't know what we're doing, but I'm taking the day off.

by **The Pantry** 2017-06-28, 18:53

Just ordered a 10-pack of these for 15 bucks. Like most prophylactics, they are cheaper in quantity. The 50-pack is $50.

Solar Eclipse Glasses - CE and ISO Certified Safe Shades for Direct Sun Viewing - Made in the USA (10 Pack) by Soluna

by **Turtleneck** 2017-06-28, 18:54

I have not received my RSVP yet. WTF?

by **Nordic** 2017-06-28, 19:10

Sorry. I'm watching at Antineoplastons viewing party.

by **Rocinante** 2017-06-29, 10:29

I got my eclipse glasses guys. We're going to perform a greek tragedy during the eclipse. Who wants to come? Lot's a fun, right? TOGA! TOGA! TOGA!

by **Death Roe** 2017-06-29, 10:47

Rocinante wrote:I got my eclipse glasses guys. We're going to perform a greek tragedy during the eclipse. Who wants to come? Lot's a fun, right? TOGA! TOGA! TOGA!

I'm busy. Sorry.

by **The Pantry** 2017-06-30, 17:45

Got the eclipse specs today and tried them out. They work great.

The diameter of the sun in the high sky appears much smaller than I thought it was.

by **Turtleneck** 2017-06-30, 18:01

Will I need to buy cargo shorts to attend?

by **The Pantry** 2017-07-03, 14:26

Co-worker sent me a link to a pretty cool map.

Eclipse Map

by Guest 2017-07-18, 11:15

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by **The Pantry** 2017-07-18, 18:30

Looked back at Amazon. The 50-pack of eclipse glasses that was $50 two weeks ago is up to $75.

Soluna Solar Eclipse Glasses - CE and ISO Certified Safe Shades for Direct Sun Viewing

by Guest 2017-07-18, 18:36

wrong thread

by **The Pantry** 2017-07-18, 23:17

You guys are gonna be paying even higher prices for the eclipse glasses as the big day gets nearer.

by Guest 2017-07-20, 09:47

Spirit Airlines offers total solar eclipse bargain fares to 3 cities in path of totality

Spirit Airlines is capitalizing on a celestial event to sell plane tickets in the lead-up to Aug. 21, the date of the first total solar eclipse to pass through the continental United States since 1979.

The airline is offering discount fares ranging from $50 to $90 round trip for customers who book tickets by 11:59 a.m. Wednesday to fly to three cities near the solar eclipse’s path of totality — Portland, Ore., Kansas City, Mo., and Myrtle Beach, S.C.

by **Rocinante** 2017-07-20, 10:43

The Pantry wrote:You guys are gonna be paying even higher prices for the eclipse glasses as the big day gets nearer.

Got mine broham.

by **Turtleneck** 2017-07-25, 14:04

Could have made this happen in Roc's town in Wyoming, but Roc is a hitty planner.

https://qz.com/index/1036285/a-small-idaho-town-is-preparing-to-receive-100000-visitors-for-the-solar-eclipse-in-august/

by **Robert J Sakimano** 2017-07-25, 14:32

that thing is going about 10 miles from my hometown..

Roc's Solar Eclipse Party - August 21, 2017 Image

by **Turtleneck** 2017-07-25, 14:34

Will the people in your hometown think it's aliens and start shooting their guns at the sky?

by **Robert J Sakimano** 2017-07-25, 14:34

LooseGoose wrote:Spirit Airlines offers total solar eclipse bargain fares to 3 cities in path of totality

Spirit Airlines is capitalizing on a celestial event to sell plane tickets in the lead-up to Aug. 21, the date of the first total solar eclipse to pass through the continental United States since 1979.

The airline is offering discount fares ranging from $50 to $90 round trip for customers who book tickets by 11:59 a.m. Wednesday to fly to three cities near the solar eclipse’s path of totality — Portland, Ore., Kansas City, Mo., and Myrtle Beach, S.C.

they should just take their money, crank the engines up.. turn off the lights and be like "ain't this f**kin' cool"?!?!?

by **Robert J Sakimano** 2017-07-25, 14:35

Turtleneck wrote:Will the people in your hometown think it's aliens and start shooting their guns at the sky?

that's probably what the 4-5 high school graduates will do.. unsure of how the uneducated might react.

by **Floyd Robertson** 2017-07-25, 19:17

Put in your ZIP Code, see coverage

by Guest 2017-07-25, 19:23

74% that's enough for me, I can guess the rest.

by **The Pantry** 2017-07-25, 20:16

78.5 here. Way darker than 1979 in EL.

by **Floyd Robertson** 2017-07-27, 07:46

The 2017 Solar Eclipse May Prove the Sun Is Bigger Than We Think

A growing number of researchers think that the sun is actually larger than commonly thought.

I'm glad we have people to pin this stuff down.

by Guest 2017-07-29, 17:15

Eclipse Glasses - CE Certified Safe Solar Eclipse Glasses – 10pk Assorted- Eye Protection

10Pack for $9.99

by **The Pantry** 2017-08-06, 11:59

The Pantry wrote:Looked back at Amazon. The 50-pack of eclipse glasses that was $50 two weeks ago is up to $75.

Soluna Solar Eclipse Glasses - CE and ISO Certified Safe Shades for Direct Sun Viewing

The 50-pack is now up to $250

Solar Eclipse Glasses - CE and ISO Certified Safe Shades for Direct Sun Viewing - Made in the USA (10 Pack) by Soluna

by **Jake from State Farm** 2017-08-06, 16:39

The Pantry wrote:
The Pantry wrote:Looked back at Amazon. The 50-pack of eclipse glasses that was $50 two weeks ago is up to $75.

Soluna Solar Eclipse Glasses - CE and ISO Certified Safe Shades for Direct Sun Viewing
The 50-pack is now up to $250

Solar Eclipse Glasses - CE and ISO Certified Safe Shades for Direct Sun Viewing - Made in the USA (10 Pack) by Soluna

Looks like it's cheaper to buy five ten packs. I've seen Amazon do that on other stuff too.

by **The Pantry** 2017-08-06, 16:53

Jake from State Farm wrote:
The Pantry wrote:
The 50-pack is now up to $250

Solar Eclipse Glasses - CE and ISO Certified Safe Shades for Direct Sun Viewing - Made in the USA (10 Pack) by Soluna

Looks like it's cheaper to buy five ten packs. I've seen Amazon do that on other stuff too.

Yeah, saw that too. The 10-pack was $14 when I bought it about a month ago.

by **Floyd Robertson** 2017-08-06, 20:59

NASA‏Verified account @NASA 1m1 minute ago
We’re inviting YOU to participate in a nationwide science experiment during the Aug 21 #Eclipse2017 in the US. Info: http://go.nasa.gov/2hA4Upx

by **Rocinante** 2017-08-07, 14:24

Don't come to Wyoming guys. The fucking Canadians are burning their forests down and the smoke's screwing everything up.

Sorry.

by **The Pantry** 2017-08-07, 14:33

Rocinante wrote:Don't come to Wyoming guys. The fucking Canadians are burning their forests down and the smoke's screwing everything up.

Sorry.

You should be more concerned about the super volcano under your ass

by **Turtleneck** 2017-08-07, 14:46

The Pantry wrote:
Rocinante wrote:Don't come to Wyoming guys. The fucking Canadians are burning their forests down and the smoke's screwing everything up.

Sorry.
You should be more concerned about the super volcano under your ass

He had Taco Bell for lunch?

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