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Total Solar Eclipse From Coast To Coast. The Sight Of A Lifetime Don't Miss It!

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  1. May 12, 2017 at 6:40 PM
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    I just don't get all the hype? On the news everyday. Hotels going for thousands a night. People wanting to camp or park on your property. People coming from everywhere to see total solar eclipse. Only happens once in a lifetime. I realize eclipses are nice to see but really...i guess it's just me and I know a lot of people will really enjoy watching, but it's just not that big deal to me. I wont go out of my way to see it. Yea it will only happen once but you also only die once. Doesn't mean I want to be there or go out of my way. Ok, done venting, just tired if hearing about it every..... single.......day.......
     
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  2. May 12, 2017 at 6:43 PM
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    Dear Diary,

    Today I posted about solar eclipses in a truck forum.

    Love,
    Me
     
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  3. May 12, 2017 at 6:44 PM
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  4. May 12, 2017 at 6:44 PM
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    I live in the path of about 99.5% totality, so I don't have to go any further then my rear deck.
     
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  5. May 12, 2017 at 6:46 PM
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    So create a thread so you can read about it?
     
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  6. May 12, 2017 at 6:46 PM
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    But it's a sight of a lifetime! You gotta join the fray! LOL. Just messing with you.


    If you have ever seen one, it's really pretty cool. Many years ago we got to watch one in the front yard with a welding mask. It's pretty cool. Lay in a lawn chair with the mask on, sip on a cool drink and enjoy the sight. I do understand about the stupid all day every day nonstop blabbing about it, makes you want to avoid it.
     
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  7. May 12, 2017 at 6:46 PM
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    This post is quite literally the first I've heard about it.
     
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  8. May 12, 2017 at 6:46 PM
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    Haha! :rofl::rofl:
     
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    Is this a total eclipse of the heart?
     
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    Lol Same.
     
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    Me too, and I'm astronomically inept!
     
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    Not really a once in a lifetime event. There will be another one in 2024
     
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    On east coast only tho, and in April weather will likely preclude good watching
     
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    Reserected from the dead.
    When was the last one? I remember watching one in the early '90's, don't remember if it was total or not?

    It was kind of odd how in the middle of the day, everything got dark for about 15 minutes. I consider that bucket list item done with.
     
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    BTW, did I miss it! Did it happen already?
    Do I need to go in a bunker or anything?
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