The Eclispe

[TripleBlack]

Originally Posted by DAB

ah man, i have plans monday, could we move this to sunday around 3pm?

You aren't the first to request...

[polarbear]

Originally Posted by snide

Has the state of Oregon declared a state of emergency yet? Some states have.

Yes.

Gov. Kate Brown has declared a state of emergency, but it’s mostly to clear red tape so state and local agencies can work together to respond to any problems that arise.

Oregon Officials Say They're Ready For Eclipse . News | OPB

We, at the reallybigrentalcarcompany, declared the state of emergency last week. Renting out a few thousand cars doesn't concern me. What to do with 3,000 cars when they come back terrifies me.

[Mike Mercury]

[Ol Timer]

Ten zillion homeowners in the Columbia, MO area have joined Airbnb to offer spare bedrooms for from $200 - $800 for the night before the eclipse.

I'm thinking of having my house moved... Or drive my shed to Columbia.

[DAB]

Originally Posted by TripleBlack

You aren't the first to request...

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saw that a few days ago.....just piling on....

"aww man, i have a meeting then, can we move it to after the meeting?"

man does not control the heavens.

[Sea Six]

Originally Posted by 99 pewtercoupe

Totality about 20 miles south of me but I have to be in Wisconsin for a meeting

Man, for a once in a hundred year event, I'd call in sick.

[boracayjohnny]

Originally Posted by polarbear

Yes.



Oregon Officials Say They're Ready For Eclipse . News | OPB

We, at the reallybigrentalcarcompany, declared the state of emergency last week. Renting out a few thousand cars doesn't concern me. What to do with 3,000 cars when they come back terrifies me.

I can send a hauler to take care of eight or nine and make them disappear. Let me know.

[Jobaka]

Traffic backups already forming in Oregon 4 days before eclipse

PRINEVILLE, Ore. - “Traffic at a complete standstill,” reported the Ochoco National Forest’s Twitter account Wednesday night.

Cars were backed up for 14 miles from the Ochoco Reservoir near Prineville heading east on Highway 26. The backup was blamed on the 35,000 people with tickets to an eclipse festival at Big Summit Prairie.

Those who were stuck in traffic appeared to be taking it all in stride, however. The Ochoco National Forest reported that people were relaxing outside their cars as they waited for things to get moving again.

Oregon State Police also reported that traffic was increasing on Highway 97 near La Pine because of next Monday's total solar eclipse.

KATU News has also heard some gas stations around Bend ran out of gas.
The traffic messes now may be just a taste of what is to come this weekend, as travelers seek their spots within the path of totality that will sweep across the nation, starting in Oregon and ending in South Carolina.

Source

[Hoog]

I'll wait for the next one...it's coming right over my house.

edit: It's the one after - 2045

[Sea Six]

There's one going over San Antonio TX in 2022 I think.

I'll be there for that one too if I'm still around.

[Jobaka]

Originally Posted by Sea Six

There's one going over San Antonio TX in 2022 I think.

I'll be there for that one too if I'm still around.

April 8, 2024

https://www.greatamericaneclipse.com/future/

[polarbear]

Originally Posted by boracayjohnny

I can send a hauler to take care of eight or nine and make them disappear. Let me know.

How about 8 or 900?

[snide]

Originally Posted by polarbear

How about 8 or 900?

Are there any vehicles in the fleet that would make it worth my while to make disappear? Any Corvettes? Anything from the luxury collection?

[78SA]

Isn't that when the sun goes between the Earth and the moon?

[JRD77VET]

Originally Posted by Waco

I'm just taking my welding mask to work to take a peek.

Auto darkening or "old school" ?

[LilRedCorvette]

Originally Posted by Jobaka

I just got back Fri night from a trip to the Tail of the Dragon...after my last run down it on Thurs night, there were already TV news crews and people camping out in anticipation of the eclipse.

[Vette40th]

Here in Charleston we are getting 1 min 33 sec/ I bought the el cheapo nasa certified glasses. Cant see anything through them.. Hopefully they work and this is worth it. I told the wife, the internet pictures will be better... But, Burgers, beer and eclipse..

[JRD77VET]

Originally Posted by Vette40th

Here in Charleston we are getting 1 min 33 sec/ I bought the el cheapo nasa certified glasses. Cant see anything through them.. Hopefully they work and this is worth it. I told the wife, the internet pictures will be better... But, Burgers, beer and eclipse..

That's good though. They are supposed to dark so when you look at the sun it doesn't permanently damage your eyes.

They should be equivalent to a number 13 welding lense. ( I normally weld with a number 10 lense )

[Fasglas]

[Vette40th]

Originally Posted by Fasglas

We laugh, but there are people that will do just that. We, as a society are just getting dumber as common sense has died.