Solar Eclipse (August 21, 2017) count down!

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  • cee134
    cee134 Posts: 33,711 Member
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    As Eclipse Madness Sweeps U.S., A Stonehenge Made Of Cars Prepares

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    http://www.npr.org/sections/thetwo-way/2017/08/10/541583064/as-eclipse-madness-sweeps-u-s-a-stonehenge-made-of-cars-prepares

    Alliance, Nebraska (home to the Stonehenge replica made of cars) with a population of about 8,500, is preparing for a deluge of visitors, including the state's governor, who has announced he will view the Aug. 21 total solar eclipse from Carhenge.
  • Caporegiem
    Caporegiem Posts: 4,297 Member
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    caco_ethes wrote: »
    Caporegiem wrote: »
    Well, well, well I guess I'll be wearing them after all.


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    That looks like a two pack, can I have one? I'm convinced if I buy a pair then something will happen and I'll be too busy to go outside. It'll be a wasted $2 I can't fit in my budget.

    Just use a visor, it's probably no big deal.

    I do have my yearly eye exam coming up, might as well get my money's worth right?
  • RunHardBeStrong
    RunHardBeStrong Posts: 33,069 Member
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    cee134 wrote: »
    As Eclipse Madness Sweeps U.S., A Stonehenge Made Of Cars Prepares

    u8ja7ntycaqv.jpg

    http://www.npr.org/sections/thetwo-way/2017/08/10/541583064/as-eclipse-madness-sweeps-u-s-a-stonehenge-made-of-cars-prepares

    Alliance, Nebraska (home to the Stonehenge replica made of cars) with a population of about 8,500, is preparing for a deluge of visitors, including the state's governor, who has announced he will view the Aug. 21 total solar eclipse from Carhenge.

    Haha! I have been here.. Idk if I should admit this.
  • caco_ethes
    caco_ethes Posts: 11,962 Member
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    Caporegiem wrote: »
    caco_ethes wrote: »
    Caporegiem wrote: »
    Well, well, well I guess I'll be wearing them after all.


    31kxnks098qx.jpg

    That looks like a two pack, can I have one? I'm convinced if I buy a pair then something will happen and I'll be too busy to go outside. It'll be a wasted $2 I can't fit in my budget.

    Just use a visor, it's probably no big deal.

    I do have my yearly eye exam coming up, might as well get my money's worth right?

    What are your thoughts on LASIK?
  • Caporegiem
    Caporegiem Posts: 4,297 Member
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    caco_ethes wrote: »
    Caporegiem wrote: »
    caco_ethes wrote: »
    Caporegiem wrote: »
    Well, well, well I guess I'll be wearing them after all.


    31kxnks098qx.jpg

    That looks like a two pack, can I have one? I'm convinced if I buy a pair then something will happen and I'll be too busy to go outside. It'll be a wasted $2 I can't fit in my budget.

    Just use a visor, it's probably no big deal.

    I do have my yearly eye exam coming up, might as well get my money's worth right?

    What are your thoughts on LASIK?

    I think I'm going to be trying DIY LASIK on August 21st.
  • RunHardBeStrong
    RunHardBeStrong Posts: 33,069 Member
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    Caporegiem wrote: »
    caco_ethes wrote: »
    Caporegiem wrote: »
    caco_ethes wrote: »
    Caporegiem wrote: »
    Well, well, well I guess I'll be wearing them after all.


    31kxnks098qx.jpg

    That looks like a two pack, can I have one? I'm convinced if I buy a pair then something will happen and I'll be too busy to go outside. It'll be a wasted $2 I can't fit in my budget.

    Just use a visor, it's probably no big deal.

    I do have my yearly eye exam coming up, might as well get my money's worth right?

    What are your thoughts on LASIK?

    I think I'm going to be trying DIY LASIK on August 21st.

    For some reason I have a feeling it is going to go horribly wrong.
  • Caporegiem
    Caporegiem Posts: 4,297 Member
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    Caporegiem wrote: »
    caco_ethes wrote: »
    Caporegiem wrote: »
    caco_ethes wrote: »
    Caporegiem wrote: »
    Well, well, well I guess I'll be wearing them after all.


    31kxnks098qx.jpg

    That looks like a two pack, can I have one? I'm convinced if I buy a pair then something will happen and I'll be too busy to go outside. It'll be a wasted $2 I can't fit in my budget.

    Just use a visor, it's probably no big deal.

    I do have my yearly eye exam coming up, might as well get my money's worth right?

    What are your thoughts on LASIK?

    I think I'm going to be trying DIY LASIK on August 21st.

    For some reason I have a feeling it is going to go horribly wrong.

    Don't be so negative. I was pretty good at burning ants with a magnifying glass when I was a kid so I think that skill will translate over.
  • RunHardBeStrong
    RunHardBeStrong Posts: 33,069 Member
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    Caporegiem wrote: »
    Caporegiem wrote: »
    caco_ethes wrote: »
    Caporegiem wrote: »
    caco_ethes wrote: »
    Caporegiem wrote: »
    Well, well, well I guess I'll be wearing them after all.


    31kxnks098qx.jpg

    That looks like a two pack, can I have one? I'm convinced if I buy a pair then something will happen and I'll be too busy to go outside. It'll be a wasted $2 I can't fit in my budget.

    Just use a visor, it's probably no big deal.

    I do have my yearly eye exam coming up, might as well get my money's worth right?

    What are your thoughts on LASIK?

    I think I'm going to be trying DIY LASIK on August 21st.

    For some reason I have a feeling it is going to go horribly wrong.

    Don't be so negative. I was pretty good at burning ants with a magnifying glass when I was a kid so I think that skill will translate over.

    Well, you should have disclosed that to start with. This information completely sways my thoughts.
  • Caporegiem
    Caporegiem Posts: 4,297 Member
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    Caporegiem wrote: »
    Caporegiem wrote: »
    caco_ethes wrote: »
    Caporegiem wrote: »
    caco_ethes wrote: »
    Caporegiem wrote: »
    Well, well, well I guess I'll be wearing them after all.


    31kxnks098qx.jpg

    That looks like a two pack, can I have one? I'm convinced if I buy a pair then something will happen and I'll be too busy to go outside. It'll be a wasted $2 I can't fit in my budget.

    Just use a visor, it's probably no big deal.

    I do have my yearly eye exam coming up, might as well get my money's worth right?

    What are your thoughts on LASIK?

    I think I'm going to be trying DIY LASIK on August 21st.

    For some reason I have a feeling it is going to go horribly wrong.

    Don't be so negative. I was pretty good at burning ants with a magnifying glass when I was a kid so I think that skill will translate over.

    Well, you should have disclosed that to start with. This information completely sways my thoughts.

    Well to completely reassure you of your concerns, I also had a laser pointer that I bought at a flea market. If that doesn't fully qualify me I don't know what will.
  • RunHardBeStrong
    RunHardBeStrong Posts: 33,069 Member
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    Caporegiem wrote: »
    Caporegiem wrote: »
    Caporegiem wrote: »
    caco_ethes wrote: »
    Caporegiem wrote: »
    caco_ethes wrote: »
    Caporegiem wrote: »
    Well, well, well I guess I'll be wearing them after all.


    31kxnks098qx.jpg

    That looks like a two pack, can I have one? I'm convinced if I buy a pair then something will happen and I'll be too busy to go outside. It'll be a wasted $2 I can't fit in my budget.

    Just use a visor, it's probably no big deal.

    I do have my yearly eye exam coming up, might as well get my money's worth right?

    What are your thoughts on LASIK?

    I think I'm going to be trying DIY LASIK on August 21st.

    For some reason I have a feeling it is going to go horribly wrong.

    Don't be so negative. I was pretty good at burning ants with a magnifying glass when I was a kid so I think that skill will translate over.

    Well, you should have disclosed that to start with. This information completely sways my thoughts.

    Well to completely reassure you of your concerns, I also had a laser pointer that I bought at a flea market. If that doesn't fully qualify me I don't know what will.

    You should advertise your services, I bet you could really make a profit on the 21st!
  • Lucy0304
    Lucy0304 Posts: 10 Member
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    I'm heading to Carbondale, IL for the eclipse, yahoo!
  • twinteensmom
    twinteensmom Posts: 371 Member
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    I will be on a cruise ship headed towards Alaska during the eclipse. I am hoping the skies are nice and clear because, where I will be, it is supposed to be near 80% totality. I won't ever see that again in my lifetime. I have special glasses all set to pack and, even if it is cloudy, I know it will be a very eerie scene on the ship.
  • caco_ethes
    caco_ethes Posts: 11,962 Member
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    I'll be chairing a meeting that starts about a half hour before. I'll be sure to stretch so everyone misses the opportunity.

    Laughinggg
  • caco_ethes
    caco_ethes Posts: 11,962 Member
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    Caporegiem wrote: »
    caco_ethes wrote: »
    Caporegiem wrote: »
    caco_ethes wrote: »
    Caporegiem wrote: »
    Well, well, well I guess I'll be wearing them after all.


    31kxnks098qx.jpg

    That looks like a two pack, can I have one? I'm convinced if I buy a pair then something will happen and I'll be too busy to go outside. It'll be a wasted $2 I can't fit in my budget.

    Just use a visor, it's probably no big deal.

    I do have my yearly eye exam coming up, might as well get my money's worth right?

    What are your thoughts on LASIK?

    I think I'm going to be trying DIY LASIK on August 21st.

    Can't be any worse than the real thing, and much cheaper!
  • cee134
    cee134 Posts: 33,711 Member
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    Can you really go blind staring at an eclipse? Tips for safe viewing

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    http://www.cnn.com/2017/08/10/health/how-to-safely-watch-the-eclipse/index.html

    Spoiler: yes...

    FYI - it's hard finding articles on the eclipse that doesn't say the same thing over and over again.


  • Caporegiem
    Caporegiem Posts: 4,297 Member
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    cee134 wrote: »
    Can you really go blind staring at an eclipse? Tips for safe viewing

    75qa5edspdzm.jpg

    http://www.cnn.com/2017/08/10/health/how-to-safely-watch-the-eclipse/index.html

    Spoiler: yes...

    FYI - it's hard finding articles on the eclipse that doesn't say the same thing over and over again.


    Wonder if I could set up a few well placed mirrors and look at the sun that way. You know... like how you creep on someone at the gym without looking directly at them?
  • cee134
    cee134 Posts: 33,711 Member
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    Caporegiem wrote: »
    cee134 wrote: »
    Can you really go blind staring at an eclipse? Tips for safe viewing

    75qa5edspdzm.jpg

    http://www.cnn.com/2017/08/10/health/how-to-safely-watch-the-eclipse/index.html

    Spoiler: yes...

    FYI - it's hard finding articles on the eclipse that doesn't say the same thing over and over again.


    Wonder if I could set up a few well placed mirrors and look at the sun that way. You know... like how you creep on someone at the gym without looking directly at them?

    This might work.

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  • SomebodyWakeUpHIcks
    SomebodyWakeUpHIcks Posts: 3,836 Member
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    Just like the moon landing, the eclipse is fake
  • Just_Mel_
    Just_Mel_ Posts: 3,992 Member
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    Well wtf am I supposed to do now??? No time to order new ones.