The Eclipse Thread

[OpenWheels]

I saw an "annular" eclipse in northern Indiana in the 1994. We went outside with those cheap cardboard eclipse sunglasses. Somebody at the business thought ahead and bought a couple dozen.

Thing was, the distance of the moon from earth was further, so it left the rim of sun exposed. Went across very centered though so it was still very cool. Got pretty dark and the rim was as much red as yellow. To me it counts! lol

Good luck for good viewing weather to all of you who will get to see the real thing!

I'm in northern Mich now so only a little bit up here I think.

 

[All4You]

Not until night time but yes frightening!!!

Sheeeeeeeeeeeeeyit, the Sun and Moon never stood a chance...

 

[Marvin the Martian]

After the Bloomington Symphony concert at Switchyard we drove through town and campus. Town was crowded, maybe football game weekend crowded. A lot of people walking, traffic was fairly low. Campus was pretty empty.

I think a lot of townies are opting to not go anywhere, I heard that a lot over the last week.

 

[UncleMark]

I think a lot of townies are opting to not go anywhere, I heard that a lot over the last week.

Agreed. Everyone I've talked to said they were laying low. I may venture out late tomorrow morning just to see what's shaking but I'll be home before the show starts around 1:30.

 

[VanPastorMan]

I'm going to do a trump and stare at the sun.

Trump owns the Sun and is in negotiations to buy.......The MOON! We will make it the most fabulous and luxurious moon.

 

[Marvin the Martian]

A total solar eclipse and Purdue in the championship game. The ancients would have been frightened of such rare ill-omens occuring on the same day and began human sacrifices.

 

[zeke4ahs]

A total solar eclipse and Purdue in the championship game. The ancients would have been frightened of such rare ill-omens occuring on the same day and began human sacrifices.

Can we nominate people for the sacrifice?

 

[VanPastorMan]

This thread needs a theme song. So here it is.

 

[Marvin the Martian]

This thread needs a theme song. So here it is.

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She is raking in the royalties this week. Back to 1 cent tomorrow.

 

[VanPastorMan]

Can we nominate people for the sacrifice?

Trump Voters? You aren't going there are you?

 

[All4You]

Lulz...

 

[Hank Reardon]

I'm considering driving down to Ossian or Bluffton. It's only 30 minutes. Nice day, convertible. How bad could it be?

 

[Marvin the Martian]

I'm considering driving down to Ossian or Bluffton. It's only 30 minutes. Nice day, convertible. How bad could it be?

I don't know, parts of Bloomington appear empty. It feels like Thanksgiving. People who were on campus an hour ago said it was eerily empty. Maybe everyone opted for all these other towns.

 

[zeke4ahs]

Trump Voters? You aren't going there are you?

You volunteering?

 

[VanPastorMan]

You volunteering?

I can almost smell your saliva as you contemplate all this.

 

[zeke4ahs]

It’s eerily quiet on the extension right now, a few guys sitting outside playing music but that’s it.

 

[UncleMark]

I don't know, parts of Bloomington appear empty. It feels like Thanksgiving. People who were on campus an hour ago said it was eerily empty. Maybe everyone opted for all these other towns.

It’s eerily quiet on the tension right now, a few guys sitting outside playing music but that’s it.

Concur. I drove over on 46 from Ellettsville, down Fee to 10th, across campus to downtown, then down College to 1st and back up Walnut. Lots of small groups of people milling around, but little traffic and the parking lots are close to empty. The hellscape all were predicting is not happening, and all the people hoping to cash in on parking and the like are going to be really really disappointed.

Weather gods have been good to us. Gorgeous blue sky with just a smattering of high, wispy clouds, temps in the 70s. Couldn't have asked for any better.

 

[BradStevens]

Concur. I drove over on 46 from Ellettsville, down Fee to 10th, across campus to downtown, then down College to 1st and back up Walnut. Lots of small groups of people milling around, but little traffic and the parking lots are close to empty. The hellscape all were predicting is not happening, and all the people hoping to cash in on parking and the like are going to be really really disappointed.

Weather gods have been good to us. Gorgeous blue sky with just a smattering of high, wispy clouds, temps in the 70s. Couldn't have asked for any better.

When I went to the last one, the town I was in, Paducah, KY didn’t look that crowded or busy that day up to and including the eclipse. But then I got on the interstate to go home and sat in traffic for hours and hours.

 

[Marvin the Martian]

When I went to the last one, the town I was in, Paducah, KY didn’t look that crowded or busy that day up to and including the eclipse. But then I got on the interstate to go home and sat in traffic for hours and hours.

That was my experience, leaving was a disasyer. We will see about this one. If it is that way, the 2 mile stretch that 69 north of Martinsville is one lane is going to be a real problem.

 

[UncleMark]

When I went to the last one, the town I was in, Paducah, KY didn’t look that crowded or busy that day up to and including the eclipse. But then I got on the interstate to go home and sat in traffic for hours and hours.

That's been the narrative here, that the gridlock will occur when it's over and everyone tries to leave at once.

Again, with football we're used to moving large crowds in and out, and from the looks of it we aren't seeing many more people than what we see on a football weekend. Of course, today they're not all concentrated in one spot, so my observations may be faulty.

 

[UncleMark]

That was my experience, leaving was a disasyer. We will see about this one. If it is that way, the 2 mile stretch that 69 north of Martinsville is one lane is going to be a real problem.

I'd be surprised if there's a lot of north/south traffic, since north and south are also in the zone of totality. I'd suspect more east/west. Meaning SR 46, which could be a cluster. Yesterday the Flatwoods area west of Ellettsville was all taped off and the big churches out there were selling parking for $40. Doing the Lord's work, of course.

 

[Marvin the Martian]

I'd be surprised if there's a lot of north/south traffic, since north and south are also in the zone of totality. I'd suspect more east/west. Meaning SR 46, which could be a cluster. Yesterday the Flatwoods area west of Ellettsville was all taped off and the big churches out there were selling parking for $40. Doing the Lord's work, of course.

I saw a 9AM photo of 46 in Ellettesville, it was empty. We are out at Olcott, not very crowded. Bloomington Parks at Switchyard had a post, said they already have met people from 20 different states.

 

[UncleMark]

NBC just said that Bloomington should have 50% cloud cover. They need to look outside.

 

[dbmhoosier]

 

[Univee2]

NBC just said that Bloomington should have 50% cloud cover. They need to look outside.

Consider the source . . .

Doesn’t meet with the agenda.

And AOC said the Moon is much more important than the Sun as the Moon provides some light when it’s dark outside. The Sun just comes around when it’s already light outside . . .

 

[Marvin the Martian]

I just celebrated my own eclipse, stuck a moon pie up in front of the sun.

 

[Marvin the Martian]

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My buddy that came stayed in a hotel and he said it was sold out. In fact, all were reported sold out. I still think it is a good football weekend crowd, I doubt businesses will complain too much.

I saw yesterday Indianapolis had the most Airbnb bookings in the country. Given Dallas and Cleveland are along totality, that is pretty impressive.

 

[larsIU]

When I went to the last one, the town I was in, Paducah, KY didn’t look that crowded or busy that day up to and including the eclipse. But then I got on the interstate to go home and sat in traffic for hours and hours.

I have to be in Louisville by 6:30pm. From Carmel. It's a two hour ish drive normally.

I hope I'm not totally fooked. I'm trying to leave the moment after totality is achieved.

 

[BradStevens]

I have to be in Louisville by 6:30pm. From Carmel. It's a two hour ish drive normally.

I hope I'm not totally fooked. I'm trying to leave the moment after totality is achieved.

Leave now. Or rent a helicopter

 

[All4You]

I'm trying to leave the moment after totality is achieved.

We're men, don't we all...

 

[Ohio Guy]

A total solar eclipse and Purdue in the championship game. The ancients would have been frightened of such rare ill-omens occuring on the same day and began human sacrifices.

Some friends were just talking about something similar. How freaked out ancient civilizations would be to see an eclipse and on top of that they'd do permanent damage to their eyes when they looked at it? There would be some craziness and trying to figure out why the gods were punishing them for sure.

 

[BradStevens]

Some friends were just talking about something similar. How freaked out ancient civilizations would be to see an eclipse and on top of that they'd do permanent damage to their eyes when they looked at it? There would be some craziness and trying to figure out why the gods were punishing them for sure.

I was thinking how freaked out an ancient civilization would be at the thought of Purdue winning a natty in men’s basketball. . .

 

[All4You]

Some friends were just talking about something similar. How freaked out ancient civilizations would be to see an eclipse and on top of that they'd do permanent damage to their eyes when they looked at it? There would be some craziness and trying to figure out why the gods were punishing them for sure.

I was thinking how freaked out an ancient civilization would be at the thought of Purdue winning a natty in men’s basketball. . .

I'm still trying to figure out why the basketball gods are punishing me...

 

[larsIU]

Leave now. Or rent a helicopter

No, I'll be fashionably late. It's all work function, networking b/s anyway. not my usual cup of tea - forced conversation.

 

[UncleMark]

No, I'll be fashionably late. It's all work function, networking b/s anyway. not my usual cup of tea - forced conversation.

Just Zoom it, FFS.

(I'm all about solutions.)

 

[BradStevens]

No, I'll be fashionably late. It's all work function, networking b/s anyway. not my usual cup of tea - forced conversation.

Bring your book.

 

[BradStevens]

Just Zoom it, FFS.

(I'm all about solutions.)

You must have a business degree, then. 😏

 

[UncleMark]

You must have a business degree, then. 😏

Nope. I learned how to think, then dropped out.

 

[larsIU]

Nope. I learned how to think, then dropped out.

I FOUND TIMOTHY LEARY

 

[larsIU]

Just Zoom it, FFS.

(I'm all about solutions.)

WE'RE BONDING MARK