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The Eclipse

SeaMaiden — Sat, 19 Aug 2017 14:53:08 GMT

I just do not get excited about such things. I know people that are driving 800 miles to go see it from a better place... the crowds... the traffic... the cost... I just do not get "IT". To each his own and whatever makes each of us happy.

I am tired of hearing about it on the news too....... The only good thing about it is that it is making other FAKE NEWS less newsworthy " IF YOU KNOW WHAT I MEAN....

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on the bay — Sat, 19 Aug 2017 15:02:01 GMT

I don't get it either.

I guess I think why is it so great to have darkness for a few hours in daytime? Places like Alaska and Iceland have it all the time.

I never have gotten it.

I remember thinking the same thing when we had the last one in 1979.

Even the pictures of it, I think,I still don't get it.

I"d rather look at a tree or the setting sun with a gorgeous sunset, or a lizard or a magnolia blooming-I could go on and on.

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Kachina624 — Sat, 19 Aug 2017 15:06:12 GMT

I'm really not interested but it's a fun distraction from other things that have been going on. Those who have school age children probably find it more exciting and interesting. So for those who drive 800 miles and spend a ton of money, have fun!

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hckynut — Sat, 19 Aug 2017 15:06:20 GMT

@SeaMaiden

With all our trees? I ain't interested enough to leave home for this event. I too will let it slide.

hckynut(john)

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Bri36 — Sat, 19 Aug 2017 15:07:48 GMT

I really have no interest in it. I'm certainly not going to look at it and risk harming my eyes.

I'm not buying a t shirt, or traveling to get a better view, or standing in line to buy silly glasses. LOL

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Mellie32 — Sat, 19 Aug 2017 15:09:52 GMT

**Struts in wearing her Eclipse t-shirt and glasses.**

Y'all are a bunch of nerds.

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Kachina624 — Sat, 19 Aug 2017 15:16:42 GMT

@Mellie32 wrote:
**Struts in wearing her Eclipse t-shirt and glasses.**

Y'all are a bunch of nerds.

@Mellie32 No, the nerds are the ones driving 800 miles and spending tons of money.

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Mellie32 — Sat, 19 Aug 2017 15:23:38 GMT

@Kachina624 wrote:
@Mellie32 wrote:
**Struts in wearing her Eclipse t-shirt and glasses.**

Y'all are a bunch of nerds.

@Mellie32 No, the nerds are the ones driving 800 miles and spending tons of money.

I know --- I was being facetious.

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millieshops — Sat, 19 Aug 2017 15:31:32 GMT

Everybody can't be a nerd.

But for those that are, this is likely a once in a lifetime experience.

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Annabellethecat66 — Sat, 19 Aug 2017 15:43:51 GMT

@SeaMaiden I agree. But what makes it so interesting is the way if you live like out in the country or where you can hear it and it lasts a few minutes it actually tricks the animals to think it's night. The guy from NASA when asked if the insects will also think it's night said, (paraphrasing) "Yes! You might hear the crickets, etc."

In my opinion one thing people have said that I think is very important is it will make people realize how important the sun is to humans and every living thing because it is very dark and it turns cold. This would be the new normal if anything happened to the sun.

The more our environment becomes polluted, the more difficult it is for the sun to get to us. Just things like that (in my opinion) makes it interesting. I've been watching and listening to scientists and myths over the years that have cropped up and it's fascinating how some things takes on a life of it's own (myths, etc). It's kind of a study on humans in a way....

I do believe in global something or other, just think people (celebrities) should practice what they preach. If it helps other's to see how important the air we breathe is ..... then I think it's all good.

I forgot to add my daughter (who lives in Colorado) was just last night complaining about not being able to 'reserve' a camping area because so many people want to get out of the city to be able to better see it. She didn't think it affected her either....but it did/does. Ha!

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Plaid Pants2 — Sat, 19 Aug 2017 15:52:57 GMT

Yes, crickets may churp, roosters may crow, but I very highly doubt that animals will go crazy.

It won't get dark as 2 o'clock in the morning.

I've seen full solar eclipses, and it has never gotten pitch dark.

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Krimpette — Sat, 19 Aug 2017 15:55:58 GMT

No interest here, either. But it's certainly been getting plenty of hype for the last couple of months. For those who are interested....enjoy! Be safe with your eyes!

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kaydee50 — Sat, 19 Aug 2017 15:56:49 GMT

I seem to remember one when I was a kid in the '50s. What amazes me is that people travel and spend hundreds of dollars for what is really about a 10 minute event when it's a complete eclipse. Doesn't seem worth the time, trouble or money to me but whatever makes you happy!

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moon_gazer — Sat, 19 Aug 2017 16:10:29 GMT

I live in a rural area of Texas where it will not be total, but about 75%. Must say, I must not have paid much attention to the last one in the late '70's, but, of course, we didn't have media coverage back then like we do today. To those who weren't around back then and can be in an area of it's path, it should be an interesting event.

Since I live out in the country, I get to enjoy the night sky every night - the millions of stars look like twinkling diamonds on a dark night. And then when the moon is full - simply amazing!

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shell garden — Sat, 19 Aug 2017 16:19:04 GMT

@Mellie32 wrote:
**Struts in wearing her Eclipse t-shirt and glasses.**

Y'all are a bunch of nerds.

@Mellie32...well, I'm "strutting" right beside ya with solar glasses and t-shirts from both South Carolina (since I live here) and one from GEORGIA (which is just 10 minutes from me and where I was born and raised)....Got to have the Georgia t shirt that says...

"THE DAY THE LIGHTS WENT OUT IN GEORGIA"..lol, I love it. (Remember the song, "The Night the lights went out in Georgia"????? These T-shirts say "DAY" instead.....CUTE.

I am sure that those of us in the path of totality are more excited than those who are not. But, I would never travel that far....I am glad it will be here in our own back door. However, watching it on TV would be a great experience for those that will not be in the path and I do hope that they at least watch it and enjoy the experience. Might not be the same as some of us....but, nonetheless, it's a once in a lifetime experience.

KEEP YOUR SOLAR GLASSES ON AT ALL TIMES AND BE SAFE.

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AuntG — Sat, 19 Aug 2017 16:21:55 GMT

Lots of people taking vacation on Monday because of the eclipse. It's not a big deal to me.We'll have 80% coverage.

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KentuckyWoman — Sat, 19 Aug 2017 16:50:04 GMT

I think it's fun and interesting. I live in northern KY so we will get 95% eclipse. I won't get to see it because all the NASA solar glasses have long since been sold out.

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gidgetgh — Sat, 19 Aug 2017 19:12:00 GMT

I, who was never a science girl in school, certainly appreciate the "science of it all". I mean, it's a really cool thing.

But all the hoopla surrounding the eclipse is why I don't care for Halloween, Thanksgiving and Christmas anymore. Soooooo much advance hype, so much hoopla, so overdone, that by the time the event or holiday finally gets here, I'm totally over it.

We plan to watch the coverage on tv and I don't want to miss that and won't because I don't want to be out that afternoon, stuck in traffic, with everyone else.

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jeanlake — Sat, 19 Aug 2017 23:13:43 GMT

99 percent darkness -- in the path -- college campus at work