[dbussone]

Originally Posted by billethkid

We were on the patio at Arnold Palmers during TV "peak"....a little cloudy like most afternoons lately. However there was a slight temp drop for that couple of minutes.

It might have even reached a 2 degree drop. Spot on Billie! [emoji23][emoji106]


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[manaboutown]

Originally Posted by Gpsma

There are a couple of ladies at the pool that can cause their own solar eclipse when they stand up.

[CFrance]

Originally Posted by NotGolfer

LOLOL (also chuckled at Gracie's post). I didn't bother to get glasses but will say while it was "sunny" outside...it did get a bit dark inside the house (ie when it's dusk). This event wasn't worth the hype the media was giving it! Some folks drove hours north for 2 minutes--40 seconds and spent lots of $$$ of a astronomical event.

You mean kinda like the Kentucky Derby?

[Topspinmo]

Originally Posted by Wiotte

I'll bite, where were you ?


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Oregon Missouri

[karostay]

Fake celestial news hype for 90% of the country

[jsw14]

I made my own Eclipse key chain souvenir yesterday. Made out of a Gallaway 2 golf ball......Enjoy!

[dbussone]

Originally Posted by jsw14

I made my own Eclipse key chain souvenir yesterday. Made out of a Gallaway 2 golf ball......Enjoy!

Now you just need to get a URL so you can sell them online! [emoji41]
I bet they'll sell like hot cakes.


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[Dr Winston O Boogie jr]

Originally Posted by graciegirl

It is now 2:46 and we are at the height of the eclipse which is 70% and it isn't even dark.

I blame the Morse family.

I too was disappointed in a major way. I thought that 86% coverage would result in actual darkness.

On the positive side, my pin-hole box worked fine and I was actually able to look directly at it at its peak because of the cloud cover. It did appear that the sun was 86% covered.

But yes, I also would like a refund.

BTW, this is the second total solar eclipse that I get screwed on. We had one that was directly over my home town, Boston, MA in 1959 and it got rained out. As an 8 year old, I was really disappointed after all the effort I put into making that pin-hole box.

[Topspinmo]

Originally Posted by Dr Winston O Boogie jr

I too was disappointed in a major way. I thought that 86% coverage would result in actual darkness.

On the positive side, my pin-hole box worked fine and I was actually able to look directly at it at its peak because of the cloud cover. It did appear that the sun was 86% covered.

But yes, I also would like a refund.

BTW, this is the second total solar eclipse that I get screwed on. We had one that was directly over my home town, Boston, MA in 1959 and it got rained out. As an 8 year old, I was really disappointed after all the effort I put into making that pin-hole box.

That's why total eclipse rarely seen. You have to be in the path that's usually about 70 miles wide. Even 95% coverage won't be dark. It that last bit that makes difference. Everybody claims they seen eclipse but few ever eye total eclipse. You will have another chance in 7 years, but you will have to travel. Goggle eclipse map to see the path. I doubt most of use will be around in 2045 when the village will be in the direct path??????

[Bavarian]

We saw the total elipse in Orangeburg, SC where we visited a cousin and his wife. Right on the path of totality. Temp dropped about 5 DegF, was dark like evening, but no long shadows. Was well worth the drive.
Very drametic and once in a lifetime experience.