Total Eclipse

[jmohme]

I think in my life this will be my 3 rd or 4 th, not sure, I'm so ole I can't remember.

I wonder if I can take a picture of the sun through my welding hood?

Yes you can

 

[innominate]

I wouldnt say most of it, but a pretty wide band.
I will be traveling about 60 miles to be in the path of totality.
I was trying to arrange for some of the photographers that work for me to meet at a hotel that I use when I take weekend motorcycle trips. My travel agent (wife) tried to make reservations but there were none to be had, then a week or two ago, one of them sent us an email offereing "Eclipse week" reservations at $438 a night!
That shit should be illegal.

So the wife and I will just get up that morning and drive out that way, find a spot and enjoy the show, assuming that we have clear skies.

8 months ago I was looking for hotels in F-burg during the eclipse and there were no rooms available.

 

[BRD@66]

@innominate ,
Waco shamelessly gouges hotel prices for Baylor homecoming, so I can imagine what they'll do on this. Rooms should be available.

 

[innominate]

@innominate ,
Waco shamelessly gouges hotel prices for Baylor homecoming, so I can imagine what they'll do on this. Rooms should be available.

I bet. Or friends in Baton Rouge decided to visit that weekend so we're just hanging out here.

 

[jmohme]

8 months ago I was looking for hotels in F-burg during the eclipse and there were no rooms available.

Thats where I looked too

 

[oldag]

 

[Fishkiller]

Thats where I looked too

I think a couple hotels held off and are taking now. But I heard $400-$600 per night with 3 night minimum

 

[Fishkiller]

Besides traffic will be nightmarish leaving after the event. I’m gonna watch from the backyard. You’re welcome to come join us

 

[Younggun]

Got my filter in the mail today and tested it. Not bad for a budget 100-300mm Canon EF lens, can see the sun spots though. And the filter doesn’t alter the color much which is nice.

 

[WT_Foxtrot]

I prefer The Dan Band/Old School version

 

[RedArmy]

 

[seeker_two]

Just got word that my school is closing that day due to "increased traffic and emergency services delays".....like anyone intentionally comes to Mexia for anything, much less an eclipse....

 

[Younggun]

Just got word that my school is closing that day due to "increased traffic and emergency services delays".....like anyone intentionally comes to Mexia for anything, much less an eclipse....

Maybe they just wanted to come up with a reason beside “it’s an eclipse”.

The three “local” schools around me are out on the 8th.

 

[jrbfishn]

I guess they are expecting some kind of life altering event. Ft Hood and Killeen ISD are closing for the day as well.

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[Younggun]

I guess they are expecting some kind of life altering event. Ft Hood and Killeen ISD are closing for the day as well.

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C’mon, it’s not that often you find yourself in the path of a total eclipse, and it’s pretty damn cool.

If my kids weren’t out I was going to keep them home to watch it anyways. Won’t hurt them to miss a day of brainwashing.

 

[RoyGBiv]

News just said Marble Falls will be the best place to be, they are expecting a crowd. Motel rooms going for $1,000.00 per night, Not me.

Spent this past weekend in Marble Falls. The county finally declared a holiday for the eclipse. Schools closed, etc. The path of totality includes FTW, although only briefly. I think I'll save my money and just walk outside. Should be cool to witness.

 

[lbbf]

I made a filter for my Nikkon. Bought some solar film off amazon. I then cut it to fit over the lense. Covered it with a $5 uv filter to hold it in place. Have just over $20 in it and enough film left over for several more.

 

[tedwitt]

It appears Houston has never had a Total Eclipse. We have had several partial eclipses.

Oct 23, 2014, Partial Solar Eclipse
May 20, 2012, Partial Solar Eclipse
Apr 8, 2005, Partial Solar Eclipse
Dec 14, 2001, Partial Solar Eclipse
Dec 25, 2000, Partial Solar Eclipse
Feb 26, 1998, Partial Solar Eclipse
May 10, 1994, Partial Solar Eclipse
Jul 11, 1991, Partial Solar Eclipse
Oct 3, 1986, Partial Solar Eclipse
May 30, 1984, Partial Solar Eclipse
Aug 10, 1980, Partial Solar Eclipse
Feb 26, 1979, Partial Solar Eclipse
Oct 12, 1977, Partial Solar Eclipse
Dec 13, 1974, Partial Solar Eclipse
Dec 24, 1973, Partial Solar Eclipse
Jul 10, 1972, Partial Solar Eclipse
Mar 7, 1970, Partial Solar Eclipse
Sep 11, 1969, Partial Solar Eclipse
May 9, 1967, Partial Solar Eclipse
Jul 20, 1963, Partial Solar Eclipse
Sep 20, 1960, Partial Solar Eclipse
Jun 30, 1954, Partial Solar Eclipse
Mar 7, 1951, Partial Solar Eclipse
Nov 12, 1947, Partial Solar Eclipse
Nov 23, 1946, Partial Solar Eclipse
Jul 9, 1945, Partial Solar Eclipse
Jan 25, 1944, Partial Solar Eclipse
Apr 19, 1939, Partial Solar Eclipse
Jun 8, 1937, Partial Solar Eclipse
Feb 3, 1935, Partial Solar Eclipse
Aug 31, 1932, Partial Solar Eclipse
Apr 28, 1930, Partial Solar Eclipse
Jul 9, 1926, Partial Solar Eclipse
Jan 24, 1925, Partial Solar Eclipse
Sep 10, 1923, Partial Solar Eclipse

 

[Shady]

Burnet is going to be totally eclipsed if all 100,000 people show up in our town of 7000.

 

[Fishkiller]

Well here in the Big Town all hotels and rental house have been booked solid for a couple of months. Hence the interweb tells folks go to Marble Falls etc. I’m just gonna sit in the back yard like we did in October