12 days to go

[CentralTexasCrude]

After first hearing about it 3 years ago, the first of 2 Solar Eclipses here in 6 months. I think Animal started a thread about it 2 years ago or so. Dead center in the Oct 14th one is 30 miles South of here. Still be 4 minutes 40 seconds (or so) long here in Kerrville. The one in April 2024 is a bulls eye 6 miles West.

Other than the San Antonio area, some pretty unpopulated areas of the US involved it seems.

[CentralTexasCrude]

[Animal]

Go to a Northern Tool or welding supply place and get a replacement lens #14 shade for a welding helmet. They are about 4" wide and 8" long. You can hold it in front of your eyes instead of wearing glasses to view the eclipse.

Its a much better solution than the cheap shit they sell last minute to view them with.

[saltydog]

Should be a wonderful day.

[rule34]

Go to a Northern Tool or welding supply place and get a replacement lens #14 shade for a welding helmet. They are about 4" wide and 8" long. You can hold it in front of your eyes instead of wearing glasses to view the eclipse.

Its a much better solution than the cheap shit they sell last minute to view them with.

4"x8"?

[CentralTexasCrude]

Hell, just like July 4th 2021 when I videotaped the fireworks (YouGeeAre) from my porch with sound, I'm driving down to ground zero and videotaping. Post it here if I can figure Imgur. It's like right before Noon- What I hear is all the wildlife goes silent.

[Reservoir Dog]

Hell, just like July 4th 2021 when I videotaped the fireworks (YouGeeAre) from my porch with sound, I'm driving down to ground zero and videotaping. Post it here if I can figure Imgur. It's like right before Noon- What I hear is all the wildlife goes silent.

What's truly remarkable about these eclipses is that they happen at all considering that the Earth only rotates on it's axis twice a year.

[stonedmegman]

Hell, just like July 4th 2021 when I videotaped the fireworks (YouGeeAre) from my porch with sound, I'm driving down to ground zero and videotaping. Post it here if I can figure Imgur. It's like right before Noon- What I hear is all the wildlife goes silent.

What's truly remarkable about these eclipses is that they happen at all considering that the Earth only rotates on it's axis twice a year.

He'll explain that in detail when he starts his 11 days to go thread tomorrow.

[Animal]

Go to a Northern Tool or welding supply place and get a replacement lens #14 shade for a welding helmet. They are about 4" wide and 8" long. You can hold it in front of your eyes instead of wearing glasses to view the eclipse.

Its a much better solution than the cheap shit they sell last minute to view them with.

4"x8"?

I don't know. maybe 2" x 4" or so. like a playing card or so. its just a piece of glass that is tinted very very dark.

[CentralTexasCrude]

Hell, just like July 4th 2021 when I videotaped the fireworks (YouGeeAre) from my porch with sound, I'm driving down to ground zero and videotaping. Post it here if I can figure Imgur. It's like right before Noon- What I hear is all the wildlife goes silent.

What's truly remarkable about these eclipses is that they happen at all considering that the Earth only rotates on it's axis twice a year.

He'll explain that in detail when he starts his 11 days to go thread tomorrow.

Shows what you know. I'm going 1/2 day updates starting next weekend

[CentralTexasCrude]

RD is like "Thank goodness these are happening during the daylight"

[Weavagra]

I'm in totally for the 2024 eclipse. I plan on doing fireworks. I hope that is a good idea.

[Antknot]

I'm in totally for the 2024 eclipse. I plan on doing fireworks. I hope that is a good idea.

Video with it. Especially if you compress a 45 minute show into the four minutes of an eclipse.

[rule34]

After first hearing about it 3 years ago, the first of 2 Solar Eclipses here in 6 months. I think Animal started a thread about it 2 years ago or so. Dead center in the Oct 14th one is 30 miles South of here. Still be 4 minutes 40 seconds (or so) long here in Kerrville. The one in April 2024 is a bulls eye 6 miles West.

Other than the San Antonio area, some pretty unpopulated areas of the US involved it seems.

Just remember, the world is not coming to an end. If necessary, go inside, crawl in bed and pull the covers over your head till it is over. Life will go on.

[CentralTexasCrude]

Hell, just like July 4th 2021 when I videotaped the fireworks (YouGeeAre) from my porch with sound, I'm driving down to ground zero and videotaping. Post it here if I can figure Imgur. It's like right before Noon- What I hear is all the wildlife goes silent.

What's truly remarkable about these eclipses is that they happen at all considering that the Earth only rotates on it's axis twice a year.

He'll explain that in detail when he starts his 11 days to go thread tomorrow.

Alert- T minus 11 days 7 hours 28 minutes

[CentralTexasCrude]

After first hearing about it 3 years ago, the first of 2 Solar Eclipses here in 6 months. I think Animal started a thread about it 2 years ago or so. Dead center in the Oct 14th one is 30 miles South of here. Still be 4 minutes 40 seconds (or so) long here in Kerrville. The one in April 2024 is a bulls eye 6 miles West.

Other than the San Antonio area, some pretty unpopulated areas of the US involved it seems.

Just remember, the world is not coming to an end. If necessary, go inside, crawl in bed and pull the covers over your head till it is over. Life will go on.

Sorry neither eclipse is coming close to Kansas. I guess you and the kids will have to go back to jumping for joy when you see a jet passing overhead at 45,000 feet

[CentralTexasCrude]

OK. Looking at the forecast 7 days out. Looks like a cold front the day before making it an almost cloud free day.

[Animal]

OK. Looking at the forecast 7 days out. Looks like a cold front the day before making it an almost cloud free day.

man that would suck if it was raining or totally cloudy on that day. what are some of the crazy stories about motel rates or VRBO rentals, etc.??

I think i heard a guy the other day that is already renting out spaces for next spring's eclipse in Burnett. I think it is the geographic center of the whole world for that one, with the longest dark time. I think that guy has about a 3 day festival planned.

[CentralTexasCrude]

OK. Looking at the forecast 7 days out. Looks like a cold front the day before making it an almost cloud free day.

man that would suck if it was raining or totally cloudy on that day. what are some of the crazy stories about motel rates or VRBO rentals, etc.??

I think i heard a guy the other day that is already renting out spaces for next spring's eclipse in Burnett. I think it is the geographic center of the whole world for that one, with the longest dark time. I think that guy has about a 3 day festival planned.

Yeah, it's 2 eclipses in 6 months but the 1 next Spring seems to be the headline. Not much hype on this one. We shall see.

[Animal]

some lucky fuck is right at the intersection of the two and doesn't even know it. you are almost at the intersection.

[CentralTexasCrude]

some lucky fuck is right at the intersection of the two and doesn't even know it. you are almost at the intersection.

Drove home this afternoon but saw a beautiful sight this morning out on a W Texas oil field road in the middle of nowhere. Saw a flash out of the corner of my eye. Slowed to nothing and a Mom Javelina and her 2 piglets slowly crossed in front of me. Hope the feral pig hunters can tell the difference. Javelina aren't native either but they are not causing any harm like the ferals.

[Animal]

some lucky fuck is right at the intersection of the two and doesn't even know it. you are almost at the intersection.

Drove home this afternoon but saw a beautiful sight this morning out on a W Texas oil field road in the middle of nowhere. Saw a flash out of the corner of my eye. Slowed to nothing and a Mom Javelina and her 2 piglets slowly crossed in front of me. Hope the feral pig hunters can tell the difference. Javelina aren't native either but they are not causing any harm like the ferals.

i don't know anyone that would confuse a javalina for a feral pig.

[CentralTexasCrude]

some lucky fuck is right at the intersection of the two and doesn't even know it. you are almost at the intersection.

Drove home this afternoon but saw a beautiful sight this morning out on a W Texas oil field road in the middle of nowhere. Saw a flash out of the corner of my eye. Slowed to nothing and a Mom Javelina and her 2 piglets slowly crossed in front of me. Hope the feral pig hunters can tell the difference. Javelina aren't native either but they are not causing any harm like the ferals.

i don't know anyone that would confuse a javalina for a feral pig.

I mean when they are just shooting from trucks/ helicopters trying to solve the feral pig problem.

[Antknot]

some lucky fuck is right at the intersection of the two and doesn't even know it. you are almost at the intersection.

Drove home this afternoon but saw a beautiful sight this morning out on a W Texas oil field road in the middle of nowhere. Saw a flash out of the corner of my eye. Slowed to nothing and a Mom Javelina and her 2 piglets slowly crossed in front of me. Hope the feral pig hunters can tell the difference. Javelina aren't native either but they are not causing any harm like the ferals.

i don't know anyone that would confuse a javalina for a feral pig.

You know they exist, why else would farmers have to paint cow on the side of their cattle during hunting season?

[Animal]

some lucky fuck is right at the intersection of the two and doesn't even know it. you are almost at the intersection.

Drove home this afternoon but saw a beautiful sight this morning out on a W Texas oil field road in the middle of nowhere. Saw a flash out of the corner of my eye. Slowed to nothing and a Mom Javelina and her 2 piglets slowly crossed in front of me. Hope the feral pig hunters can tell the difference. Javelina aren't native either but they are not causing any harm like the ferals.

i don't know anyone that would confuse a javalina for a feral pig.

You know they exist, why else would farmers have to paint cow on the side of their cattle during hunting season?

that, i have never seen. or heard of.