I don't get the Eclipse madness!

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:DW convinced is to drive to Cleveland and I was sooooooo apprehensive it being worth the effort. It 1000% was worth it. I remember the 2017 eclipse but it wasn't memorable. This was so memorable and awe inspiring.

It was as of a switch was clicked, it went dark, the ring was in the air, the wind stopped and it was one of the most beautiful natural things I've seemed. It was enough to stop my kids in their tracks and that's not an easy feat.

I hope I'm around and able to see the next one.

Dramatic much?

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:DW convinced is to drive to Cleveland and I was sooooooo apprehensive it being worth the effort. It 1000% was worth it. I remember the 2017 eclipse but it wasn't memorable. This was so memorable and awe inspiring.

It was as of a switch was clicked, it went dark, the ring was in the air, the wind stopped and it was one of the most beautiful natural things I've seemed. It was enough to stop my kids in their tracks and that's not an easy feat.

I hope I'm around and able to see the next one.

nice

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Anonymous wrote:I'm 44. I feel like these things have happened pretty frequently in my lifespan, yet the buildup around them is crazy! I have no interest in participating in any of this - pulling my kids out of school to go to the Smithsonian, for example? (And I'm totally a parent that would pull them for stuff, I just don't get this!) I guess I sort of have some FOMO, but really...why is this a big deal?

You will literally be elderly when the next one happens. But go ahead and pretend like it’s nothing.

64 isn't elderly!

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:DW convinced is to drive to Cleveland and I was sooooooo apprehensive it being worth the effort. It 1000% was worth it. I remember the 2017 eclipse but it wasn't memorable. This was so memorable and awe inspiring.

It was as of a switch was clicked, it went dark, the ring was in the air, the wind stopped and it was one of the most beautiful natural things I've seemed. It was enough to stop my kids in their tracks and that's not an easy feat.

I hope I'm around and able to see the next one.

I also felt it, I was in the forest and it was like a taste of nature's beautiful mood lighting.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:I’m the poster from a few pages back who is in Niagara Falls for totality. Definitely worth it. Yes, there were clouds but the clouds filtered the harsh sun so there were times when you could look up and see what is happening. Other times, we needed glasses.

Anytime the clouds cleared, there was a cheer from crowd. There was a cheer during totality. It was cool seeing it suddenly get dark. It was great being part of this shared experience.

Awesome! Same experience. Just left Niagara and stuck in three hour traffic heading back to Toronto but totally worth it.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:DW convinced is to drive to Cleveland and I was sooooooo apprehensive it being worth the effort. It 1000% was worth it. I remember the 2017 eclipse but it wasn't memorable. This was so memorable and awe inspiring.

It was as of a switch was clicked, it went dark, the ring was in the air, the wind stopped and it was one of the most beautiful natural things I've seemed. It was enough to stop my kids in their tracks and that's not an easy feat.

I hope I'm around and able to see the next one.

I also felt it, I was in the forest and it was like a taste of nature's beautiful mood lighting.

I watched from Texas and the talk of terrible traffic was way overblown

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:I don’t get the fascination AT ALL. It’s dark and cold. Like it’s been the last few months.

ha! That was my husband's reaction - we need more sun, not less, even for a few minutes!

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:DW convinced is to drive to Cleveland and I was sooooooo apprehensive it being worth the effort. It 1000% was worth it. I remember the 2017 eclipse but it wasn't memorable. This was so memorable and awe inspiring.

It was as of a switch was clicked, it went dark, the ring was in the air, the wind stopped and it was one of the most beautiful natural things I've seemed. It was enough to stop my kids in their tracks and that's not an easy feat.

I hope I'm around and able to see the next one.

Dramatic much?

Funny because that's not my personality at all. It was really dope though

[Anonymous]

I’m not usually into things like this but got glasses and DH and I went to the Observatory in Gaithersburg (we live in the area). People were crappy when it was at its peak…lol. It was actually kind of cool.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:I’m the poster from a few pages back who is in Niagara Falls for totality. Definitely worth it. Yes, there were clouds but the clouds filtered the harsh sun so there were times when you could look up and see what is happening. Other times, we needed glasses.

Anytime the clouds cleared, there was a cheer from crowd. There was a cheer during totality. It was cool seeing it suddenly get dark. It was great being part of this shared experience.

I am also in Niagara Falls.(56th st. Docks)
Largish crowd of people.
Everyone went totally silent during totality and then the fireworks started ,very cool.
Experiencing this with a crowd made it a even better experience.

P.S. My wife got some great photos.

[Anonymous]

I live in VT. It was special.

Would definitely travel to see it again in 2044.

[Anonymous]

I was thinking today, when they had hours of live coverage on TV, that this is proof of how bored people are with modern life.

[Anonymous]

I was in a clear totality location and it was wonderful. One of the coolest things I have ever seen. You don’t use the glasses during totality because there is nothing bright. It was a beautiful few minutes and I will forever be glad I went.

[Anonymous]

It was so amazing. Definitely worth the effort/expense.

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We had a watch party on the roof at my job, and that's honestly what made it a cool experience. The only thing missing were drinks and music