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Posted: 1/21/2017 11:00:21 AM EDT

[#1]

It looks very close to my property in TN. I seen partial eclipses before, but I don't think I've seen a total. Might have to head up that way.

Posted: 1/21/2017 11:01:00 AM EDT

[#2]

The point of greatest duration is supposed to be about 40 miles west of me. Near Carbondale, IL. I plan on going there. The path of the next eclipse in 2024 will intersect this one in Carbondale as well.

Posted: 1/21/2017 11:02:12 AM EDT

[#3]

Coming right over my house. And I have a 400yrd private shooting range, a .50BMG a friend with 15 machine guns and some other stuff. So theres that.

Posted: 1/21/2017 11:19:16 AM EDT

[#4]

I was lucky enough to see one in Colombia. A friends family chartered a bus for his family and freiends. We drove for 3ish hours to some small no name town practically in the jungle. It was cool, when it went dark all and mean all the birds lost their shit. From every tree all the birds took off squawking "wtf....WTF!!" Then when the light came back they all shut up and landed back in their trees.

Posted: 1/21/2017 12:02:12 PM EDT

[#5]

I'm planning to take the day off and see it. Hopefully the weather cooperates. Kind of nice that I can be in the 100% covered within an hour from here.

Posted: 1/21/2017 12:02:29 PM EDT

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Im out. Just traveled 3565 mi to Fairbanks AK to see the Northern Lights and a winter storm hit and clouded it up everynight I was there.

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Posted: 1/21/2017 12:05:42 PM EDT

[#7]

Its on my bucket list, will have to see if I can go or not.

Posted: 1/21/2017 12:07:24 PM EDT

[#8]

looks like ill finally be taking that trip to Nashville to visit the place (and my cousin there) thanks op just reserved us a room at the gaylord

Posted: 1/21/2017 12:49:11 PM EDT

[#9]

I'm in Beatrice NE, which is lucky almost dead center.

Posted: 1/21/2017 12:51:01 PM EDT

[#10]

Prime spot here.

Posted: 1/21/2017 12:53:50 PM EDT

[#11]

Probably take the family out to Bend/Redmond and go see it in Madras

Posted: 1/21/2017 1:00:06 PM EDT

[#12]

I have it coming right over my house. I have already forecasted leave for the day.

If you are in the southeast and want to meet up, I have a great spot picked out. I just have to hope for GREAT clear weather. PM me if you want to join me.

Sumter SC area. Dab smack down the pipe for totality.

Posted: 1/21/2017 1:07:28 PM EDT

[#13]

Prairie City, Oregon. Got my mountain picked out and everything

Posted: 1/21/2017 1:09:24 PM EDT

[#14]

In communist Oregon eclipse come to you.

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Posted: 1/21/2017 1:09:38 PM EDT

[#15]

I'm in....100 mile ride with a group of us on bikes.

Posted: 1/21/2017 1:19:16 PM EDT

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Looks to be coming right over my house.

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How does an eclipse come over your house?

Posted: 1/21/2017 1:22:00 PM EDT

[#17]

We have a family beach house in Lincoln City, Oregon. It's right in the path of totality and the first landfall in the US as far as I know. I'll be there a few days ahead to keep an eye on things and just hang out.

I'll be 70 this year, so this might be one of my last chances and something I've always really wanted to experience. I hope it's clear, but in August there is a good chance for clear skies compared to the rest of the year in Western Oregon.

Posted: 1/21/2017 1:23:42 PM EDT

[#18]

I'm in!

I've been looking forward to this for some time. I signed up last year for vacation so I can go to the path of totality.

It's going to be a 5 hour drive for me. I'm heading to Hopkinsville KY to check it out.

The next day I think I'm going to head over to Loretto, KY to tour the Maker's Mark distillery.

Posted: 1/21/2017 1:33:53 PM EDT

[#19]

I'm trying to get the winery in Pawnee City to open for the day and do a special event for this.

Posted: 1/21/2017 1:50:05 PM EDT

[#20]

I'll be in Rabun county Georgia. Anybody else?

Posted: 1/21/2017 1:50:48 PM EDT

[#21]

I have been looking forward to seeing a total eclipse ever since i stumbled upon a website which had all the dates of eclipses past and future 10 years ago. Told my employer last August that one year from now i will be here on the 21st. Dont think any of them understand what a total solar eclipse is as none of them have seen one. When they think of eclipse they think the partial eclipses that happen to be seen by more people that are not that big of deal.

Posted: 1/21/2017 2:32:04 PM EDT

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Its on my bucket list, will have to see if I can go or not.

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Me and a couple buddies are seriously contemplating doing a "brocation" to go see it. Trying to decide the best place. I may never get to see it again.

Posted: 1/21/2017 2:39:41 PM EDT

[#23]

My house is right along the path of totality. I get around 2 minutes, 15 seconds of total eclipse viewing pleasure.

I'm totally geeked!

Posted: 1/21/2017 2:46:32 PM EDT

[#24]

I've always wanted to see one. I guess I'll drive down to S IL

Posted: 1/21/2017 2:48:44 PM EDT

[#25]

Definitely worth going. My hometown was a prime viewing spot when I was in high school. People came from all over the world. Cool celebration. It was a milestone in my life. I highly recommend going if you can.

Posted: 1/21/2017 2:52:37 PM EDT

[#26]

I get 1m 54.5s of darkness here in Salem Oregon. If you plan to go to the Beach in Oregon for the event, please remember depending upon the weather you could very well be socked in by fog. Ocean is cold, land is hot, no wind equals thick fog.

Posted: 1/21/2017 2:53:28 PM EDT

[#27]

Beatrice, NE........hotels are filling up in the area
Also, Valentine, NE is a big star gazer location but maybe not for the eclipse.

Posted: 1/21/2017 3:18:57 PM EDT

[#28]

I'm considering going to Oregon with my daughter and her boyfriend.
There aren't any rooms to be had, but spending the night before in the National Forest east of Salem would work. In fact, I'd prefer that.

Posted: 1/21/2017 3:23:26 PM EDT

[#29]

Totality is supposed to happen around break time. I hope that UPS doesn't decide to make their delivery right about then

Posted: 1/21/2017 4:32:51 PM EDT

[#30]

I've got a couple of rooms booked in Cookeville, TN.

I need to read up on how best to photograph it, then start practicing.

Posted: 1/21/2017 4:51:50 PM EDT

[#31]

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The one in '84 came right over us. I remember we watched it on the local news in class, because they didn't want a bunch of elementary school kids staring at the sun.

But we did have windows, and it was cool to be able to see it get dark outside in the middle of the day.

This time, the full shadow will pass by about 2 hours drive away. I will seriously consider making the trip.

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I remember the one in the 80's. This one will pass right over us here.

Posted: 1/21/2017 5:03:38 PM EDT

[#32]

Plenty of eclipse-watching info here: http://www.skyandtelescope.com/?s=2017+eclipse&submit=

Keep track of the weather in the days leading up to the eclipse so you can chose a spot(s) with low probability of being clouded over. Also, get suitable eye protection.

Posted: 1/21/2017 5:06:21 PM EDT

[#33]

Man, it'd be awesome to watch it at the Grand Tetons.

I might head up to NE Ga to check it out

Posted: 1/21/2017 5:30:24 PM EDT

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Man, it'd be awesome to watch it at the Grand Tetons.

I might head up to NE Ga to check it out

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Thats my plan, doubt it will happen but thats what i'm shooting for.

Posted: 1/21/2017 7:56:41 PM EDT

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Ermagerd! I could ride my bicycle that far.

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Hi neighbor!

Posted: 1/21/2017 11:36:20 PM EDT

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Plenty of eclipse-watching info here: http://www.skyandtelescope.com/?s=2017+eclipse&submit=

Keep track of the weather in the days leading up to the eclipse so you can chose a spot(s) with low probability of being clouded over. Also, get suitable eye protection.

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Do not stare directly at the next eclipse with remaining eye.

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