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Post by Deleted on Jul 23, 2017 6:00:39 GMT
Where we live we will have 96% totality.
So would you drive 3 hours to see 100%?
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Post by SallyPA on Jul 23, 2017 6:17:22 GMT
We're at 98 percent here. No way will I be driving anywhere. They are anticipating lots of traffic congestion, too many people for facilities like bathrooms, and completely full hotels and campgrounds. So, I'll be happy here.
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Post by wellway on Jul 23, 2017 6:31:55 GMT
If it was easy to get to a 100% location, then I would probably make the effort for my DDs sake.
We had a partial eclipse experience a few years ago and it was disappointing how much light there still was, it was bit of a non event, if that makes sense. It was more someone turned a dimmer switch down low rather than switching the light switch off, if you want the full experience than three hours is not too bad for such an uncommon event.
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Post by Fidget on Jul 23, 2017 11:56:14 GMT
I would not, mainly because of traffic. I'm really excited about the eclipse and we will only have 80% here.
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Post by freecharlie on Jul 23, 2017 15:22:13 GMT
If I was allowed to take the day off, I would totally do that drive .
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Post by freebird on Jul 23, 2017 15:42:04 GMT
I'm a mile out of totality and I still haven't decided if I'm going to drive into it or not. LOL. It's going to be an effing mad house. I might just go sit on a gravel road in the country to watch and then get back to work.
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Post by perumbula on Jul 23, 2017 15:56:55 GMT
Depends on why you want to do it. If you're thinking about it because FOMO, then it's probably not worth it. Path of totality areas are going to be crazy with nightmare traffic and super crowds (at least that's what I've been hearing for months. I live in the path of totality and everyone's been freaking out about the crowds.)
if you are thinking about doing it because you are genuinely interested in seeing it, then go and enjoy.
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Post by AN on Jul 23, 2017 16:13:39 GMT
Heck no. We live at about 75%, but DH's hometown is the exact point in the path where totality will be longest. We are doing the 10 hour drive back to his hometown (with great reservation) because we're due for a visit anyway and we can stay with his brother. We're arriving 3 days before the eclipse, and we're planning to stop before we get to town to get groceries (although maybe if we got groceries right away when we arrive, it would be ok). We are not planning on going to ANY public places while we're there and will view the eclipse from private property.
We were going to avoid the area that weekend because the prediction for crowds is so ridiculous, but decided it is a pretty rare thing and as long as we go not depending on restaurants/hotels/etc we'd be fine.
I'd be worried about getting caught in traffic and ending up seeing the eclipse stuck in my car on a highway somewhere. I'd much rather enjoy 96% from my home than 100% from some crowded area.
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Post by anneinwa on Jul 23, 2017 16:29:22 GMT
Where we live we are either at 98 or 99% coverage. We also have tickets in the path of totaility for an eclipse event but the more the news reports about the predicted chaos and traffics, the more we decide there is no way we are heading into that mess.
If I could get down there a few days early and stay a day or two later, I might consider it but that's not a possibility.
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Post by busy on Jul 23, 2017 16:47:04 GMT
We are at 99.14% totality at home, but are going down to Salem for a viewing event. However, we have multiple driving routes to get there and will be arriving a couple hours early, and have reserved parking and seating when we get there.
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Post by Country Ham on Jul 23, 2017 18:04:26 GMT
We will see totality here. I know of quite a few folks traveling home just for the eclipse.
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Post by edie3 on Jul 23, 2017 18:07:33 GMT
We are partial and I am sad. It would be cool to see.
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Post by refugeepea on Jul 23, 2017 18:12:47 GMT
I have no idea the percentage of our area. I think the totality is a couple of hours away. I will not drive that way. I think it will be cool and everything, but I'm not that excited at seeing total darkness in the middle of the day and then it's bright again.  |
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Post by gracieplusthree on Jul 23, 2017 18:25:33 GMT
we are directly in the path(sweetwater/niota tn area) so no driving anywhere needed here.. I guess if I was gtting some of it I would be tempted to stay home,but then again if I was easily able to drive to where it would be a better experience and I COULD do it, then I likely would. My sister in law is trying to get time off from her job so she can come up here,because down where she lives (savannah area) she wont get any and hey an excuse for her to come visit me  lol.. I say if you can do it, then do it.. |
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Post by scrappinmama on Jul 23, 2017 18:35:50 GMT
We will have totality for only 23 seconds. We could drive 30-45 minutes to have totality longer, but we won't be leaving. The traffic is going to be a nightmare.
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Post by Deleted on Jul 23, 2017 18:38:24 GMT
We are at 99.14% totality at home, but are going down to Salem for a viewing event. However, we have multiple driving routes to get there and will be arriving a couple hours early, and have reserved parking and seating when we get there. We would have to drive I-84. It's not a great drive but add all the traffic, I think it is going to be downright deadly. It's those really hazardous areas we are worried about. We would just drive down for the day. |
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Post by busy on Jul 23, 2017 18:56:01 GMT
We are at 99.14% totality at home, but are going down to Salem for a viewing event. However, we have multiple driving routes to get there and will be arriving a couple hours early, and have reserved parking and seating when we get there. We would have to drive I-84. It's not a great drive but add all the traffic, I think it is going to be downright deadly. It's those really hazardous areas we are worried about. We would just drive down for the day. I hate I-84 on good days. I wouldn’t do it. |
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Post by RobbyKay on Jul 23, 2017 18:57:18 GMT
We live in the 99% zone, but my parents live in the 100% path; about an hour away. I'm taking a vacation day and hauling my kids to Grandma's for a sleepover/reunion/eclipse party. Like Busy, we have multiple routes planned out and we will be patient and prepared as we make our drive.
If eclipse watching involved lengthy travel or expensive accommodations, we would not plan anything. I just want to take advantage of our fortunate situation to view something so rare, and I think I would regret it if I didn't plan anything.
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Post by Deleted on Jul 23, 2017 19:13:52 GMT
Not a chance. The 90-some percent where we are will have to be good enough. Besides, I work that day. And I've seen it get dark before  |
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Post by librarylady on Jul 23, 2017 19:16:54 GMT
Where we live we will have 96% totality. So would you drive 3 hours to see 100%? No. Would the untrained eye even know the 4% difference? |
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Post by valleyview on Jul 23, 2017 19:44:55 GMT
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lol.. 
