Total Solar Eclipse April 8th

[freds]

https://www.greatamericaneclipse.com/april-8-2024

On April 8th there will be a total solar eclipse and I think it is the last one in the US for the next 20 years....

Who's going to try and catch it?

The last one I was under cloud cover and all it did was get dark...

[epretot]

I live in Cincinnati so...

Might be making my maiden voyage before then though.

[freds]

I live in Cincinnati so...

Might be making my maiden voyage before then though.

Well a reason to do another and invite others!!!

[Melbo]

We made plans for it.

https://www.vintagervrally.net/

GMC rally

[Jim Blackwood]

What time does it go over Cincinnati? We might get enough clear sky to see it...

Jim

[Busted Knuckle]

Over on BGM Dick aka somewhereinusa has put together an informal rally for this in rural IN N. of Indianapolis!

Here are some details: (copied and pasted from BGM!)
Plans are moving ahead. I have a location that is near the center of the eclipse path. It will be boondocking only. Trash in trash out, I promised there would be no trash. $25 a night, cash only, I'm planning on April 6-9 , four nights. It has a stocked fishing pond and maybe a couple of porta-potties.
Plans so far are for a pot luck one night, probably Monday the 8th.
Please, if you can, let me know early.
I am also inviting others, hopefully we'll have a big crowd.

40.17207942139341, -85.16028353289177
Farmland, Indiana

Another copied and paste quote from Dick:

Update on Solar Rally. This is what I have so far.

Date; April 5-8 2024 Friday night thru Monday night. Eclipse is Monday afternoon about 3:40 PM. Show up for any or all nights.

Address; 9661 W 100 N, Farmland, IN, United States, Indiana
40.17207942139341, -85.16028353289177

I have most of 20 acres to use we may be a bit spread out as it's not all level. There is a 6 acre stocked, catch and release pond. It's an old gravel pit so ground seems to be pretty solid. On the ground fires are permitted. There are no facilities of any kind, we MIGHT be able to use an electrical outlet for crockpots, etc for the potluck.

Cost is $25 per night cash only. Trash in trash out, I promised there would be no mess.

At this point I have no plans other than a Sunday AM service, a potluck Sunday PM and watching the solar eclipse on Monday. I hope to have a lot of firewood with evening campfires. (I have the firewood, just need to figure the logistics of getting it there)

I'm looking into some pre solar eclipse instructional/craft activities for kids. I could use help with that.

Dick
13 miles east of Muncie, IN

I am just passing on this info in case anyone wishes to go and enjoy this event with other GREAT busnuts!
I personally know some of the ones planning on attending and you won't meet a better bunch of nuts!
  BK 

[somewhereinusa]

Well, I finally showed up thanks BK for adding this. If anyone wants to show up you are welcome. Please, if possible, let me know if you are coming.

[muldoonman]

We are right Dab in the middle of it. Kingsland Tx. They say it will be a Total Blackout for us.