I have the day off on the new schedule. I'll be able to participate in the town festivities after.
He also said he was bringing along solar film, rr.
Hey roadfix, that film IS rated for sun viewing, right, and not just for cutting light through your house windows? I'm sure you know how to be safe, though.
I just want to say again, for those out of the direct path of the eclicpe, if you look on the ground under a tree that has small leaves, the leaves shadows will look strange. They'll all be crescent shaped. I noticed that the last eclipse (I was not in the direct path). I found that to be kind of trippy.
Randy Cassingham, who writes the weekly "This is True" website (good read), once worked at the JPL. He had an interesting blog post about the eclipse this past week. If you're interested in what to look for and what special effects Mother Nature puts on during an eclipse, you can read that here: What to Look for During the 2017 Solar Eclipse
We're headed to Spring City, TN. According to the charts on The Great American Eclipse website, it looks like we might encounter an additional 28,000? people in the area. I've been in bigger crowds for sporting events, not to mention Disney World! We'll have water and snacks, and I'm the best bathroom spotter anyone can have on hand.
PF, I found DC through a post Randy had in "This is True", back in the day when he would feature his "Bonzer website of the week". I gave it a look-see, decided this place was a great way to waste time, and now give a shout-out for him whenever I get the chance. Besides, "This is True" is a real hoot to read!
BTW, have you met him? The way you phrased it gives me the idea that you've had some sort of contact with him.