Total Eclipse

[Bogus Jim]

Is anyone planning to ride down and see the total eclipse Aug. 21? I think the path is going to cross Cheyenne WY and Lincoln NE. I've seen a couple, so not sure if I'll take time off work to see this one.

What I remember the most, is all the birds go silent when the sun goes dark. Then a couple minutes later, the sun comes back and they start chirping again.

[Hank]

I would like to...  the path of "totality" isn't too far away.  The total eclipse I remember seeing... I think I was a 4th grader.

Sent from my Commodore Pet

[Wacked]

I'm heading down to Guernsey/Wheatland for the monumental event.  Not sure if I'm Biking or Vanning.   Could be convinced to bike.

Wacked

[Bogus Jim]

I was off a bit on the path; it's crossing Jackson, Casper, Glendo, Alliance, Grand Island. Here's a google map.

http://xjubier.free.fr/en/site_pages/solar_eclipses/TSE_2017_GoogleMapFull.html?Lat=42.83167&Lng=-106.32019&Zoom=8&LC=1

It will actually be visible as far north as Gillette and Rapid City but only a partial eclipse.

[sandhillrider]

Bonnie's family's farm is within 5 miles of dead center of eclipse path by Dorchester Nebraska.
2 minutes and 28 seconds of total eclipse. She and I are planning on going down so any of you east river guys or west would be welcome to come. Could camp there night before. From what I hear the strip through Nebraska is going to be crowded with people from all over and all hotels and campgrounds are already full.

[Bogus Jim]

"The state of Nebraska is expecting 100,000 - 400,000 visitors"

http://rapidcityjournal.com/news/local/nebraska-readies-for-eclipse-influx/article_43031346-ab3d-52f2-bb6d-8a70949e74fa.html

I'd say forget about finding a campsite / hotel in Nebraska or Wyoming.

[Fletch]

I attended the Emergency mgmt pre-rally meeting and the homeland security guy said this is more of a concern than the rally. Central Wyoming is booked for hotels/campgrounds, no rental cars available, and they are concerned about fuel shortages due to the amount of people?? Of course they are always a bit dramatic so???

[Bogus Jim]

I was thinking about riding down early Monday morning. But if you can't get gas once you're down there... starting to sound like a zoo.

[Fletch]

those guy always seem to overreact. but??

[greatbuffalo]

This sounds eerily familiar.

"Benteen, Come on. Big village, Be quick. Bring (roto)packs. W.W. Cooke. P.S. Bring (roto) Packs."

[sandhillrider]

Maybe this is going to be a zoo. Talked to a friend yesterday a he said one of there frieght company's is putting a travel ban on I80 for there trucks passing through Nebraska Sunday to Tuesday.

[Fletch]

I know the rural electric Coop in Lusk is closing for the day as they don't wan't their trucks on the road?

[Wacked]

Sounds like false Y2K fear mongering all over again .......  just saying.

OK, who wants to ride down Sunday night and camp?

Wacked

[Fletch]

Sounds like false Y2K fear mongering all over again .......  just saying.

OK, who wants to ride down Sunday night and camp?

Wacked

haha...exactly!!

[Bogus Jim]

Every place I've called is booked. Unless you already have reservations I think remote camping might be your best bet.

I'm kinda on the fence about going. I think I might just ride down Monday morning, the path is only about 100-120 miles from Hot Springs I think, so not like you have to leave at 3 am.