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Message started by justin_o_guy2 on 07/04/17 at 10:03:35

Title: Eclipse
Post by justin_o_guy2 on 07/04/17 at 10:03:35

Who can get there?

most anticipated eclipse in American history is coming this summer. At the heart of it is Hopkinsville, Kentucky, which anticipates 100,000 visitors. Mental Floss takes a look behind the small town's preparations—and a deep dive into the passionate subculture of people who chase eclipses for a living.

In 2007, Cheryl Cook received an email from an out-of-towner planning a trip to Hopkinsville, Kentucky. As the executive director of the town's convention and visitors bureau, Cook was used to reading messages from potential tourists. There was one hitch, though: The visitor's projected stay was 10 years away.

The purpose of the visit: A total solar eclipse was coming to the U.S. on August 21, 2017, and Hopkinsville represented a plum location to observe it. The event would be huge, the traveler said. What exactly was the town doing to prepare?

Cook says she laughed when she first read the

Title: Re: Eclipse
Post by verslagen1 on 07/04/17 at 12:17:18

https://eclipse.gsfc.nasa.gov/SEgoogle/SEgoogle2001/SE2017Aug21Tgoogle.html

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Post by Dave on 07/04/17 at 16:50:50

ROAD TRIP! 8-)

Title: Re: Eclipse
Post by justin_o_guy2 on 07/04/17 at 16:55:31

There's a reason..

Title: Re: Eclipse
Post by Oldfeller on 07/05/17 at 10:31:11

Dave and Verslagen call ROAD TRIP to go see the eclipse in Hopkinsville, Kentucky.

Where is the proposed gather point for this August 19 - 21st ride?

There are low cost and free government campgrounds at the Land Between The Lakes Reservation (30 miles away from Hopkins). Free Campgrounds.net lists 10-12 free sites in the Reservation itself and one is at the Corp of Engineers lakeside facility on the Hopkins side of the lake (looks like a swimming/boat ramp type area).

Be aware that if 100,000 people are actually invading the area that the free spots may not be there when you arrive.

Title: Re: Eclipse
Post by ohiomoto on 07/05/17 at 11:29:30

Considering the drive to KY for this, just because it would be cool.

Strongly considering going to Idaho to see this, the Grand Tetons, Yellowstone and other stuff while there which would be way cool.

Title: Re: Eclipse
Post by Dave on 07/05/17 at 12:00:09

Well the darn thing only lasts 2.5 minutes if you get right at the center....hopefully there won't be a cloud in the way!

And.......the center of the zone passes just south of Franklin - right in the heart of the TN/NC area we love to ride in.

https://eclipse2017.nasa.gov/eclipse-maps

Title: Re: Eclipse
Post by justin_o_guy2 on 07/05/17 at 12:09:33

Some of life's most wonderful moments only last a coupla minutes...
Does an eclipse eclipse anything?
That's something I don't know.
I Do know you better have viewing figured out.
Pinhole projector box, probably not a bike packing item.
Welders lens,,
That'll do it.

Title: Re: Eclipse
Post by Dave on 07/05/17 at 12:19:22

And whose bright idea was it to schedule the thing for a Monday? :-?

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Post by ohiomoto on 07/05/17 at 12:19:30

I fathered two sons. Doing so might have been the best 2 minutes of my life. ;)

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Post by Gary_in_NJ on 07/05/17 at 12:33:49

I thought that this thread was going to be about a Pink Floyd song...

Title: Re: Eclipse
Post by justin_o_guy2 on 07/05/17 at 12:34:10

0B303D2A3B372C2A3139342B580 wrote:

And whose bright idea was it to schedule the thing for a Monday? :-?

Some people just have no sense of right and wrong..
So inconsiderate.

Title: Re: Eclipse
Post by verslagen1 on 07/05/17 at 12:42:20

082B2321222B2B2235470 wrote:

Unless MMR is going to preempt his 9/11 ride, I'll have used up the alloted 2 weeks vaca for this time period.

Title: Re: Eclipse
Post by SALB on 07/05/17 at 13:44:00

2E29282E2C2E352E410 wrote:

Hotels and Campgrounds are all reserved. I've even heard of reservations being cancelled by hotels in favor of higher bidders. >:(

On the other hand, taking the trip at another time would be worth the "other stuff". ;) 8-)

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Post by savageguy1 on 07/05/17 at 14:38:05

I live in Hendersonville, Tn so I will be right in the middle of it.

Title: Re: Eclipse
Post by justin_o_guy2 on 07/05/17 at 14:45:05

Open a temporary campground.

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Post by Oldfeller on 07/05/17 at 18:45:51

For just us, in your back yard.

Title: Re: Eclipse
Post by justin_o_guy2 on 07/05/17 at 19:16:06

I thought when you announced what a Primo spot you have you were inviting people..

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Post by IslandRoad on 07/06/17 at 00:46:04

I came here thinking someone had produced a new thumper called 'The Eclipse!'

Title: Re: Eclipse
Post by rich8363 on 07/09/17 at 10:59:18

I'm driving up from West Palm Beach - 8 hour drive.

Title: Re: Eclipse
Post by rich8363 on 07/09/17 at 10:59:53

063C232E212B1D202E2B4F0 wrote:

I came here thinking someone had produced a new thumper called 'The Eclipse!'

;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D

Title: Re: Eclipse
Post by verslagen1 on 07/27/17 at 12:07:25

I might have to sneak in a 2 day vacation.
Idaho/Yellowstone is the closest for me.

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Post by 12Bravo on 07/27/17 at 13:29:07

I'll just ride about 20-30 miles form the house to watch it. I can probably see the eclipse from my yard but it won't be as dark as if I went down the road a bit.