tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-149224757183756660.post7596379521745709532..comments2024-03-19T02:31:33.746-07:00Comments on Tossing It Out: The Sun Is Like a Star (#BOTB results)Arlee Birdhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11663942782929929334noreply@blogger.comBlogger34125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-149224757183756660.post-52594952562799125662017-08-31T13:21:46.521-07:002017-08-31T13:21:46.521-07:00Gina, TV was the most convenient way to watch the ...Gina, TV was the most convenient way to watch the eclipse as well as providing the most coverage from coast to coast. I enjoyed the coverage from the various locales. Almost as good as being there without the hassle and expense of actually going.<br /><br />Lee<br />Arlee Birdhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11663942782929929334noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-149224757183756660.post-14526413421486947242017-08-31T10:06:33.443-07:002017-08-31T10:06:33.443-07:00I watched the eclipse on TV. Unfortunately I could...I watched the eclipse on TV. Unfortunately I couldn't catch it live as it was happening.<br /><br /><br />www.ficklemillennial.comGina Gaohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09032273127593718883noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-149224757183756660.post-80809290296090671042017-08-31T08:08:31.820-07:002017-08-31T08:08:31.820-07:00Carrie-Anne, I guess I missed Halley's Comet d...Carrie-Anne, I guess I missed Halley's Comet during the most recent showing--or I've forgotten. I kind of doubt that I'll be around for that next showing either.<br /><br />Lee<br />Arlee Birdhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11663942782929929334noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-149224757183756660.post-65823463045175617972017-08-31T07:49:18.538-07:002017-08-31T07:49:18.538-07:00There was totality where I'm currently at, tho...There was totality where I'm currently at, though the people back in my hometown up North got a lot of clouds. It was really awesome to see the sun turning into a coppery or bronze sliver, and to see the light reflection on a piece of cardboard through a telescope. The insects began humming and buzzing like crazy as it got darker, since they thought nightfall was coming. The birds also seemed to feel night was coming.<br /><br />I still have 44 years to wait for the most special astronomical event of my lifetime, the return of Halley's comet. It was too overcast to see it when I was six years old, and I'll be so disappointed if I miss it again after waiting so many decades! Unless science significantly increases lifespans, I won't get a third chance.Carrie-Annehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05810154378449825641noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-149224757183756660.post-42623978591279332342017-08-26T22:36:29.891-07:002017-08-26T22:36:29.891-07:00Tamara, I wonder where I will be in seven years?
...Tamara, I wonder where I will be in seven years?<br /><br />Lee<br />Arlee Birdhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11663942782929929334noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-149224757183756660.post-85112725164366845552017-08-26T16:38:11.295-07:002017-08-26T16:38:11.295-07:00We traveled a long distance to visit my parents an...We traveled a long distance to visit my parents and see 99% of the eclipse. It was pretty cool and made me regret not traveling a bit further to see 100%. Maybe next time. Seriously. In seven years the next one is supposed to go through my town. Tamara Narayanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03725262301091012950noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-149224757183756660.post-86200660042292268622017-08-24T09:24:45.135-07:002017-08-24T09:24:45.135-07:00Elsie, the overall effect of the event to me was v...Elsie, the overall effect of the event to me was very interesting. Even with the special glasses I might have been hesitant to look directly at the Sun.<br /><br />Lee<br />Arlee Birdhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11663942782929929334noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-149224757183756660.post-3101968165066354912017-08-24T05:18:53.470-07:002017-08-24T05:18:53.470-07:00We were blessed to live in an area that had great ...We were blessed to live in an area that had great viewing opportunities. Although, much like you, I peeked outside a time or two, but relied on TV. It was still really cool to go outside and see zero clouds in the sky but it looked like dusk was approaching.<br /><br />Enjoy the rest of your week!<br /><a href="https://helpingpartnersofsexaddictsheal.org/" rel="nofollow">Elsie </a><br />Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-149224757183756660.post-82128202598464845412017-08-23T20:00:56.234-07:002017-08-23T20:00:56.234-07:00Michele, I wouldn't have minded being in a pla...Michele, I wouldn't have minded being in a place of totality if time and finances would have permitted.<br /><br />This was a Battle that I really liked, but it's rare that I don't like my Battles. Actually, I don't think there have been any that I didn't like.<br /><br />Lee<br />Arlee Birdhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11663942782929929334noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-149224757183756660.post-74541346814808868362017-08-23T19:59:12.677-07:002017-08-23T19:59:12.677-07:00JoJo, same where I was. That's why I mostly w...JoJo, same where I was. That's why I mostly watched TV during the eclipse.<br /><br />Lee<br />Arlee Birdhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11663942782929929334noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-149224757183756660.post-73848939260698152882017-08-23T15:25:31.432-07:002017-08-23T15:25:31.432-07:00That was a very good battle Lee. Both women were f...That was a very good battle Lee. Both women were fantastic and I appreciated being introduced to both of them.<br />As for the eclipse, nothing much here. It got a wee bit darker, like cloudy, at the appointed time but nothing to speak of.<br />It would've been way cool to see it in complete totality.<br /><br />Michele at <a href="http://angelsbark.wordpress.com/" rel="nofollow">Angels Bark</a>Michele at Angels Bark https://www.blogger.com/profile/15891713963440451090noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-149224757183756660.post-20260280730148829922017-08-23T13:37:55.051-07:002017-08-23T13:37:55.051-07:00The eclipse was only about 60% here in coastal MA ...The eclipse was only about 60% here in coastal MA so it was only 'meh'. I got some crescent shaped shadows with my colander. The light got dim but nothing like what some of my friends in WA, OR and NC got to see.JoJohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18165375435543044068noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-149224757183756660.post-54352879879827479772017-08-23T10:56:40.180-07:002017-08-23T10:56:40.180-07:00Sherry, 98% is a lot! Now I kind of wish I had ha...Sherry, 98% is a lot! Now I kind of wish I had had those eclipse glasses--I'm not sure what the coverage was, but the Sun was very bright.<br /><br />Lee<br />Arlee Birdhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11663942782929929334noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-149224757183756660.post-78059171418783652652017-08-23T09:22:26.462-07:002017-08-23T09:22:26.462-07:00My kids and I got those special glasses to view th...My kids and I got those special glasses to view the eclipse. It was interesting to see! We had 98% coverage.Sherry Ellishttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07844837212122243321noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-149224757183756660.post-32015706780566508502017-08-23T08:27:25.593-07:002017-08-23T08:27:25.593-07:00Cathy, maybe I can catch the next eclipse. Maybe ...Cathy, maybe I can catch the next eclipse. Maybe I'll be living closer to the path by then.<br /><br />LeeArlee Birdhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11663942782929929334noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-149224757183756660.post-11847189364488065032017-08-23T08:24:23.918-07:002017-08-23T08:24:23.918-07:00Debbie, our solar blockage might have been about t...Debbie, our solar blockage might have been about the same as yours. It got perceptively less light outside, but still the Sun seemed to be shining brightly.<br /><br />Lee<br />Arlee Birdhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11663942782929929334noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-149224757183756660.post-47825616684780917522017-08-23T08:22:42.479-07:002017-08-23T08:22:42.479-07:00Kali, yes, watching the eclipse on television brou...Kali, yes, watching the eclipse on television brought the event into greater perspective for me. I hadn't been paying it much mind prior to Monday.<br /><br />Lee<br />Arlee Birdhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11663942782929929334noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-149224757183756660.post-10457164278877742432017-08-23T08:21:53.617-07:002017-08-23T08:21:53.617-07:00Mary, I'll see how an additional Battle goes. ...Mary, I'll see how an additional Battle goes. I've got so many queued up that I need to get rid of them more quickly.<br /><br />Lee<br />Arlee Birdhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11663942782929929334noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-149224757183756660.post-45413961034628803142017-08-23T08:20:59.086-07:002017-08-23T08:20:59.086-07:00Mike, indeed it was! I'm happy with this outc...Mike, indeed it was! I'm happy with this outcome.<br /><br />Lee<br />Arlee Birdhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11663942782929929334noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-149224757183756660.post-81825193309127114462017-08-23T08:20:37.100-07:002017-08-23T08:20:37.100-07:00Nick, if the timing had been right I might have be...Nick, if the timing had been right I might have been willing to time my Tennessee trip for the eclipse as they were in the path. My wife had to be back at work at this time so it wasn't possible for us.<br /><br />Lee<br />Arlee Birdhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11663942782929929334noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-149224757183756660.post-65760828221449031932017-08-23T08:19:00.755-07:002017-08-23T08:19:00.755-07:00ABFTS, that's the spirit! Good to know you ha...ABFTS, that's the spirit! Good to know you have your priorities straight.<br /><br />Lee<br />Arlee Birdhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11663942782929929334noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-149224757183756660.post-47299037474792676372017-08-23T08:18:07.591-07:002017-08-23T08:18:07.591-07:00L.Diane, too much work for me. A lot of pinhole c...L.Diane, too much work for me. A lot of pinhole cameras were made for that eclipse.<br /><br />Lee<br />Arlee Birdhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11663942782929929334noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-149224757183756660.post-43549072684259100092017-08-23T04:10:57.442-07:002017-08-23T04:10:57.442-07:00Lee,
I believe I sided with Corinne this round. T...Lee,<br /><br />I believe I sided with Corinne this round. Too bad she didn't win! :(<br /><br />Yes, we witnessed a total eclipse. We drove south of Knoxville about 30 minutes just north of Sweetwater to watch the show. I was afraid this big ole cloud the sun was behind would eclipse the eclipse but God intervened moving it out of the way. It was funny, as the sky began to darken we heard insects singing their evening song. There were cows in a field nearby but we didn't hear a peep out of them. I was a bit apprehensive since the media reported animals might act strange. Luckily, we weren't bitten on the ankles by a crazed rattlesnake hexed by the solar eclipse or anything else. I enjoyed watching through solar eclipse protection the moon passing in front of the sun and then boom lights totally out. I can't say it was dark enough to see stars as the media reported but it was fairly dark. It was beautiful to see the solar rays flashing around the moon's edge. I wish I had better prepared and was able to buy the recommended camera lens but I didn't. Oh well, lesson learned and I won't be caught empty handed next time. It was a totally amazing and wonderful experience and well worth being caught up in the horrific traffic mess back home. :D <br /><br />Thanks for sharing the results of your BoTB and I'll see ya on the 1st. I won't have a BoTB post until Sept. 15th. Have a good day, my friend!Cathy Kennedyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01056276734145310231noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-149224757183756660.post-82476456018439952402017-08-22T21:34:27.493-07:002017-08-22T21:34:27.493-07:00Yvonne, it was a spectacular view on television wh...Yvonne, it was a spectacular view on television which was probably the best way to watch it.<br /><br />LeeArlee Birdhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11663942782929929334noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-149224757183756660.post-74716049455952652292017-08-22T21:33:42.326-07:002017-08-22T21:33:42.326-07:00STMcC, you are right that Jane seemed to be losing...STMcC, you are right that Jane seemed to be losing and then a bunch of votes started coming in for her. <br /><br />I'll hopefully remember to remind you if you seem to have forgotten.<br /><br />LeeArlee Birdhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11663942782929929334noreply@blogger.com