SuiteSuccess Posted August 21, 2017 Report Share Posted August 21, 2017 Ok just went through totality. Absolutely awesome. 2006 Volvo 780 "Hoss" Volvo D12, 465hp, 1650 ft/lbs tq., ultrashift Bed Build by "JW Morgan's Custom Welding" 2017 DRV 39DBRS3 2013 Smart Passion Coupe "Itty Bitty" "Don't go around saying the world owes you a living. The world owes you nothing. It was here first!" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GeorgiaHybrid Posted August 21, 2017 Report Share Posted August 21, 2017 Just finished with totality and now watching the end of the eclipse. Sitting in Deer Run with a couple of other HDT'rs. 2017 Kenworth T6802015 DRV 38RSSA Elite Suites2016 Smart Prime Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BlueLghtning Posted August 21, 2017 Report Share Posted August 21, 2017 We went through full toltality in Cookville, TN. It was definitely an awesome event! We were suppossed to be in WY for the eclipse, but our plans got changed unexpectedly and we had no reservations around here, so was quite amazed I actually found a spot at the Twin Lakes Catfish Farm the day before the eclipse. It's nothing special, but we have 50A, plenty of room for the HDT & trailer, and great cell service to work. 1 hour ago, GeorgiaHybrid said: Just finished with totality and now watching the end of the eclipse. Sitting in Deer Run with a couple of other HDT'rs. I would imagine Deer Run was full for this event? We were at Davy Crocket CG up until Sat. Dan (Class of 2017) - 2012 Ram 3500 & 2005 Alpenlite Valhalla 29RK Contact me at rvsolarconsulting.com or Two Wheel Ramblin Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GeorgiaHybrid Posted August 21, 2017 Report Share Posted August 21, 2017 We actually had two empty sites here. They were sold out and I assume the people in those spots weren't able to make it. 2017 Kenworth T6802015 DRV 38RSSA Elite Suites2016 Smart Prime Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rickeieio Posted August 21, 2017 Report Share Posted August 21, 2017 Neither of my auto darkening hoods would activate, but they're "solar powered".........Duh. Fortunately, I have a supply of old hoods, which were full of dead bugs and dust. We had about 80-90% solar coverage here with clear skies. KW T-680, POPEMOBILE Newmar X-Aire, VATICAN Lots of old motorcycles, Moto Guzzi Griso and Spyder F3 currently in the front row Young enough to play in the dirt as a retired farmer. contact me at rickeieio1@comcast.net Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Al F Posted August 21, 2017 Report Share Posted August 21, 2017 Awesome experience in Central Oregon. Got to see a bit of the sun's corona with the binoculars during the totality. Temp actually dropped about 8 degrees from the start of the eclipse to about 15 minutes after the end of the totality. Did a say "awesome"! It just didn't last long enough! Al & Sharon 2006 Winnebago Journey 36G 2020 Chevy Colorado Toad San Antonio, TX http://downtheroadaroundthebend.blogspot.com/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steve from SoCal Posted August 22, 2017 Report Share Posted August 22, 2017 Eh, In Hutch we had 90% and honestly it was like a cloud going over, the amount of light from that sliver that didn't eclipse kept the lights on. I had thought about going to Nebraska to view it but we had some weather the past few days, a friend in Charleston said it was awesome. I have a friend here who went to Oregon, haven't heard from them yet. I was really surprised how little effect the 90% was, perhaps next time I will be in a better position to view it? Steve 2005 Peterbilt 387-112 Baby Cat 9 speed U-shift 1996/2016 remod Teton Royal Atlanta 1996 Kentucky 48 single drop stacker garage project Pulls like a train, sounds like a plane....faster than a Cheetah sniffin cocaine. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nuke-E Posted August 22, 2017 Report Share Posted August 22, 2017 40 minutes ago, Steve from SoCal said: Eh, In Hutch we had 90% and honestly it was like a cloud going over, the amount of light from that sliver that didn't eclipse kept the lights on. I had thought about going to Nebraska to view it but we had some weather the past few days, a friend in Charleston said it was awesome. I have a friend here who went to Oregon, haven't heard from them yet. I was really surprised how little effect the 90% was, perhaps next time I will be in a better position to view it? Steve There's a difference of about 4 orders of magnitude between just a small fraction (couple of %) of the sun un-eclipsed, and just the light from the corona. A partial eclipse isn't worth driving any real distance to see, IMO. 45' 2004 Showhauler -- VNL300, ISX, FreedomLine -- RVnerds.com -- where I've started to write about what I'm up to Headlight and Fog Light Upgrades http://deepspacelighting.com Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steve from SoCal Posted August 22, 2017 Report Share Posted August 22, 2017 The closest total would have been Beatrice, Ne. I was considering that but, there were just enough pop up storms to make it a toss up. In the end I didn't want to make an 8 hour drive in vain. Steve 2005 Peterbilt 387-112 Baby Cat 9 speed U-shift 1996/2016 remod Teton Royal Atlanta 1996 Kentucky 48 single drop stacker garage project Pulls like a train, sounds like a plane....faster than a Cheetah sniffin cocaine. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oletimer Posted August 22, 2017 Report Share Posted August 22, 2017 Our sticks&bricks is about 20 miles North of Topeka, Ks., or 50 miles South of the total. We have had a VERY BUSY summer, and I was working the barn @ 1:06 PM CDT, and was ready for the view. Too many clouds, so it just looked kinda' weird, like a hail storm or twister on the way. Traffic on Hwy 75 was bumper to bumper, both going to and, coming from. Dick T 2006 Volvo VNL 630(VED12 400HP)10 speed autoshift,3.58 gear 236" twin screw, w/ET, Jackalopee, Blue Dot2016 Space Craft 37' Blu/Dot, Dexter 8K triple axel, HD Drum hydraulic brakes Feather lite air ride2005 Jeep Rubicon2007 Suzuki DR 650 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hone eagle Posted August 22, 2017 Report Share Posted August 22, 2017 the next one is only in 7 years and goes right over a corner of TN ............ in early april !! ECR ? with a eclipse ? 2005 volvo 670 freedomline singledNewmar Torrey Pine 34rskswoot woot Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rickeieio Posted August 22, 2017 Report Share Posted August 22, 2017 6 hours ago, hone eagle said: the next one is only in 7 years and goes right over a corner of TN ............ in early april !! ECR ? with a eclipse ? It will pass right over our home here in beautiful south-east Indiana. C'mon over and we can go out for chicken too........ KW T-680, POPEMOBILE Newmar X-Aire, VATICAN Lots of old motorcycles, Moto Guzzi Griso and Spyder F3 currently in the front row Young enough to play in the dirt as a retired farmer. contact me at rickeieio1@comcast.net Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hone eagle Posted August 22, 2017 Report Share Posted August 22, 2017 1 hour ago, rickeieio said: It will pass right over our home here in beautiful south-east Indiana. C'mon over and we can go out for chicken too........ Only if its as good as D Wagners. 2005 volvo 670 freedomline singledNewmar Torrey Pine 34rskswoot woot Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SuiteSuccess Posted August 22, 2017 Report Share Posted August 22, 2017 Ralf, You know your always welcome here. 2006 Volvo 780 "Hoss" Volvo D12, 465hp, 1650 ft/lbs tq., ultrashift Bed Build by "JW Morgan's Custom Welding" 2017 DRV 39DBRS3 2013 Smart Passion Coupe "Itty Bitty" "Don't go around saying the world owes you a living. The world owes you nothing. It was here first!" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hone eagle Posted August 23, 2017 Report Share Posted August 23, 2017 2 hours ago, SuiteSuccess said: Ralf, You know your always welcome here. Of course never doubted it 2005 volvo 670 freedomline singledNewmar Torrey Pine 34rskswoot woot Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rickeieio Posted August 23, 2017 Report Share Posted August 23, 2017 12 hours ago, hone eagle said: Only if its as good as D Wagners. I've not had the pleasure of sampling Donna's chicken, but rest assured, there are lots of good chicken places near us. One place uses LOTS of pepper, very little breading, and fries in lard, in cast iron. KW T-680, POPEMOBILE Newmar X-Aire, VATICAN Lots of old motorcycles, Moto Guzzi Griso and Spyder F3 currently in the front row Young enough to play in the dirt as a retired farmer. contact me at rickeieio1@comcast.net Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alan0043 Posted August 23, 2017 Report Share Posted August 23, 2017 Hi Everyone, The next eclipse will come over Cleveland, Ohio in 2024. I live south of Cleveland about 50 miles down Rt.77. I hope that it will be total eclipse in Canton at that time. Al 2012 Volvo VNL 630 w/ I-Shift; D13 engine; " Veeger " Redwood, model 3401R ; 5th Wheel Trailer, " Dead Wood " 2006 Smart Car " Killer Frog " Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hone eagle Posted August 23, 2017 Report Share Posted August 23, 2017 4 hours ago, alan0043 said: Hi Everyone, The next eclipse will come over Cleveland, Ohio in 2024. I live south of Cleveland about 50 miles down Rt.77. I hope that it will be total eclipse in Canton at that time. Al you will be at the ECR Carl is arranging the skedulal as we sleep 2005 volvo 670 freedomline singledNewmar Torrey Pine 34rskswoot woot Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alan0043 Posted August 24, 2017 Report Share Posted August 24, 2017 16 hours ago, hone eagle said: you will be at the ECR Carl is arranging the skedulal as we sleep Hi Ralf, God willing. I should be 74 in 2024. Hope to see you in the spring of 2018, Al 2012 Volvo VNL 630 w/ I-Shift; D13 engine; " Veeger " Redwood, model 3401R ; 5th Wheel Trailer, " Dead Wood " 2006 Smart Car " Killer Frog " Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
noteven Posted August 24, 2017 Report Share Posted August 24, 2017 On 8/23/2017 at 5:25 AM, rickeieio said: I've not had the pleasure of sampling Donna's chicken, but rest assured, there are lots of good chicken places near us. One place uses LOTS of pepper, very little breading, and fries in lard, in cast iron. Does this chicken affect the control of a motorsickle after supper? "Are we there yet?" asked no motorcycle rider, ever. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GeorgiaHybrid Posted August 24, 2017 Report Share Posted August 24, 2017 1 hour ago, noteven said: Does this chicken affect the control of a motorsickle after supper? Depends on what you wash it down with. 😎 2017 Kenworth T6802015 DRV 38RSSA Elite Suites2016 Smart Prime Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rickeieio Posted August 25, 2017 Report Share Posted August 25, 2017 20 hours ago, GeorgiaHybrid said: Depends on what you wash it down with. 😎 I usually "wash it down" by detouring to an ice cream stand. In fact, we did that last evening. Nice night to take the lid off the car and take a ride. That said, I did have one draft beer too. KW T-680, POPEMOBILE Newmar X-Aire, VATICAN Lots of old motorcycles, Moto Guzzi Griso and Spyder F3 currently in the front row Young enough to play in the dirt as a retired farmer. contact me at rickeieio1@comcast.net Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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