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Total Eclipse - LSGiant - 01-14-2017 05:20 PM
https://eclipse.gsfc.nasa.gov/SEgoogle/SEgoogle2001/SE2017Aug21Tgoogle.html
Just saw this who's going ?
RE: Total Eclipse - Cruzin - 01-14-2017 09:50 PM
What are you thinking RTE to Pudcah?
RE: Total Eclipse - LSGiant - 01-17-2017 09:19 PM
I am looking at probably going to Beatrice NE. for the weekend. There is only a minute or so difference between Kentucky and Nebraska. I will then have the opportunity to ride east or west if it is cloudy.
Some other events if you so desire to be closer to the Epicenter thanks to Frump
Monday Night - All you can eat Catfish and Frog Legs at https://www.yelp.com/biz/stricklands-seafood-paducah - Eclipse Time 6:22 - 6:24 PM.
The other two options?
https://www.yelp.com/biz/parkers-drive-in-paducah
https://www.yelp.com/biz/starnes-barbecue-paducah
... and a cheap, nice place to sleep right in line with eclipse: https://www.yelp.com/biz/barren-creek-cottages-golconda
RE: Total Eclipse - Shooter - 01-18-2017 10:04 PM
I'm down for anywhere in the midwest. My house is open to anyone for the weekend as always if you want to stay near the track in Nebraska, Kansas, Missouri area.
RE: Total Eclipse - LSGiant - 01-21-2017 09:43 AM
I have contacted the park manager for here http://outdoornebraska.gov/rockford/ they do not take reservations it is first come first serve. He said the electric sites do fill up but if you don't need electricity he said he will find a place for you. I plan to take off from here with the RV Saturday morning Joane and I should arrive late afternoon. If others are coming let me know we can have a pot luck or something.
RE: Total Eclipse - Frump - 01-23-2017 02:16 PM
Consider me in.
RE: Total Eclipse - Shooter - 01-23-2017 08:38 PM
I might not spend the night but definitely coming out for the day of the eclipse. Frump you can stay at my house if you don't want to camp.
RE: Total Eclipse - imsunflower - 01-24-2017 12:55 PM
I am considering this trip, I would come on Sunday, stay at Shooters house (if you have room for me yet) and then travel to see the eclipse. May stay over (at Shooters) Monday. I have a rally in Alexandria, MN till Sunday, and it is too early to tell if I leave on Monday or Tuesday from the Eclipse.
Can't miss the big Eclipse and see all of you guys all in one trip!
RE: Total Eclipse - Shooter - 01-24-2017 01:40 PM
Yes Carol I have room!!! It's only 2 hours from my house to where LSGiant will be camping and only 2.5 miles off I-80. I can whip up a dinner or two also if we are back at the house. Better than spending money eating out on junk food.
Can wait to see it dark during the day.....kinda freaky
I just realized the eclipse was on Monday....lol
doesn't change anything for me or people staying at my house but might be smart to be ready when they get here. I never claimed to be the brightest crayon in the box.
RE: Total Eclipse - LSGiant - 01-24-2017 04:02 PM
I am planning on heading North after the Eclipse I need to be back at work on Tuesday. Joane will have the motor home and will stay as long as she wants.
RE: Total Eclipse - Frump - 01-25-2017 03:01 PM
Not sure if I will get there Saturday or Sunday, but I'll be staying until Tuesday morning if I can work it out. Camping sounds fun - brats, beverages and howling at the moon. Camping in my "RV" if I can get all the stupid Asian beetles out by then... ask Sleddog.
RE: Total Eclipse - Sleddog - 01-25-2017 06:28 PM
(01-25-2017 03:01 PM)Frump Wrote: Camping in my "RV" if I can get all the stupid Asian beetles out by then... ask Sleddog.
LOL!
RE: Total Eclipse - ST Rich - 01-29-2017 01:47 AM
Ms. P and I will see you there.
RE: Total Eclipse - paper - 02-01-2017 07:11 AM
If'n y'all is lookin for a place to pitch a tent (that's the best suthun I can do) down around Paducah I have a place for you.. I happened to be married to a wonderful lady who just happens to have a nice farm 3 miles west of the the first exit after you cross the river into KY, entering Paducah.
Oh, and Strickland's Seafood is a good place!! I haven't been to Starnes, but I have their BBQ sauce (more like a hot sauce) in my fridge as I type this..
Anyway, I'll be down there at this time and she's not loves company, she's a camper and has no issue riding her GS all day long, so everyone would be more than welcome.
Y'all
RE: Total Eclipse - imsunflower - 06-24-2017 02:40 PM
I thought I would awaken this post, since I have been thinking about it. Has anyone ordered any of those funky glasses yet?
RE: Total Eclipse - Frump - 06-24-2017 09:18 PM
I took Friday and Monday off so far. I'll probably head home Monday afterwards. I'll be camping in Marne, IA Thursday night, Friday and maybe Saturday for the Baxter Cycle Open House celebration, then head over to Nebraska Sunday sometime. Anyone who want's to join me and the other campers in Marne is welcome. My friend Line Rider is bringing 2 or 3 kegs of his home brew this year. There are clean flushing his and hers bathrooms with sinks, and a garden hose near by for showering (in a swim suit). Camping in the city park is free, there are usually 20 to 40 people camping there. I always have a good time there. You can try out new Triumph Motorcycle with demo rides.
RE: Total Eclipse - LSGiant - 07-06-2017 08:10 PM
Probably not room for my RV in the City Park ?
RE: Total Eclipse - Frump - 07-07-2017 11:27 AM
You can camp on the side of the road next to the park (3rd Street north of ball field) or drive it down into the park there under the trees. I don't think anyone is going to care. We park our bikes on the basket ball courts. LineRider drives his camper-van down under the trees in the park. The road north of the park plenty wide - it's kind of a 1-lane street anyways. Some of the big RVs and trailers which show bike park/camp on Jefferson St NE of the park. You also park/camp in the alley between Jefferson St. and Franklin St.
You will want to move camper Sunday morning from streets next to the park so you can get out of town easily, the park starts get'n busy at about 10 AM Sunday when they start setting up for the bike show and free lunch. They normally draw a few hundred in for that and the streets next to the park get crowded with people parking wherever they can.
Here are some of the photo collections I have from there (not the best photos):
https://goo.gl/photos/QAsC67ZZF4nqLjfr5
https://goo.gl/photos/P9KhAMEQyLkRReNT6
https://goo.gl/photos/JcYJJUPnV9e1w9MG7
https://goo.gl/photos/d69ZaDYzYTB3KPKL7
RE: Total Eclipse - Breeze - 07-09-2017 05:49 PM
Vanessa and I are going to ride down Monday morning to see everyone. see you there.
RE: Total Eclipse - LSGiant - 07-23-2017 07:04 PM
Sounds Great Breeze. Make sure to bring some of that Nebraska Sunshine