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Bob Johnson · 07-26-2017, 10:44 AM

Counting down to this event. A number of friends are going to congregate in Niobrara,at the Statepark,before and after the Eclipse. This group is targeting Loup City as the viewing point. I am going to have my camper at Niobrara,we are hoping to ride motorcycle to the Designated viewing spot, thinking about getting viewing glasses,since a welding helmet is to bulky for motorcycles. We will be visiting Arlene Liska, and may be able to bring her to the total eclipse. Any or all welcome to come along!

imsunflower · 08-02-2017, 12:47 PM

Here is a link to see how long the Eclipse will take from beginning to end. https://www.vox.com/science-and-health/2...active-map
I put in the Zipcode for Beatrice, 68310, and it will begin at 11:37am and finish at 2:30pm. Totality begins at 1:03pm.

Cruzin · 08-07-2017, 07:28 AM

(01-24-2017 01:40 PM)Shooter Wrote: 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.

So you going to be around?

**Shooter** · 08-07-2017, 01:40 PM

Sorry everyone I have been really busy with work and personal matters but I will be around for the eclipse. I'm staying at my house and driving to Beatrice area the day of. Anybody is welcome to stay at my house and sleep inside or camp outside. I will also provide meals to anyone that wants to pack light and save some money. Carol has dibs on the spare bedroom if she is still coming but have 3 couches and plenty of floor space if anyone wants to stay. It's approximately 2 hours to Beatrice from my house. If anyone wants to stay please message me so I can make arrangements for you.

imsunflower · 08-09-2017, 12:41 PM

Hey Shooter,
I am still planning on staying with you. I plan on being to your home, on Sunday, around 5 or 6pm (just in time for dinner Smile

and a drink) We can talk about where the clouds won't be, so we can have a clear view of that 'Total Eclipse'. Send me your address.
Carol

Cruzin · 08-09-2017, 04:24 PM

This Sunday from noon to 3pm they are having a pre-total eclipse party at the University of Minnesota. There will be a couple of professors speaking and handing out free glasses Big Grin

if anyone would like to join me let me know by Friday so I can add you to the reservation list.

**Frump** · 08-10-2017, 08:44 AM

(08-09-2017 04:24 PM)Cruzin Wrote: This Sunday from noon to 3pm they are having a pre-total eclipse party at the University of Minnesota. There will be a couple of professors speaking and handing out free glasses if anyone would like to join me let me know by Friday so I can add you to the reservation list.

I can't make it, but grab some extra glasses if you can.

sks700 · 08-10-2017, 08:58 PM

(08-09-2017 04:24 PM)Cruzin Wrote: This Sunday from noon to 3pm they are having a pre-total eclipse party at the University of Minnesota. There will be a couple of professors speaking and handing out free glasses if anyone would like to join me let me know by Friday so I can add you to the reservation list.

Where will this be taking place at the U? Do we need reservations, or can we just drop by?

Cruzin · 08-11-2017, 10:39 AM

It's free to everyone but you need to register here:

https://events.umn.edu/Online/default.as...F38F63BE44

**LSGiant** · 08-14-2017, 09:14 PM

Sorry but I am out for the eclipse. My bike, leg and ground had an unacceptable meeting. You all have fun.

**Frump** · 08-15-2017, 05:19 PM

Man, that sucks LSGiant.

Lapchik · 08-15-2017, 10:14 PM

(08-14-2017 09:14 PM)LSGiant Wrote: Sorry but I am out for the eclipse. My bike, leg and ground had an unacceptable meeting. You all have fun.

Did you pull the good ol double fracture like has been happening the last few years? Or not quite so serious?

**Don Q** · 08-16-2017, 08:20 PM

It's the curse of the Cup.

ST Rich · 08-16-2017, 10:06 PM

What, if I look at the thing????

(08-16-2017 08:20 PM)Don Q Wrote: It's the curse of the Cup.

**Don Q** · 08-17-2017, 06:17 AM

Yours was just bad luck, Jeff's is the curse.

Bob Johnson · 08-17-2017, 09:58 AM

Get well soon Jeff!

ST Rich · 08-18-2017, 04:50 PM

It looks like the weather in Beatrice might be a bit cloudy on Monday, I sure hope the forecast improves.

**LSGiant** · 08-18-2017, 05:13 PM

(08-15-2017 10:14 PM)Lapchik Wrote:
(08-14-2017 09:14 PM)LSGiant Wrote: Sorry but I am out for the eclipse. My bike, leg and ground had an unacceptable meeting. You all have fun.

Did you pull the good ol double fracture like has been happening the last few years? Or not quite so serious?

Only one way to break your leg GLMC style both bones multiple places.

ST Rich · 08-18-2017, 05:35 PM

Jeff is shooting for the most screws in 1 lower limb award......

(08-18-2017 05:13 PM)LSGiant Wrote:
(08-15-2017 10:14 PM)Lapchik Wrote:
(08-14-2017 09:14 PM)LSGiant Wrote: Sorry but I am out for the eclipse. My bike, leg and ground had an unacceptable meeting. You all have fun.

Did you pull the good ol double fracture like has been happening the last few years? Or not quite so serious?

Only one way to break your leg GLMC style both bones multiple places.

**Frump** · 08-22-2017, 09:01 AM

Well, the eclipse was a bust for me. We got hit with big rain storms in Marne Saturday night, but heard there was going to be big crowds and we couldn't reserve a spot there, so we decided to stay in Marne and dry out Sunday night, and ride out early Monday morning. Then we then got pounded on by the mother of thunderstorms for about 6 hours Sunday night. By the time we got dried out and packed Monday morning and after looking at radar, we decided to go to Tarkio, MO for 1 minute of totality time. Part of the group made it to Tarkio, Kevin and I got stuck at train crossing in Shenandoah, IA after waiting 20 minutes for train to move out of the way, so we got to watch the eclipse from near the train tracks there. We should have stopped 10 miles north earlier where we saw a few other people setup, cause we got mostly clouded out in Shenandoah. The guys in Tarkio had more clouds and saw nothing. My wife in Sioux City got some good shots, WTF? Ran into Jayd, Shooter and Shooter's daughter in Council Bluffs, they had some really good photos but heard Shooter spent most of his time during the eclipse doing bike repairs. Carol was already heading home so I missed her. I'll try to get my photos from Marne and the eclipse posted soon.