Rumor Total Solar Eclipse of the Heart

[theprunetang]

They have an eclipse every morning when mom shuts off the lights in the basement

Or when @HCP walks in between the sun and anyone who is trying to view it. It's old hat to him.

 

[THE HCP]

Or when @HCP walks in between the sun and anyone who is trying to view it. It's old hat to him.

Wow, my man went there. I see how it is!

 

[theprunetang]

Wow, my man went there. I see how it is!

What you got Big John?

 

[Shaboid]

So you guys are for real with this shit? The sun goes behind the moon or the other way around and you can't even look at it and you are spending time talking about it?

It's okay to admit that you don't understand something.

 

[PtldPlatypus]

It's okay to admit that you don't understand something.

I understand it; I just don't really care. A giant celestial shadow.

Woo. Hoo.

 

[Shaboid]

I understand it; I just don't really care. A giant celestial shadow.

Woo. Hoo.

Fair enough.

 

[SlyPokerDog]

So you guys are for real with this shit? The sun goes behind the moon or the other way around and you can't even look at it and you are spending time talking about it?

On 30 June 1503, Christopher Columbus beached his two last caravels and was stranded in Jamaica. The indigenous people of the island welcomed Columbus and his crew and fed them, but Columbus' sailors cheated and stole from the natives. After six months, the natives halted the food supply.[3] Columbus had on board an almanac authored by Abraham Zacuto of astronomical tables covering the years 1475–1506.[4][5][6] Upon consulting the book, he noticed the date and the time of an upcoming lunar eclipse. He was able to use this information to his advantage. He requested a meeting for that day with the Cacique, the leader, and told him that his god was angry with the local people's treatment of Columbus and his men[citation needed]. Columbus said his god would provide a clear sign of his displeasure by making the rising full Moon appear "inflamed with wrath"[citation needed].

The lunar eclipse and the red Moon appeared on schedule, and the indigenous people were impressed and frightened. The son of Columbus, Ferdinand, wrote that the people:

“ with great howling and lamentation they came running from every direction to the ships, laden with provisions, praying the Admiral to intercede by all means with God on their behalf; that he might not visit his wrath upon them ...[7] ”
Columbus went into his cabin to "pray" and timed the eclipse with his hourglass, and shortly before the totality ended after 48 minutes, he told the frightened indigenous people that they were going to be forgiven.[3] When the Moon started to reappear from the shadow of the Earth, he told them that his god had pardoned them.[8]

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/March_1504_lunar_eclipse

 

[Sedatedfork]

http://astromaven.blogspot.com/2017/06/weird-things-happen-with-total-solar_72.html?m=1

 

[Dougnsalem]

http://astromaven.blogspot.com/2017/06/weird-things-happen-with-total-solar_72.html?m=1

Thanks! That was a cool little article...

 

[Sedatedfork]

Thanks! That was a cool little article...

I thought the comment about looking at shadows from trees was pretty interesting

 

[Dougnsalem]

I thought the comment about looking at shadows from trees was pretty interesting

Yeah, that and the bands. Lots of good info. I haven't had time to check out the pics, but will later....

 

[MarAzul]

If I can get some stuff done, and the MarAzul to sea. Anchored in behind Cape Lookout on the 21st, ought to get me the Cat Bird seat.

 

[SlyPokerDog]

Early forecast says RAIN!

 

[MarAzul]

Early forecast says RAIN!

Sort of dampen the finale.

 

[SlyPokerDog]

Agencies advise on possible 'Lizard Man,' 'Bigfoot' sightings in South Carolina during eclipse

http://www.postandcourier.com/news/...cle_2388dc18-7d26-11e7-8ad8-33c9facf5e5f.html

 

[BoBoBREWSKI]

Early forecast says RAIN!

KGW said this morning that the current forecast is looking good (clear skies) for the 21st.

 

[Sedatedfork]

Ok, which one of you posted this?

 

[Orion Bailey]

Am I the only one that can't see the image?

The image is just a map and irrelevant to the post. lol

 

[SlyPokerDog]

Am I the only one that can't see the image?

 

[BoBoBREWSKI]

That's gotta be a joke.

 

[SlyPokerDog]

That's gotta be a joke.

Strange, your wife replied and agreed to meet me.

 

[Dougnsalem]

Ok, which one of you posted this?

The image is just a map and irrelevant to the post. lol

LMAO. Thanks for the repost Sly. That was some funny stuff there. Wonder why it's not showing up for me. Odd....

 

[BoBoBREWSKI]

Strange, your wife replied and agreed to meet me.

After spending a year around here, I am really glad I don't have a wife. Brutal....

Lol

 

[THE HCP]

Strange, your wife replied and agreed to meet me.

You don't need a fancy Craigslist add to get her to meet up, trust me!

 

[DaLincolnJones]

Proof that Craigslist can be the salt lick of the truly stupid.

 

[SlyPokerDog]

Whoa, just got a camping spot at the new Stubbs campground! Not in the eclipse totality but stopped by their on a recent trip to the coast and the views should be amazing.

 

[Dougnsalem]

We just got an email from Amazon, saying the viewing glasses we bought from them were never proven to come from a "certified" supplier. Don't send them back. Don't use them. Your refund is in the mail. Nice.....

 

[SlyPokerDog]

We just got an email from Amazon, saying the viewing glasses we bought from them were never proven to come from a "certified" supplier. Don't send them back. Don't use them. Your refund is in the mail. Nice.....

I got some from Fry's. Have no idea if they are legit or not. Hopefully Fry's has seen what Amazon just did and check to make sure theirs are safe.

 

[Dougnsalem]

I got some from Fry's. Have no idea if they are legit or not. Hopefully Fry's has seen what Amazon just did and check to make sure theirs are safe.

Thanks for the tip. We bought them way in advance, so we wouldn't have to run around at the last moment. Here we are....

 

[stampedehero]

Don't look at it. Ask Lavar Bell to take photos.