Are you planning on looking at the eclipse?
08-20-2017, 11:35 AM
#32
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Originally Posted by quiltingshorttimer
yes I am--we are not in the total path, probably about 96%--assuming the forecast for the KC area isn't cloudy. We could not find glasses, so made up the viewer box just like I did as a kid in early '60's. So should not have to worry about eyes as I'll be facing away from the sun. I am going to DVR the program on tv just in case it doesn't work!
08-20-2017, 02:01 PM
#33
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Originally Posted by sewbizgirl
I must be the only one who couldn't care less about this "event"....
I don't care about it at all.
I'd rather watch a full moon get blacked out by moving clouds. I can watch that over and over and it's much prettier. I remember the last total eclipse. No one cared, it didn't get dark as night, many never knew it happened if they forgot it was happening. LOL I guess the eclipse is too big a profit maker now to not make it a big deal. Won't get a dime from me though.
08-20-2017, 07:34 PM
#34
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Originally Posted by DACO48
We live about 5 miles west of I-25 and 40 miles south of Wyoming border. You wouldn't believe the traffic. It is bumper to bumper. It is crazy. I wouldn't get caught up in that mess for anything. We have 92% coverage here and that is good enough for me. Enough coverage to make the yard lights come on. We have been told a welding hood is also acceptable. That is what we used when I was a kid. If it protects your eyes welding should do it for the eclipse.
08-21-2017, 03:17 AM
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I had a detached retina in 2012, lost all vision in my right eye , had an emergency surgery to reattach it that Father's Day weekend. I only have 10 % of vision regained.Left eye carries the load of sight. Not going to risk loosing it again.will be staying inside with grandson(15) that has Down Syndrome.
08-21-2017, 05:53 AM
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Originally Posted by cjsews
Boston1954 you can test your glasses. You should see NOTHING with them on. If they are that dark, you can look at the sun and it will look like a full moon on a pitch dark night. I hope you got a good pair
Thanks. I put them on the other day, and I could not see a thing. I feel better.
08-21-2017, 06:05 AM
#37
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We got what we think are the properly certified glasses, after much research. I am making a pinhole viewing device with a cereal box just for fun. I'm sure the 4 of us here, me, Mr. Stitchnripper, son and his husband, are not going to look at it for the entire time anyway. We can't see anything with the glasses we got. We are keeping the grand dogs inside.
08-21-2017, 06:38 AM
#38
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Originally Posted by LenaBeena
Easy to make from a cereal box, or shoe box or just punch a hole in an index card, stand with your back to the sun and watch the circle change on the ground. We did this at school many times.See instructions on line several places.
08-21-2017, 06:51 AM
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My grandson's school will not permit students to be outside during the eclipse. It will be online for them to see in each room. Parents can check out their children before noon if they want. Children have the instinct of looking without glasses to see if what they are seeing is real. You need one adult with each child with diligent supervision prevent a peep. Maybe some adults need that too. LOL
08-21-2017, 06:53 AM
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Originally Posted by quiltingshorttimer
My son says the shield level needs to be at least a 10 on your welding helmet and not auto darkening as it won't darken fast enough(?).
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