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Post by Deleted on Aug 21, 2017 13:01:15 GMT
We are a group of like-minded people that gather to discuss a host of topics from weight loss, to current events. Our thread celebrates liberal diversity, welcomes new friends, and respects all opinions. We count everything from calories to points but, we never count our chickens before they are hatched.
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Post by nashville11 on Aug 21, 2017 13:16:15 GMT
LOL! Linda, I think today we might get that "sign."  What's left to say about this disaster in the WH? He wants us to trust him on Afghanistan? I don't trust him on ANYTHING! And, I think anyone who does is totally bonkers. |
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Post by Deleted on Aug 21, 2017 14:19:54 GMT
One can only hope General Mattis has our backs & is sensible, etc. But, JA eventually does what he wants without taking into account any sensible advice. I think he should send Donnie Jr, Eric, Ivanna & Jared into Afghanistan first. They seem to think they have all the answers anyway. You are right, Joyce, who the heck can trust him on anything. UGH!
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Post by yogamama007 on Aug 21, 2017 15:08:20 GMT
Right now we are all about the eclipse. A break is needed in this house from the orange fool. We have our cereal box all made and ready for the show. Son is taking grandson to the Planetarium in Chicago. And the older boys have been warned not to look at the sun. I may try using my binoculars: Leave cap on one side, reverse them and have the sun at your back. BBL kids |
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Post by stillness on Aug 21, 2017 15:32:15 GMT
Right now we are all about the eclipse.....I may try using my binoculars: Leave cap on one side, reverse them and have the sun at your back. BBL kids I hadn't heard about the binocular-method? You can use your "smart phone" in selfie mode, altho there are still caveats. I was really looking forward to the eclipse but, despite the weatherman's forecast for "clear skies", it is clouding over.  Linda: I loved the "eclipse" photo from yesterday and I've shared it with everyone I can think of. Thank heavens for comedic-relief! |
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Post by NatureLover on Aug 21, 2017 16:30:11 GMT
I'm in CT and hoping I will at least get to see the skies darken somewhat. It's going to be hard not to run outside and take a peek - my tinfoil hat has to suffice for a cereal box with a pinhole in it.  |
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Post by yogamama007 on Aug 21, 2017 16:49:53 GMT
We are in Ct too.
One suggestion I read was take your colander and again with your back to the sun just hold it out. We covered the sides so just the bottom holes are clear.......you will see a dozen eclipses.
No peekie at the sun and remember to use sun screen.
So now we have cereal box set up.
Binocular- ones with wide bottom lens, only use one side cover the lens on the other side.
colander
BTW- you need a screen to reflect the shadow, we are putting a big white meat platter on the deck floor.
now I am ready to drag out my telescope, and jury rig that.......some kids never grow up.....DH is sooo patient.
Yes, I'm/we are having fun.
I don't think we would have used any type of eclipse glasses, maybe a welders mask. If you burn the retina that is done forever.
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Post by yogamama007 on Aug 21, 2017 16:51:45 GMT
I'm in CT and hoping I will at least get to see the skies darken somewhat. It's going to be hard not to run outside and take a peek - my tinfoil hat has to suffice for a cereal box with a pinhole in it. Love it! Didn't think of that one....... |
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Post by nashville11 on Aug 21, 2017 16:57:30 GMT
You should all come to my house. I am right in the path of the total eclipse, but don't have any glasses. Do expect to see it get dark outside though. Tourists are everywhere, and as I was coming home from visiting my mom in rehab there were people set up out in fields all over the place ready for the big event. Come on over to my house, and we'll have an eclipse party. Let's invite Andy Borowitz too. He's a lot of fun! Trump’s Horrific Spelling Reassures Nation That He Cannot Correctly Enter Nuclear Codes
www.newyorker.com/humor/borowitz-report/trumps-horrific-spelling-reassures-nation-that-he-cannot-correctly-enter-nuclear-codes |
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Post by yogamama007 on Aug 21, 2017 17:16:38 GMT
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Post by stillness on Aug 21, 2017 17:34:24 GMT
Don't try the smartphone-camera method. Still seeing sunspots. I made up 2 cereal-box viewers really quickly. I'm ready. And - I CAN'T BELIEVE THIS - the sky cleared about 1/2 hour ago! Aha - perhaps the God/eclipse/Trump-thing will happen!! |
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Post by NatureLover on Aug 21, 2017 17:56:49 GMT
Quickly swaps out tin foil hat for colander ....
Suzanne - let us know what happens!!
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Post by nashville11 on Aug 21, 2017 18:05:16 GMT
I say that Linda's post was right. If the moon blocks the sun, it is a sign that God wants us to impeach Trump. I think it also means He wants us to kick out the whole bunch of them, and start fresh. It's a sign He wants to give us a "do-over." Makes as much sense as anything I see coming out of the WH.
By the way, it's getting darker at my house. Should peak at 1:27 central time.
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Post by Deleted on Aug 21, 2017 18:10:06 GMT
I'm waiting to see a tweet from JA saying this whole Eclipse thing is Fake News!
It's dropped 5 degrees in the last 1/2 hour or so here. I'm watching it on the news.
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Post by nashville11 on Aug 21, 2017 18:30:15 GMT
Amazing! Dark as night at my house. Wish you had all been here to experience it. It's completely dark now, but I suppose will begin to gradually get light again soon.
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