Captain_Quint Posted August 22, 2017 Posted August 22, 2017 Yesterday left me wanting more eclipse So many cool pictures and experiences. Buffalo is in the path of totality for the next one, which is right around the corner (relatively speaking). I figured we could at least get the conversation started about events and parties for it. Im thinking Hammers Lot with Goo Goo Dolls headlining. Also, anyone have a direct link to China for some knock off eclipse glasses that we can get on the cheap? We're open to all suggestions and will be forming a TBD Eclipse committee in the near future. Lets make this the best eclipse yet!
TheElectricCompany Posted August 22, 2017 Posted August 22, 2017 Already told Mrs Electric that this is "forced family fun", 7 years out - #totalityorbust We'll be booking flights to Austin and Buffalo on Southwest, make a call 48 hours before based on weather. Early April in Buffalo doesn't offer the best weather conditions, but who knows what happens... I'd put Jackson,WY or Sun Valley, ID as #1 spots to view 2017, but 2024? Niagara Falls might be the top destination in the country.
boyst Posted August 22, 2017 Posted August 22, 2017 Already told Mrs Electric that this is "forced family fun", 7 years out - #totalityorbust We'll be booking flights to Austin and Buffalo on Southwest, make a call 48 hours before based on weather. Early April in Buffalo doesn't offer the best weather conditions, but who knows what happens... I'd put Jackson,WY or Sun Valley, ID as #1 spots to view 2017, but 2024? Niagara Falls might be the top destination in the country. friend of mine had her Instagram filled with her video from Jackson hole. Amazing.
TheElectricCompany Posted August 22, 2017 Posted August 22, 2017 friend of mine had her Instagram filled with her video from Jackson hole. Amazing. Good video that shows how quickly it got dark, then light again, in Jackson. https://pjmedia.com/video/cbs-reporter-absolutely-blown-away-solar-eclipse/ Totality is just a different ball game! Friend of mine is working in Moran, WY, called it a all time memory.
row_33 Posted August 22, 2017 Posted August 22, 2017 Thank you, good to read this! Playoffs for the Bills by then?
ExiledInIllinois Posted August 22, 2017 Posted August 22, 2017 April 8th... What do weather patterns say for BFLo that time of year? It sucked here by Lake yesterday, but wife and daughter 20 miles south picked up more breaks in clouds? Mutha Nature... Please dont let us down in 7 years! We endure too much!
LeviF Posted August 22, 2017 Posted August 22, 2017 Goo Goo Dolls? IT ALWAYS RAINS LIKE HELL ON THE LOSER'S DAY PARADE
Chef Jim Posted August 22, 2017 Posted August 22, 2017 Playoffs for the Bills by then? No I'm mean seriously Playoffs? 2024?
707BillsFan Posted August 23, 2017 Posted August 23, 2017 Historical weather for April 8 .. 7/10 past April 8 have had some sort of precipitation. May look elsewhere (But of course, each day is different from the next), although it'd be a blast to be in Buffalo. 2008: No Rain / No Snow 2009: Trace 2010: Rain 2011: No Rain / No Snow 2012: Trace 2013: Rain 2014: Rain 2015: Rain 2016: Snow 2017: No Rain / No Snow https://www.wunderground.com/history/airport/KBUF/2008/4/8/DailyHistory.html?req_city=&req_state=&req_statename=&reqdb.zip=&reqdb.magic=&reqdb.wmo= (yes, I had some time to kill )
Captain_Quint Posted August 23, 2017 Author Posted August 23, 2017 Goo Goo Dolls? That kind of attitude wont win you a spot on the committee. Goo Goo Dolls will have to be lured out of retirement, but theyll do it for a once in a lifetime event like this will be. Our new waterfront stadium might be a good spot, too, at that point. I called the Chamber of Commerce and they downplayed it like we have time, but I told her to write it down somewhere. Thank you, good to read this! Playoffs for the Bills by then? Get ready man, we are goin...
Azalin Posted August 23, 2017 Posted August 23, 2017 That kind of attitude wont win you a spot on the committee.
coloradobillsfan Posted August 23, 2017 Posted August 23, 2017 Historical weather for April 8 .. 7/10 past April 8 have had some sort of precipitation. Cloud cover is what you really want to research. Here's a good site for reference: https://weatherspark.com/y/20372/Average-Weather-in-Buffalo-New-York-United-States It doesn't look promising though, and even in southern Texas it's around a 50-50 shot.
/dev/null Posted August 23, 2017 Posted August 23, 2017 Nigeria is due for a total eclipse in 2034. I'm sure the Prince of Nigeria will politely reserve for you one spot if you were to kindly remit a sum of large $ US
bbb Posted August 23, 2017 Posted August 23, 2017 April 8th... What do weather patterns say for BFLo that time of year? It sucked here by Lake yesterday, but wife and daughter 20 miles south picked up more breaks in clouds? Mutha Nature... Please dont let us down in 7 years! We endure too much! Why is cloud cover, etc. a big deal. You're going from light to darkness, right?
Captain_Quint Posted August 23, 2017 Author Posted August 23, 2017 Nigeria is due for a total eclipse in 2034. I'm sure the Prince of Nigeria will politely reserve for you one spot if you were to kindly remit a sum of large $ US Just got off of an email chat with him and he agreed. Thanks for the tip! We may have some room on the finance board for you.
T-Bomb Posted August 23, 2017 Posted August 23, 2017 I can't wait for this eclipse, I have seen 3 of them in my lifetime, none of them near a total eclipse.
TheElectricCompany Posted August 24, 2017 Posted August 24, 2017 (edited) Mazlatan, Mexico....anyone ever been? 4:20 of totality! I'd be down watching the eclipse from the pool bar. Edited August 24, 2017 by TheElectricCompany
coloradobillsfan Posted August 24, 2017 Posted August 24, 2017 (edited) Why is cloud cover, etc. a big deal. You're going from light to darkness, right? No, when totality happens it is an extraordinary event. The sun's corona very suddenly becomes visible around the darkest moon you have ever seen. There are sunset colors 360 degrees around you on every horizon, bright stars and planets become visible, and the temperature drops like a stone. It is a scene straight out of 1950's science fiction, and you want an unobstructed view. I hope everyone on this board gets to experience it Edited August 24, 2017 by coloradobillsfan
Augie Posted August 24, 2017 Posted August 24, 2017 Yesterday left me wanting more eclipse So many cool pictures and experiences. Buffalo is in the path of totality for the next one, which is right around the corner (relatively speaking). I figured we could at least get the conversation started about events and parties for it. Im thinking Hammers Lot with Goo Goo Dolls headlining. Also, anyone have a direct link to China for some knock off eclipse glasses that we can get on the cheap? We're open to all suggestions and will be forming a TBD Eclipse committee in the near future. Lets make this the best eclipse yet! The glasses cost like $2, get some that actually work. Don't lose your sight over $1.50. Maybe that's just me.....
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