Guys, I have never seen a total complete eclipse in my life until August 22 just passed. Partials, to one degree or another but this is my first total eclipse.
What I would enjoy knowing is: How many of you have experienced the phenomena that followed in the seconds following the eclipse ending and sun starting to show; even if the sun peeking out was no wider than a hair's width when it started to show.
What am I speaking of? Shadow bands. I had stopped looking at the sun as the total eclipse was ended. I happened to glance down at the ground and it was just wondrous to see. There were others standing in their yards and I exclaimed "What in the world is THAT"? They all said that was what they were asking too! I did not know then that the phenomena I saw was called Shadow Bands. Here is a link telling you briefly what they are. I'm not referring to crescent shapes through leaves or pinholes. I mean bands...
The undulating fairly even bands of dark gray and off white raced at high speed up the street covering everything..not just the street but all of us standing out and all over the ground. I have never seen anything like it of course. When I wrote on the Face Book television page of my favorite Weather Man ever, Matt Hinken, he answered within 20 minutes telling me that the shadow bands are a "following a total eclipse" happening. I looked shadow bands u, and read several other sources as well. I felt so enriched by seeing the eclipse and the shadow bands. A once in a life time event for me unless I were wealthy and followed eclipses over the world by traveling to them. No one really knows why the bands occur or what causes them other than saying an eclipse ending causes them. In other words, they are pretty much a mystery.
Who else has ever noticed them ever after a total eclipse?
Sunday, August 27, 2017
Monday, August 21, 2017
OH MY GOODNESS! Eclipse Day 2017 in Totality for us.
Oh guys, it was thrilling. I have seen a few good partial eclipses (is that the plural?) but not a total as far as I can recall. This one was worth roasting in the sun, heat and humidity for.
I did not think to get a solar filter for my DSLR. I have a great tripod and could have done everything but I never thought to get a solar filter. Son did, and his wife took some pictures of his view finder during various stages with her iPhone. I have nothing but pics inside the house of what Katie saw while I was out there in total darkness. Street lights came on of course, Night bugs were singing...total darkness. Our totality only lasted like 28 seconds but that sure worked for me. It was beyond thrilling. Everything was quiet except one tom fool dog barking his teeth out of his head.
I did not think to get a solar filter for my DSLR. I have a great tripod and could have done everything but I never thought to get a solar filter. Son did, and his wife took some pictures of his view finder during various stages with her iPhone. I have nothing but pics inside the house of what Katie saw while I was out there in total darkness. Street lights came on of course, Night bugs were singing...total darkness. Our totality only lasted like 28 seconds but that sure worked for me. It was beyond thrilling. Everything was quiet except one tom fool dog barking his teeth out of his head.
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| Maybe 10 min before totality |
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| Kitchen just after we came out of totality. |
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| Living room..there was a finger nail sized sliver of sun coming out the other side. |
Tuesday, August 15, 2017
Gasp! I Couldn't be Getting Older?
My knee. Oh my knee.
Seriously though, I have a new- to- me car and the seat fits me a bit differently than my other car. Hence on my long trip to and from seeing my boy over the mountains, the back of my right knee was under too much pressure I suppose. I did get out two times to get coffee along the way but I must have been sitting "just right" to cause an injury. Older? Who, me? Me? Nah...just a co-inkydink.
I got home Sunday evening and the next morning, yesterday, I woke with a swollen knee, painful to walk on with the back of the knee most affected. Don't know what to do for it , and I had hopes that today would be better. It is somewhat but still, while not as swollen, has an uneasy feeling in it.
I had a wonderful time while there though it rained like a waterfall the trip down and the entire time I was there. That was of no consequence as I got to see my boy. He drove me around to my various places but this time, nothing appealed to me so I sure saved $$$.
We got to visit a friend of his whose cat just turned one year old Saturday. So we brought him, Joey, some presents. He LOVED them. Including the bag as you can see.
Seriously though, I have a new- to- me car and the seat fits me a bit differently than my other car. Hence on my long trip to and from seeing my boy over the mountains, the back of my right knee was under too much pressure I suppose. I did get out two times to get coffee along the way but I must have been sitting "just right" to cause an injury. Older? Who, me? Me? Nah...just a co-inkydink.
I got home Sunday evening and the next morning, yesterday, I woke with a swollen knee, painful to walk on with the back of the knee most affected. Don't know what to do for it , and I had hopes that today would be better. It is somewhat but still, while not as swollen, has an uneasy feeling in it.
I had a wonderful time while there though it rained like a waterfall the trip down and the entire time I was there. That was of no consequence as I got to see my boy. He drove me around to my various places but this time, nothing appealed to me so I sure saved $$$.
We got to visit a friend of his whose cat just turned one year old Saturday. So we brought him, Joey, some presents. He LOVED them. Including the bag as you can see.
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| Bustin' out! |
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| Of course it fits! |
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| Eye see you! |
Monday, July 31, 2017
Gorgeous Days
Yesterday was a day that was so perfect in weather that nothing could be better. It was 60 over night and in the morning at rising time. It stayed wonderful like that the entire day except the temperature rose to 80. But the humidity was 37% for goodness sake! It was like walking in a perfect world. I had welcome company in the morning till after lunchtime and I started my walk immediately they left. That was close to 1300.
I loved every second of it. Cool, breezy and such low humidity it was amazing When I got home, after doing some cleaning up I gathered the market umbrella, and went out to the deck. I uncovered the little bistro set and put the brelly up..sat down and man alive, it was glorious. Breeze...hummingbirds right there within a few feet. A bottle of water, my supper, and a magazine. I took pictures of the birds but did not have the DSLR out. I just didn't care so I used my phone. Not good pictures but this timeI was uncaring of that, and I was enjoying the totally absolutely brilliant, perfect evening. (as was the entire day).
Today I got out for a walk early...well 9 was the time which wasn't early but better than afternoon. Again, no humidity and the temperature was the same. I do believe it will be that way tomorrow too.
By the way, someone felt entitled to criticize me on FB day before yesterday regarding my car and the phone problem. It amazes me how someone can feel entitled to tell you off. They "read" something else into it that did not happen and decided to let me have it. I deleted it the mean spirited comment.
Meanwhile after the lawn mowers are finished and I bring Mike back into the drive way, I will enjoy another glorious evening out there with the hummingbirds.
Below is my walk today.
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I loved every second of it. Cool, breezy and such low humidity it was amazing When I got home, after doing some cleaning up I gathered the market umbrella, and went out to the deck. I uncovered the little bistro set and put the brelly up..sat down and man alive, it was glorious. Breeze...hummingbirds right there within a few feet. A bottle of water, my supper, and a magazine. I took pictures of the birds but did not have the DSLR out. I just didn't care so I used my phone. Not good pictures but this timeI was uncaring of that, and I was enjoying the totally absolutely brilliant, perfect evening. (as was the entire day).
Today I got out for a walk early...well 9 was the time which wasn't early but better than afternoon. Again, no humidity and the temperature was the same. I do believe it will be that way tomorrow too.
By the way, someone felt entitled to criticize me on FB day before yesterday regarding my car and the phone problem. It amazes me how someone can feel entitled to tell you off. They "read" something else into it that did not happen and decided to let me have it. I deleted it the mean spirited comment.
Meanwhile after the lawn mowers are finished and I bring Mike back into the drive way, I will enjoy another glorious evening out there with the hummingbirds.
Below is my walk today.
xx
Saturday, July 29, 2017
Tell Ya What!
Me and that phone and that car are gonna go round and round the next time they smart off at me. Either one of them. I said in FB a while ago that even though I threatened untold reprisals to the iPhone, it persisted in its single minded task to thwart me at all turns. I think it laughed because it knew I was uttering an idle threat. It knew full well there was nothing I could do on my own.
I paired it with the new car myself successfully by following directions. The fight and wrangling between us, the car, me and the iphone occurred when, with no directions or experience whatsoever, I thought that pairing was all I had to do. I did not know that there were/are ways to make a call or communicate with others. I had accidentally turned the radio at first
on by a flick of my thumbnail on the steering wheel controls while reaching to brush my bangs back. That was the beginning of a never-win situation for me as audio was then enabled. I turned the radio off. Suddenly... the iPhone's music started up the next time I turned on the ignition and it played the same song over and over and over.
The iPhone and car conspired to keep me from calling my son either manually using my phone, or thru the blue tooth enabled phone/car to tell him I was waiting for him. We,Siri and I, exchanged heated words. I had to pull over to wrest back some semblance of control and finally make the call. Before the new car, I just said Call whomever and Siri accomplished the call. But now....oh noooooo.
It's not intuitive, the car's ways of doing things. I actually need someone to show me. That's not happening, so I may un-pair the phone and just go on about my business.
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Car & Phone 5
I paired it with the new car myself successfully by following directions. The fight and wrangling between us, the car, me and the iphone occurred when, with no directions or experience whatsoever, I thought that pairing was all I had to do. I did not know that there were/are ways to make a call or communicate with others. I had accidentally turned the radio at first
on by a flick of my thumbnail on the steering wheel controls while reaching to brush my bangs back. That was the beginning of a never-win situation for me as audio was then enabled. I turned the radio off. Suddenly... the iPhone's music started up the next time I turned on the ignition and it played the same song over and over and over.
The iPhone and car conspired to keep me from calling my son either manually using my phone, or thru the blue tooth enabled phone/car to tell him I was waiting for him. We,Siri and I, exchanged heated words. I had to pull over to wrest back some semblance of control and finally make the call. Before the new car, I just said Call whomever and Siri accomplished the call. But now....oh noooooo.
It's not intuitive, the car's ways of doing things. I actually need someone to show me. That's not happening, so I may un-pair the phone and just go on about my business.
Me 0
Car & Phone 5
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| Here is that mean natured partner- in -crime to the phone! |
Sunday, July 23, 2017
Hot Hot Hot
Guys, it's hotter'n whodunnit out there with 102-105 heat indices. Others have it worse so while I am complaining, I'll keep it down some.
I have my new-to-me- car now, Brought it home yesterday afternoon. I have had a few short to- the- store type trips in it after my return from the big city as I call it, with the new car. It is a male..and the name is Micah. Mike for short. His color is black but they call it mica because of the subtle spark of gleam in the paint.
Hey, after driving my 2004 Corolla for so long, this guy, a 2 year old one, is like the lap of luxury to me. Has so many bells and whistles that I have been glued to the owners manual trying to figure some of the things out. One thing that I was sent a video about from one of my kids is how to pair the blue tooth and my phone. And how else to get it up and rolling. Believe t or not, I want to hear my very rich music on the speakers in the car. I can talk at home...I want my own music in the car for entertainment. CD's get bulky though some are in there already.
Have to say Mike looks pretty tuff what with his totally black self. Not any shine at all anywhere. Grill, door handles, you name it..black.
I had to look up how in the world to do the trip meter. Sheesh. With Miyuki, my Corolla S, it was push the button to cancel, zero it out in other words, and start again. This thing...sheessh!
I have come onto the century I'm in. No more simple things.
I haven't had clear coat in so long I no longer can think what to wash this car with...
I have my new-to-me- car now, Brought it home yesterday afternoon. I have had a few short to- the- store type trips in it after my return from the big city as I call it, with the new car. It is a male..and the name is Micah. Mike for short. His color is black but they call it mica because of the subtle spark of gleam in the paint.
Hey, after driving my 2004 Corolla for so long, this guy, a 2 year old one, is like the lap of luxury to me. Has so many bells and whistles that I have been glued to the owners manual trying to figure some of the things out. One thing that I was sent a video about from one of my kids is how to pair the blue tooth and my phone. And how else to get it up and rolling. Believe t or not, I want to hear my very rich music on the speakers in the car. I can talk at home...I want my own music in the car for entertainment. CD's get bulky though some are in there already.
Have to say Mike looks pretty tuff what with his totally black self. Not any shine at all anywhere. Grill, door handles, you name it..black.
I had to look up how in the world to do the trip meter. Sheesh. With Miyuki, my Corolla S, it was push the button to cancel, zero it out in other words, and start again. This thing...sheessh!
I have come onto the century I'm in. No more simple things.
I haven't had clear coat in so long I no longer can think what to wash this car with...
Friday, July 21, 2017
Good Grief # 15
Good Grief. It's summer so no surprise that the heat index will be upward to 105 degrees F. today. That's 40.55 for those who use Celsius.
Needless to state, I will not be awalkin' today. I could leave this second, but I'm not ready. Face washing, dressing, can't leave without making the bed, and so on to do, By the time I get out, it will be in the 80's. While that's not hot, it IS humid. Miserable. Needless to say the more I hang here pounding the keyboard, the later it will be. Gotta fix breakfast for Katie's favorite brother anyway. He's here visiting till tomorrow morning. He'll have bacon and eggs. If you smell that bacon cooking, come on over. I have plenty more for you. AND a big enough dining table to fit a few of you. Be my pleasure. I'll get dressed first, so don't worry! :-)
I wonder what car I may come home with tomorrow if all goes well enough? I saw one at the dealership on-line. The price is OK, kinda sorta...and their internet prices are lower than the walk in and look around ones. My present vehicle is getting on to 14 years old. But still is good looking except for bumps and bruises, and the clear coat is long gone. I'm responsible for two of the small bumps (only have small bumps) and others are responsible for whatever is left. However the a/c is intermittent and that ain't gonna work. Car has a not-too-bad 128,000 miles on it. Been well maintained but I am not willing to spend money and time on a paint job and air conditioner work along with replacing the insulation or whatever it is around all the doors and moon roof to reduce the considerable cabin noise. I should have done that repair/refurbishment 50 thousand miles ago. It's been a loud ride always, but much worse as it got older. I'll be fortunate to get enough for sales tax on a newer vehicle in trade in, for mine.
The car I looked at is black and I don't care for those because they absorb heat more and show road dirt more. And no one has more pollen I swear than this region.
My vehicles are always male or female. The one I presently have is called Miyuki and she is a girl car. Don't know what I will come away with at the dealership but I am pretty sure the one I am going to see--- if it is still there--- is a male car. Not sure of a name. It will come to me.
Needless to state, I will not be awalkin' today. I could leave this second, but I'm not ready. Face washing, dressing, can't leave without making the bed, and so on to do, By the time I get out, it will be in the 80's. While that's not hot, it IS humid. Miserable. Needless to say the more I hang here pounding the keyboard, the later it will be. Gotta fix breakfast for Katie's favorite brother anyway. He's here visiting till tomorrow morning. He'll have bacon and eggs. If you smell that bacon cooking, come on over. I have plenty more for you. AND a big enough dining table to fit a few of you. Be my pleasure. I'll get dressed first, so don't worry! :-)
I wonder what car I may come home with tomorrow if all goes well enough? I saw one at the dealership on-line. The price is OK, kinda sorta...and their internet prices are lower than the walk in and look around ones. My present vehicle is getting on to 14 years old. But still is good looking except for bumps and bruises, and the clear coat is long gone. I'm responsible for two of the small bumps (only have small bumps) and others are responsible for whatever is left. However the a/c is intermittent and that ain't gonna work. Car has a not-too-bad 128,000 miles on it. Been well maintained but I am not willing to spend money and time on a paint job and air conditioner work along with replacing the insulation or whatever it is around all the doors and moon roof to reduce the considerable cabin noise. I should have done that repair/refurbishment 50 thousand miles ago. It's been a loud ride always, but much worse as it got older. I'll be fortunate to get enough for sales tax on a newer vehicle in trade in, for mine.
The car I looked at is black and I don't care for those because they absorb heat more and show road dirt more. And no one has more pollen I swear than this region.
My vehicles are always male or female. The one I presently have is called Miyuki and she is a girl car. Don't know what I will come away with at the dealership but I am pretty sure the one I am going to see--- if it is still there--- is a male car. Not sure of a name. It will come to me.
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