Solar Eclipse April 8

[Babs Johnson]

The Cleveland Guardians (Indians) have their home opener on the day of the eclipse. The schedule says time to be determined.

My preference would be a 430pm start time. Invite fans into the stadium to experience darkness, then play when it’s light again.

 

[soccerdad72]

The Cleveland Guardians (Indians) have their home opener on the day of the eclipse. The schedule says time to be determined.

My preference would be a 430pm start time. Invite fans into the stadium to experience darkness, then play when it’s light again.

That's typically around when their home opener is. It's usually a late afternoon start (more time for people to 'pre-game')

 

[soccerdad72]

We just got an e-mail telling us that we're closed for the day on April 8th, so we don't have to deal with all the extra traffic and everything else.

Added bonus - it's my birthday as well.

 

[soccerdad72]

The Cleveland Guardians (Indians) have their home opener on the day of the eclipse. The schedule says time to be determined.

My preference would be a 430pm start time. Invite fans into the stadium to experience darkness, then play when it’s light again.

The Guardians have come out and, while they haven't set a time for the opener, they've said it won't be any earlier than 5:10pm due to the eclipse:

https://www.cleveland.com/sports/20...BHrcgHLa6I4ObrOaVB-WFoaqVinzi24vaupzSL97bp5Oo

 

[S. C.]

Here in Michigan I'm really just hoping for a clear day.

Same, I'm southeast of Lansing. Grandson and family are right next to metro airport. I have a nephew in Monroe.

 

[gncntry]

We rented a house in Hot Springs, Arkansas far in advance to make sure we were in the path and didn’t get gouged. Flying into Little Rock, hitting Trader Joe’s, and Total Wine. House sits on a lake with few trees around plus has an outdoor hot tub. Can’t wait!

 

[luvnwdwgal]

Yes, we’re in north central Ohio and we are prime viewing.

 

[GreatLakes]

I'm in the path in the Cleveland area and my son's school is closed that day. I'm also taking off and we are going to make a day of it. I'd be interested to see an economic impact analysis after the fact because we are gearing up for an influx of visitors.

 

[soccerdad72]

Just landed our Opening Day tickets for the Guardians game

Our friends just moved into a place downtown last summer, so we'll be able to pre-game at their house and walk over to the game

 

[RedAngie]

DH are staying in the Youngstown, Ohio area where hotel prices are still reasonable. We haven’t yet decided whether to go to Cleveland or due north to Ashtabula for the eclipse.

 

[Babs Johnson]

DW and I are staying near Pittsburgh and will drive up to Erie, PA.

 

[leebee]

We are just outside the path of totality. I don't have to teach on Monday afternoons so we'll probably drive north for about an hour to catch totality.

 

[T00dles]

Pullin' the kids outta school and headin' up to the Loaf for the eclipse on April 8th. Prime viewing spot in the Maine mountains! Anyone wants to join, it's gonna be a party up here in the hills.

 

[kymom99]

We just got an e-mail telling us that we're closed for the day on April 8th, so we don't have to deal with all the extra traffic and everything else.

Added bonus - it's my birthday as well.

It’s my birthday too! We are off for spring break so I can spend the day as I wish.

 

[scrapquitler]

We are in Southern Vermont, and totality is going to happen about 3 1/2 hours north of us. Our plan is to make a day trip out of it to go see it, since none of us have ever been anywhere near where there was a total eclipse before.

 

[georgina]

DH are staying in the Youngstown, Ohio area where hotel prices are still reasonable. We haven’t yet decided whether to go to Cleveland or due north to Ashtabula for the eclipse.

I’m hoping some of the wineries in Geneva will open on Monday for eclipse viewing. Sounds like a nice way to enjoy the afternoon!

 

[Disney Bobby]

It is amazing to see. During the last one in 2017, the center line on the path of totality literally went right through my neighborhood. Blew my mind to see the sun covered completely and the stars come out. The minutes leading up to the total ellipse was also strange. A really weird light that was similar to sunset, but not the same colors. Hard to describe, but something to see.

 

[Disney Bobby]

Not the best pic. My wife has the best ones. But this pic was taken a 2:42pm with the star on the right. It was a lot more impressive in real life.

 

[LuvOrlando]

Local Lowes here in PA had some eye shades with the date on them so I picked them up, not enough protection but probably better than nothing.

 

[Breezy_Carol]

DD, her DH, 3 yo, 7 yo, my DH, and I are planning a trip from DE/MD to San Antonio, Texas. We booked a condo on the gulf for three days then a VBRO house in totality for four nights in San Antonio. Made our reservations in April 2023. Just hope it's clear weather.