This gives me chills. For real. Iām so glad you went and got a clear view. I remember how afraid I was to remove my glasses during totality in 2017, even though I was told this is the only time you can stare with your uncovered eyes. What a moment! And you got to see those arcs of plasma, too!
So... I didn't ask Jane. I asked my wife if she would drive 5 hours from DC to Ohio to see the "total" eclipse. Ron... and Jane are right. What an experience. It ended up being 10 hours of driving for 10 minutes of an amazing experience. Do it if you can. Just don't trip on the gas pump hose and fracture your elbow! Nice job Ron!!
What Eli said . . . and one very minor critique: I was somewhat alarmed to read: āPeering into the sky, now without the protective lens, I stared in awe . . . .ā REALLY hoping you meant ā*not* without the protective lens.ā
This gives me chills. For real. Iām so glad you went and got a clear view. I remember how afraid I was to remove my glasses during totality in 2017, even though I was told this is the only time you can stare with your uncovered eyes. What a moment! And you got to see those arcs of plasma, too!
I'm so glad that you made the trip. Great piece.
Glad you went and wrote about it!
Thanks. I watched from the corner of 81st St. and East End Ave.
Great post!
So... I didn't ask Jane. I asked my wife if she would drive 5 hours from DC to Ohio to see the "total" eclipse. Ron... and Jane are right. What an experience. It ended up being 10 hours of driving for 10 minutes of an amazing experience. Do it if you can. Just don't trip on the gas pump hose and fracture your elbow! Nice job Ron!!
I admire your fortitude to take the long drive at the last minute! Wish I did the same! Very nice piece!
What Eli said . . . and one very minor critique: I was somewhat alarmed to read: āPeering into the sky, now without the protective lens, I stared in awe . . . .ā REALLY hoping you meant ā*not* without the protective lens.ā
Beautiful Ron, thanks for sharing the experience, I felt I was there!