For all those who have pets and who live where the eclipse will happen keep them indoors as they can damage their eyesight just as humans can do if they look at it.
Since it's a quiet morning, I'll sneak this in for Eclipse Monday: (adapted from the NY Times' New York Today article on dealing with seeing the eclipse in NYC)tune of “That’s Amore”When the moon slips and dipsTo a solar eclipse - That's our Monday!At a quarter to three There’ll be something to see – That's our Monday!So get set, read it on the net, you will be upsetIf the great moment passesSo let’s meet, see you on the street, but I must repeat You should wear special glassesWhen the moon blocks the sun Such excitement and fun – That's our Monday!You should take a long lunchTell your boss thanks a bunch when he says:“You can go, it’s okayYou can go out and play just this one dayMind the light, it’s all right, but please work late tonight”That's our Monday!
Well, I've had two very productive phone calls this morning and the Ohio trip is on. My brother Randy is lending me some money to get through my waiting on an invoice to be paid, the major reason I am currently flat. My other problem was that I simply cannot afford at this time the $600+ car rental, and both Randy and our DR Ginny have volunteered to be my chauffeurs for my visit. This is a huge relief. Gasoline I can afford.So look out, Ohio!
Quote from: bk on August 21, 2017, 10:30:44 AMFor almost two days now I can't see photos on Facebook - just white boxes - via Safari. Never been a problem ever - I wrote them to no response, sent a screen capture, nothing. Twice I've gone via Safari and the photos are back, but mostly they're gone. Via Chrome, which I hate, I can see it all fine. Anyone know what gives?Your Facebook stared too long at the eclipse?
For almost two days now I can't see photos on Facebook - just white boxes - via Safari. Never been a problem ever - I wrote them to no response, sent a screen capture, nothing. Twice I've gone via Safari and the photos are back, but mostly they're gone. Via Chrome, which I hate, I can see it all fine. Anyone know what gives?
Quote from: elmore3003 on August 21, 2017, 07:59:44 AMWell, I've had two very productive phone calls this morning and the Ohio trip is on. My brother Randy is lending me some money to get through my waiting on an invoice to be paid, the major reason I am currently flat. My other problem was that I simply cannot afford at this time the $600+ car rental, and both Randy and our DR Ginny have volunteered to be my chauffeurs for my visit. This is a huge relief. Gasoline I can afford.So look out, Ohio!This is great. When I fly to L.A. with Keith we rent a car. I no longer do so when I go alone. Friends generously drive me and I take taxis for short distances. In the future that will likely be Uber or Lyft. Even with a taxi between the airport the cost is less than renting a car. I stopped driving in the city because of my shoulder and admit it is much nicer.
A cereal-box eclipse viewer? My education has apparently been deficient.
Quote from: Jane on August 21, 2017, 01:20:26 PMDR George, Keith congratulates you on you ingenuity. Thanks! I didn't come up with the idea, but I'm glad it worked.
DR George, Keith congratulates you on you ingenuity.
Wow this chemo is really kicking my b-u-t-t.......very weak and tired.....but I have confidence that it's working.....I MUST!
Very clever lyrics FJL
Quote from: vixmom on August 21, 2017, 04:33:24 PMQuote from: Jrand66 on August 21, 2017, 03:43:03 PMWow this chemo is really kicking my b-u-t-t.......very weak and tired.....but I have confidence that it's working.....I MUST!Chemo is very hard on the body be good to yourself Jack, take it easy and accept all offers of help. When friends say "let me know if you need anything" Let them know when you need anythingSo far I have only been on the outside looking in and those going through chemo. It is difficult to know what to do to help and it helps to have direct requests.
Quote from: Jrand66 on August 21, 2017, 03:43:03 PMWow this chemo is really kicking my b-u-t-t.......very weak and tired.....but I have confidence that it's working.....I MUST!Chemo is very hard on the body be good to yourself Jack, take it easy and accept all offers of help. When friends say "let me know if you need anything" Let them know when you need anything
I really enjoyed this, Fred.
The insurance vibes, along with an agent who really went to bat for us, worked. Our agent keep going higher in the chain of command until he/we received the response we wanted.
Quote from: Jeanne on August 21, 2017, 06:07:09 PMA cereal-box eclipse viewer? My education has apparently been deficient.Today at work, someone actually had made a cereal box viewer! It was a little blurry, but it worked. AND someone else brought a colander, which worked a little better. The best improvised eclipse viewer was, believe it or not, a saltine cracker! The images were small, but very distinct on the ground!
Quote from: Jane on August 21, 2017, 04:44:38 PMThe insurance vibes, along with an agent who really went to bat for us, worked. Our agent keep going higher in the chain of command until he/we received the response we wanted.Glad to hear that your agent is playing an active role and is getting the desired results. It doesn't seem like it should have been necessary, though. I guess that's why insurance companies are so rich.
Quote from: George on August 21, 2017, 01:49:56 PMQuote from: Jane on August 21, 2017, 01:20:26 PMDR George, Keith congratulates you on you ingenuity. Thanks! I didn't come up with the idea, but I'm glad it worked.And how is your phone feeling? No retinal damage?
Quote from: George on August 21, 2017, 06:18:06 PMQuote from: Jeanne on August 21, 2017, 06:07:09 PMA cereal-box eclipse viewer? My education has apparently been deficient.Today at work, someone actually had made a cereal box viewer! It was a little blurry, but it worked. AND someone else brought a colander, which worked a little better. The best improvised eclipse viewer was, believe it or not, a saltine cracker! The images were small, but very distinct on the ground! Really? You put tiny holes in the cracker?
