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Subject: Re: Worldcons and eclipses
Date: Wed, 24 Jul 2024 21:31:16 -0400
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On 7/24/2024 4:59 PM, Kerr-Mudd, John wrote:
> On Wed, 24 Jul 2024 18:00 +0100 (BST)
> jgd@cix.co.uk (John Dallman) wrote:
> 
>> In article <v7r9eg$1qg81$1@dont-email.me>, garym@mcgath.com (Gary McGath)
>> wrote:
>>
>>> The Brisbane in 2028 bid is considering changing its dates from
>>> August 24-28 to July 27-31.
>>>
>>> The reason for this is a total solar eclipse which will happen over
>>> Australia on July 22.
>>
>> I won't be going, but that seems like a good reason to change a date.
>>
> 
> They're a bit slow; the eclipse has been forecast for ...,I dunno, ages.
> 
> I started thinking about it in 1999.

I did go to see the one last April, in northern Vermont.

Hotels were charging extortionate rates, and it was hard
finding a Tesla charger. But crowded? The total eclipse covered
a vast area, and could be seen from almost anywhere. I had a
great experience.

The problem came after, when most people decided to drive south
right the same afternoon. The 3.5 hour drive to Boston took
many 12+ hours. I stayed an extra day, and ran into very few issues.

pt