Night Elf Posted August 21, 2017 Share Posted August 21, 2017 I'm watching tv and a newscaster in a complete totality area started breaking up as the sun started peeping back out. You could tell she was actually crying. Now, I'm an extremely sensitive person. I can cry at commercials. But the eclipse? I understand it's a big deal and I guess people will react differently. I wish I was impressed with it. Personally, I'd rather be watching a game show but DH has the tv in the living room on the Weather Channel. I really hope this isn't an all day thing. I think I'll go back to the bedroom and watch tv back there. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gingersmom Posted August 21, 2017 Share Posted August 21, 2017 My house feels like it's covered by a shadow. No tears shed 😬 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
marbel Posted August 21, 2017 Share Posted August 21, 2017 My husband is pretty excited. I don't know if he will cry, but it's possible. Some people are just very moved by things like this. The eclipse doesn't do it for me, but I'm probably going to be too (irrationally) worried that my kids and my daughter's friend will look at the sun and harm their eyes. I can't help it. But I have cried seeing other beautiful natural phenomena. I used to cry every time I went to the Cliff House area of San Francisco because something about that place was so beautiful and awesome to me. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Heatherwith4 Posted August 21, 2017 Share Posted August 21, 2017 Possibly. I'm pregnant though, so just about everything sets me off. :lol: 6 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paige Posted August 21, 2017 Share Posted August 21, 2017 No. I don't even cry in awe when my kids are born. I'm excited to see the eclipse, but cannot imagine how it could make me cry. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
goldberry Posted August 21, 2017 Share Posted August 21, 2017 I used to cry every time I went to the Cliff House area of San Francisco because something about that place was so beautiful and awesome to me. OT, but my friend in SF threw her mother's ashes in the ocean there. We visit whenever I go to SF. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted August 21, 2017 Share Posted August 21, 2017 My son just realized how disappointed he is we are not in the path of totality. He is watching totality on TV and is jealous, lol. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lady Florida. Posted August 21, 2017 Share Posted August 21, 2017 My son just realized how disappointed he is we are not in the path of totality. He is watching totality on TV and is jealous, lol. I said something to ds about us being in the 86% path. His reply was "That extra 14% makes all the difference". 9 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scarlett Posted August 21, 2017 Share Posted August 21, 2017 Possibly. I'm pregnant though, so just about everything sets me off. :lol: Congrats! I think I missed this news! 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lady Florida. Posted August 21, 2017 Share Posted August 21, 2017 If I'm alive at the age of 90, the path of the 2045 solar eclipse goes right over where I currently live. 100% Will I care at that age? FIL is 92 and he cares about our partial eclipse so I hope that if I'm still around then, I'm as sharp as he is. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Elizabeth86 Posted August 21, 2017 Share Posted August 21, 2017 Not a chance. It takes energy for me to cry and I just dont have any to spare. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MooCow Posted August 21, 2017 Share Posted August 21, 2017 I cry at everything, but I doubt I will. My kids though are getting pretty excited :) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KungFuPanda Posted August 21, 2017 Share Posted August 21, 2017 I'll probably cry when the eclipse gets married. 19 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted August 21, 2017 Share Posted August 21, 2017 If I'm alive at the age of 90, the path of the 2045 solar eclipse goes right over where I currently live. 100% Will I care at that age? FIL is 92 and he cares about our partial eclipse so I hope that if I'm still around then, I'm as sharp as he is. I was just looking up the next one for North America (2024, because DS wants a committment out of me for nex time, lol) and it turns out it is due on my birthday! So, yeah, maybe a birthday road trip in 2024, for totality and DS. 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted August 21, 2017 Share Posted August 21, 2017 I'll probably cry when the eclipse gets married. To Luna? 😀 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted August 21, 2017 Share Posted August 21, 2017 (edited) Uh. No. No I won't. It was kind of cool and that's about the extent of how moved I am. I should still be around for the 2045 one, though nearing retirement age. So maybe it will be cooler then? Edited August 21, 2017 by Arctic Mama Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GailV Posted August 21, 2017 Share Posted August 21, 2017 (edited) No tears, but it was wicked cool. Like, literally cool -- we went from humid 90s, disgusting temps with the sun practically hurting our skin, to cool pleasant temps, to darkness (we live in the totality zone). I now understand why people chase these all over the place. SO MUCH FUN! I wanna do it again! Edited to add: And, of course, the neighbors were setting off fireworks. Edited August 21, 2017 by GailV 7 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gardenmom5 Posted August 21, 2017 Share Posted August 21, 2017 crying? I can just picture 1ds and his SINGLE raised eyebrow. . . . . . uh, no. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Heatherwith4 Posted August 21, 2017 Share Posted August 21, 2017 Congrats! I think I missed this news! Thanks! Update: we were in the 98% zone here. I did not cry, but it was interesting. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GailV Posted August 21, 2017 Share Posted August 21, 2017 (edited) Thanks! Update: we were in the 98% zone here. I did not cry, but it was interesting. People had said that there's a huge difference between 100% and even a bit of a sliver of sun left. You know what? I think they're right. I wonder if the newspeople crying are just exhausted from all of the hullabaloo. Edited August 21, 2017 by GailV 7 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gardenmom5 Posted August 21, 2017 Share Posted August 21, 2017 No tears, but it was wicked cool. Like, literally cool -- we went from humid 90s, disgusting temps with the sun practically hurting our skin, to cool pleasant temps, to darkness (we live in the totality zone). I now understand why people chase these all over the place. SO MUCH FUN! I wanna do it again! Edited to add: And, of course, the neighbors were setting off fireworks. I've had kids say that after an earthquake. . . . and the chem prof who'd do demos at the elementary school - had things go badly one time. very loud explosion. when he could finally hear again - the kids were screaming - - - - do it again! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MooCow Posted August 21, 2017 Share Posted August 21, 2017 People had said that there's a huge difference between 100% and even a bit of a sliver of sun left. You know what? I think they're right. . We just saw totality. Amazing. And it certainly did cool down. Wish that had stayed. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted August 21, 2017 Share Posted August 21, 2017 People had said that there's a huge difference between 100% and even a bit of a sliver of sun left. You know what? I think they're right. I wonder if the newspeople crying are just exhausted from all of the hullabaloo. I think that is probably true. We just watched Clemson go in totality on TV and honestly, that was pretty awesome looking. But I'm a huge sap anyway. I cry about everything. I cried on our cruise to Alaska over the Tracy Arm Fjord. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Carrie12345 Posted August 21, 2017 Share Posted August 21, 2017 I wanted to travel this year, but dh was meh about it. After today, I know I'll travel for 2024, even if I go by myself! My 6yo was the most interested kid, so maybe I'll take him. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BarbecueMom Posted August 21, 2017 Share Posted August 21, 2017 (edited) No tears, but it was wicked cool. Like, literally cool -- we went from humid 90s, disgusting temps with the sun practically hurting our skin, to cool pleasant temps, to darkness (we live in the totality zone). I now understand why people chase these all over the place. SO MUCH FUN! I wanna do it again! Edited to add: And, of course, the neighbors were setting off fireworks. This morning, I found several packs of firecrackers leftover from the 4th and joked to DH that we should set those off during totality. Then, people actually did set them off (we didn't)! A big uproar of cheering on my street too. We were playing catch in the yard, until we couldn't see well anymore. Really, really cool. Literally... the humidity is obnoxious today after that cool snap. Edited August 21, 2017 by BarbecueMom 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MrsMommy Posted August 21, 2017 Share Posted August 21, 2017 I'll admit it...I cried. It was a completely overwhelming experience, and I loved every moment of it! 7 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Katy Posted August 21, 2017 Share Posted August 21, 2017 No, the weird dim but high-glare light gave me a headache, so I came back inside. No tears though. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
regentrude Posted August 21, 2017 Share Posted August 21, 2017 It was awesome, but I don't cry over such things. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ScoutTN Posted August 21, 2017 Share Posted August 21, 2017 No, the weird dim but high-glare light gave me a headache, so I came back inside. No tears though. Headache, me too. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
myfunnybunch Posted August 21, 2017 Share Posted August 21, 2017 I didn't actually cry, but I'll admit I was surprised that I got choked up when i actually took the glasses off and looked at the corona. It was...well, really no words. 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scholastica Posted August 21, 2017 Share Posted August 21, 2017 I got choked up. We were all so excited and amazed. It was awesome to share it with my whole family. We were in totality and now I understand what they mean about how different it is. We're all still on cloud 9. 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mom2samlibby Posted August 21, 2017 Share Posted August 21, 2017 (edited) I had goosebumps. It was amazing!! Between the change in temp and the wind and then the view of the moon & the sun, it was something I've never seen before and something I'll probably never see again. I'm so glad we watched the entire thing. We were 100% totality and it was perfect weather here for it. Some clouds, but never blocked the view. Edited August 21, 2017 by mom2samlibby 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ktgrok Posted August 21, 2017 Share Posted August 21, 2017 (edited) I did cry actually. I didn't expect to, but I did. That said, seeing it live, with the glasses was NOTHING like watching on TV. But, I've wanted to see an eclipse my whole life. When I saw that first part of it I totally choked up. Edited to add: I was in 86%. I came inside and made travel plans for 2024 to see totality. Edited August 21, 2017 by ktgrok 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Garga Posted August 21, 2017 Share Posted August 21, 2017 (edited) Watching it on tv isn't going to make anyone cry, so that isn't a valid comparison. Of course you're not going to cry watching it on tv! Seeing it on tv vs seeing it in person is like watching a video of a roller coaster vs being on the roller coaster. I see no shame and feel no ridicule for anyone getting choked up during the eclipse. Edited August 21, 2017 by Garga 6 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Barb_ Posted August 21, 2017 Share Posted August 21, 2017 Possibly. I'm pregnant though, so just about everything sets me off. :lol: Congratulations!! I don't remember seeing an announcement, so I'm glad you mentioned it. How far along? 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Peaceseeker Posted August 21, 2017 Share Posted August 21, 2017 I cried after because it kind of depressed me. I am not sure why. My step dad died in the past year, and I was wishing he was there to see it with me I guess. My in laws came so that might have triggered not having my dad, since my husband got to see it with his. Or maybe it's all just post hype let down I don't know. I just feel depressed and exhausted now. It was very cool in the moment though and the kids thought it was amazing. We had great weather and we are in the path of totality. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
73349 Posted August 21, 2017 Share Posted August 21, 2017 Meh. We were ~90%. It was kind of interesting, but if DS hadn't been into it I probably wouldn't have bothered to do more than step out on the porch. I also didn't make the effort to see Halley's Comet. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lewber Posted August 21, 2017 Share Posted August 21, 2017 We were only in 87% and it was awesome. I'm so sad I didnt travel to 100%. DS just started high school and didn't want to miss. I think he wishes he would have now. I will travel to see total in 2024 if I'm still around. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hjffkj Posted August 21, 2017 Share Posted August 21, 2017 We were in totality for over 2 minutes, it was absolutely amazing. But I didn't cry. My nephew screamed like an excited kid on Christmas morning though 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mom2att Posted August 21, 2017 Share Posted August 21, 2017 Well, I was expecting it to be pretty neat, because we were in the 92% path. Had the glasses and everything. But at my house all afternoon? 100% cloud cover. I saw nothing more than a cloudy day. Bummer. Dd is 90 minutes away at college and they had a few clouds, but still saw it. She sent some photos and it looked cool. I wouldn't have cried regardless. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hyacinth Posted August 21, 2017 Share Posted August 21, 2017 (edited) No tears here, but I understand the emotion. We had 100% and it was amazing. I didn't really understand the hype beforehand, but I'm so grateful for the experience now. I get why people traveled for it. (Though I'll never understand the people who stood in a 3-hour line for a special eclipse-themed donut at Krispy Kreme. Those people are crazy.) Edited August 21, 2017 by Hyacinth 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted August 21, 2017 Share Posted August 21, 2017 We were super excited at 76% totality. I think 100% would have been amazing. I'm don't cry much, but I think I can understand if someone were to. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Meadowlark Posted August 21, 2017 Share Posted August 21, 2017 We were in 95% and it barely even changed. I was expecting a bit of darkness or something..but it just seemed like the sun hid behind a cloud for a minute. One of my kids actually said "you ruined everything" and ran to his room because we kind of just missed it. Very underwhelming. Maybe we'll try for totality in 2024. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lostinabook Posted August 21, 2017 Share Posted August 21, 2017 I kept hearing about how amazing totality was, and I expected it to be cool, but it was unbelievable. I don't know why, but it was an overwhelmingly moving experience and I did tear up which I *never* would have expected. At all. Even my stoic dh and dd were stunned by how magnificent totality was (although not to the point of choking up--they still think that's silly). 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scrapbookbuzz Posted August 21, 2017 Share Posted August 21, 2017 Tears came to my eyes when we visited the Grand Canyon a fews year back. I'd been there before, as a child, so to experience it as an adult was very different. The immensity and the beauty of it just made be still for awhile and appreciate the true awe-some-ness of it. So had I been in a place of totality today, yeah, I probably would have teared up. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Heatherwith4 Posted August 21, 2017 Share Posted August 21, 2017 Congratulations!! I don't remember seeing an announcement, so I'm glad you mentioned it. How far along? Thank you! I'm 16 weeks. 🙂 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Remudamom Posted August 21, 2017 Share Posted August 21, 2017 I won't. But if someone on the board says their cat is dying I'll cry. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
momacacia Posted August 22, 2017 Share Posted August 22, 2017 My 8yo didn't cry, but it really made an impression on her, like she was in awe for about 5 minutes afterwards. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AnnE-girl Posted August 22, 2017 Share Posted August 22, 2017 http://wgntv.com/2017/08/21/wgns-tom-skilling-watching-the-eclipse-is-the-sweetest-thing-youll-ever-see/ Tom Skilling, the Chicago meteorologist who absolutely loves his job, cried. I like watching him report the really interesting weather events. He gets so excited and explains the science so well. I might have been more affected if we had been in totality and it wasn't cloudy. We might plan a road trip for 2024. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Miss Peregrine Posted August 22, 2017 Share Posted August 22, 2017 I did get a few years in my eyes when I pulled up to the site we were watching from and a bunch of old people were staring into cereal boxes. It was so cute and just made me tear up for some reason. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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