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ecstatic

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18. Wow. I wish I had made plans to attend this one

Reply to edhopper (Original post)

Fri Apr 5, 2024, 10:58 PM

Apr 5

I don't think I'll be able to move around as freely in 21 years! I'll be in my 60s but unfortunately I'm not really taking great care of myself so I might not even be around then. Honestly, I'd be shocked. 💯

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The next eclipse in the US is 2045 [View all] edhopper Apr 5 OP

Save your glasses! Easterncedar Apr 5 #1

By 2045 you'll be able to use your VR helmet. brooklynite Apr 5 #2

Had mine Rebl2 Apr 5 #14

I'll be 97. Do they make bifocal eclipse glasses? sinkingfeeling Apr 5 #3

I figure to leave mine to my heirs Easterncedar Apr 5 #4

is this enough reason to retire to Florida? LymphocyteLover Apr 5 #5

There is NO reason edhopper Apr 5 #6

LOL LymphocyteLover Apr 5 #7

California is a better bet for the 2045 eclipse. It's gonna be in August LeftInTX Apr 5 #9

Cool! I actually do want to retire to CA. I'm in Indiana now. LymphocyteLover Apr 6 #19

Im in the direct path both times... berniesandersmittens Apr 5 #8

Arkansas? edhopper Apr 5 #10

Yep berniesandersmittens Apr 5 #13

Will this be a sign too ? republianmushroom Apr 5 #11

Will be the last one in my lifetime malaise Apr 5 #12

Just missing the Naval Base at Guantnamo, Cuba Emile Apr 5 #15

I experienced an eclipse as a kid so been there, done that. Not interested. elocs Apr 5 #16

Welp, so, missing this one and that one - perfect score! - also all of MUSK's rockets UTUSN Apr 5 #17

Wow. I wish I had made plans to attend this one ecstatic Apr 5 #18

im in the path of mondays eclipse in texas moonshinegnomie Apr 6 #20