Any members along the total eclipse path?
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kvdv
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Any members along the total eclipse path?
Hi all - this may be a crazy ask and totally presumptuous, but is there anyone out there who lives in Oregon along the path of the upcoming eclipse who might also have room for a couple of fellow riders to either couch surf or camp in your backyard? The wife and I are leaving early enough for the Western CB1100 rally to also wander into the path of the eclipse on the way if we want to, but virtually every hotel along the path is booked or charging obscene (gouging) prices.
I know it's a long shot, and we're ok with missing the eclipse if it comes down to it, but I thought it might be worth a try. Thanks! - KvdV
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07-24-2017 03:00 PM |
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TwoBrothersBusa
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TN
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RE: Any members along the total eclipse path?
I'm in Cleveland, TN (in path) but that might be a bit far from your requested location!
(07-24-2017 03:00 PM)kvdv Wrote: Hi all - this may be a crazy ask and totally presumptuous, but is there anyone out there who lives in Oregon along the path of the upcoming eclipse who might also have room for a couple of fellow riders to either couch surf or camp in your backyard? The wife and I are leaving early enough for the Western CB1100 rally to also wander into the path of the eclipse on the way if we want to, but virtually every hotel along the path is booked or charging obscene (gouging) prices.
I know it's a long shot, and we're ok with missing the eclipse if it comes down to it, but I thought it might be worth a try. Thanks! - KvdV
2014 CB1100
2018 Street Triple R
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husky385
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Eugene Oregon
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RE: Any members along the total eclipse path?
(07-24-2017 03:00 PM)kvdv Wrote: Hi all - this may be a crazy ask and totally presumptuous, but is there anyone out there who lives in Oregon along the path of the upcoming eclipse who might also have room for a couple of fellow riders to either couch surf or camp in your backyard? The wife and I are leaving early enough for the Western CB1100 rally to also wander into the path of the eclipse on the way if we want to, but virtually every hotel along the path is booked or charging obscene (gouging) prices.
I know it's a long shot, and we're ok with missing the eclipse if it comes down to it, but I thought it might be worth a try. Thanks! - KvdV
I live in Eugene Oregon If it is in the total eclipse path you are welcome to come stay here and observe.
Kevin
(This post was last modified: 07-24-2017 10:12 PM by husky385.)
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07-24-2017 10:11 PM |
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The ferret
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Ohio
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RE: Any members along the total eclipse path?
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(This post was last modified: 07-25-2017 11:18 AM by The ferret.)
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07-25-2017 11:18 AM |
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johnf514
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Orlando
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RE: Any members along the total eclipse path?
Ferret, it sure is! Eugene is the place to be for the eclipse if you're out in OR.
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07-25-2017 01:19 PM |
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husky385
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Eugene Oregon
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RE: Any members along the total eclipse path?
(07-25-2017 11:18 AM)The ferret Wrote: is Eugene in this band?
https://eclipse.gsfc.nasa.gov/SEmono/TSE...17-usa.jpg
Ferret, It looks like we are about 20 miles or so south of that band but would be easy to get to that band before the eclipse. I think it is supposed to start around 10 am here.
I'm not an expert but I think it will be pretty dark here any way.
Kevin
Just for general info that offer is open to any one on the forum.
Kevin
(This post was last modified: 07-25-2017 01:27 PM by husky385.)
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07-25-2017 01:21 PM |
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Flynrider
Been There
Phoenix, AZ
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RE: Any members along the total eclipse path?
Any road that intersects with the path of totality is going to be a zoo on eclipse day. Leave extra early.
My buddy is the district ranger on a national forest in Idaho and they're expecting tens of thousands at every road and highway that intersects the path.
I've chosen an easier route. My little plane and I will be flying above the crowds during the eclipse. As an added bonus I'll be experiencing it for about twice as long as those on the ground by flying along the path at 140 mph.
Have fun!
Phoenix, AZ
2013 CB1100 - Big Red
1993 CB750 Nighthawk - Tahitian Blue
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07-25-2017 05:36 PM |
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The ferret
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Ohio
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RE: Any members along the total eclipse path?
That's it Flyn... Rub it in
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07-25-2017 05:41 PM |
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EmptySea
Lives On Two Wheels
Chicagoland, USA
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RE: Any members along the total eclipse path?
I am giving thought to riding down to Paducah, KY or maybe Carbondale, IL for the eclipse. A little less than 400 miles from home. Will have to leave pretty early, but if the weather's good I could get down there and back pretty easy, I think
MTC
"If you can’t go home again, at least you can enjoy the ride” — Peter Egan
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07-25-2017 07:11 PM |
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Stichill
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Northern Kentucky, USA
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RE: Any members along the total eclipse path?
The closest point of totality to where I live is White House, Tennessee. I was planning to take the day off and ride down but now I have to go out of town on a business trip.
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