tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7224556886142717176.post7333619985857640014..comments2024-03-22T18:31:43.736-07:00Comments on My Own 100 Hikes: Hike 2016.045 -- Millard CanyonSkyHikerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12149622862975962200noreply@blogger.comBlogger4125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7224556886142717176.post-37683342085550590592016-12-08T23:03:44.698-08:002016-12-08T23:03:44.698-08:00LAAS has made arrangements to view from a park in ...LAAS has made arrangements to view from a park in Rexburg, ID, which is closer to the centerline. 20-30 minute drive, I think.<br /><br />They have several outreach events planned in the area, but I probably won't get to Idaho in time for most of that. We're somewhat limited on available vacation, which means we'll just get to Idaho Falls on Saturday (with one day of slack built in, to protect against at least a small amount of unforeseen developments!).<br /><br />If the LAAS wasn't organizing a trip, I'm not sure what my eclipse plan would have been. I kind of liked the idea of heading back to LBL, despite the relatively lower weather odds. On the other hand, heading somewhere more drivable (two days from LA) means I can bring my own telescopes, while also keeping the time and dollar cost down. On the third hand, I have read several "insider tips" that basically say, "Don't bother with the telescope or the camera -- just try to experience it." So lots of things to weigh over the next nine months.SkyHikerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12149622862975962200noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7224556886142717176.post-85892048926066413652016-12-06T19:25:02.469-08:002016-12-06T19:25:02.469-08:00I haven't updated my blog much at all this yea...I haven't updated my blog much at all this year. I've got a bunch of stuff stacked up and waiting so I need to get busy and get it caught up.<br /><br />Yes, the astronomy club has several outreach events planned for the time leading up to and during the eclipse. Hopefully the weather will cooperate but if it doesn't I will have contingency travel plans :-)<br /><br />Just looked up Idaho Falls which is 21 miles south of the center line of the eclipse. If you travel to the path's midpoint the totality time is about 2 minutes and 15 seconds. That's still not bad. The max is about 2 min 40 sec. At the LBL observatory it is only about 2 min 7 sec (being off the center line).<br /><br />I hope you continue to do well with your medication. Walking when you can is probably one of the best things you can do as long as you don't over-exert. Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03795067125468979303noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7224556886142717176.post-5020231587968205362016-12-02T09:15:07.493-08:002016-12-02T09:15:07.493-08:00Hi, Bob!
Wasn't sure if you were still bloggi...Hi, Bob!<br /><br />Wasn't sure if you were still blogging. Of course, I haven't been blogging much recently because I haven't been doing much hiking. Also, I'm on medication that recommends staying out of the sun and not being on your feet too much. So what walking I have been doing has been just in the county arboretum and the nearby Huntington Library and Gardens. Lots of shade, relatively flat pathways, and, of course, water and restrooms, if needed.<br /><br />All in all, the side effects have not been too serious so far, but I am only beginning my second two-week sequence of medication, following a one-week hiatus.<br /><br />I assume you guys are well on your way to building a great plan for the August solar eclipse. Pretty lucky that your club base is right in the path.<br /><br />The Los Angeles Astronomical Society has put together a package for many of its members to head up to near Idaho Falls. Better weather forecast than near LBL, but much shorter totality, obviously.SkyHikerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12149622862975962200noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7224556886142717176.post-5890198805209565482016-11-22T14:07:46.263-08:002016-11-22T14:07:46.263-08:00So sorry to hear about your health issues. I wish ...So sorry to hear about your health issues. I wish you a speedy recovery and all the best for the future. I hope to be seeing some new hiking blogs from you soon.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03795067125468979303noreply@blogger.com