Eclipse viewing - Page 2

hotreds · 08-21-2017, 10:06 PM

Didn't really notice anything in DC area. Got dark later when we had a thunderstorm, though......

jjirons69 · 08-22-2017, 07:45 AM

Saw about 5 clear seconds of totality in Charleston. Clouds were light but numerous. Still very beautiful. Kids thought it was cool.

Brian D. · 08-22-2017, 11:56 AM

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Originally Posted by shark

Hosed not just in gasoline prices, but lodging as well. I don't even want to know how much a hotel room would cost in the total zones

Later reports said some hotels were trying to charge as much as $500 a night, with a minimum three day stay required. A friend booked one early and paid about $300, which was probably "only" double the normal price.

I watched Gas Buddy pages from a couple cities in the totality area, and saw no gouging. Color me surprised.

08-21-2017, 10:06 PM	#21
hotreds Ephesians 2:8 Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: 5 miles past "Resume Speed" Posts: 11,662 Trading: (63)	Re: Eclipse viewing Didn't really notice anything in DC area. Got dark later when we had a thunderstorm, though...... __________________ God loves you so much, that he made you read this, just to let you know.

08-22-2017, 07:45 AM	#22
jjirons69 Haberdasher Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Jamie Location: Chucktown, SC Posts: 4,120 Trading: (94)	Re: Eclipse viewing Saw about 5 clear seconds of totality in Charleston. Clouds were light but numerous. Still very beautiful. Kids thought it was cool. __________________ Somebody has to go back and get a chitload of dimes