Figured a thread dedicated to the April 8th Total Eclipse would be of interest here.
Where we live in St. Albans, Vermont it turns out we fall on the Totality path in the US. I decided to take the day off. It turns out that was probably smart without knowing it, the local news stations in Vermont are going nuts about the tourism boom we are about to experience. I chatted with our mayor the other day and he said that a NASA rep blasted out some guidelines for local municipalities along the totality path - take your population and multiply by two. That's how many people are coming to your town on April 8th.
All schools in Chittenden and Franklin counties are closed for the day - I'm of the understanding that they are sending their students to St. Albans for the fun.
It's going to be a madhouse. We have our viewing glasses, and I'm thinking of selling some plasma cut trinkets to take part in the fun.
Anybody here on the forum planning ahead for April 8th? Any viewing tips or ideas for the big day?