Tentative Idea: 2024 Total Solar Eclipse (Austin TX, Buffalo NY, or Elsewhere)

Hi.

This is just a silly idea for now.

My conjecture is 1% - 25% chance of this actually happening.

So I missed the total solar eclipse in 2017.

I recall thinking about driving up to Oregon or elsewhere to be in the path of totality, but didn't actually follow through.

Anyhow, the total solar eclipse in 2024 returns to the contiguous USA.

It occurs on Monday, April 8...so totally understandable traveling around a weekday might be challenging for many.

Who knows, maybe a few people have time-off and would like to experience the eery darkness for a few minutes. :)

Or maybe someone happens to be traveling for work to San Antonio, Austin, Dallas, Little Rock, St. Louis, Detroit, Cleveland, Rochester, Syracuse, etc.

So if anyone is interested and curious, feel free to do your own research as to where to go.

I personally am thinking of Austin, Texas or Buffalo, New York

During my college days, I used to frequently visit friends in Austin, but haven't seen many of them in years, so that's one potential destination.

Since switching to a mostly plant-based vegetarian/vegan diet, I avoid dairy, but boy, I sure would be tempted to get some Blue Bell ice cream from H.E.B. haha. Good memories!

I also enjoy visiting extended family & friends in Toronto, Canada...so my other idea is to go to Toronto, and then drive 1 hour to cross the border to Buffalo, New York.

Anyhow, if any group members want to plan their own trip and invite others to join them in a certain city, feel free to share your plan.

If so, you can discuss & coordinate details among yourselves (transportation, lodging, logistics, etc.).

Some states in the "path of totality" include

Texas
Oklahoma
Arkansas
Missouri
Kentucky
Indiana
Ohio
Pennsylvania
New York
Vermont
New Hampshire
Maine

Plenty of resources online to do your own research:

https://www.greatamericaneclipse.com/april-8-2024

https://eclipse2024.org

https://www.space.com/41552-total-solar-eclipse-2024-guide.html

https://www.space.com/37878-solar-eclipse-2024-path-of-totality-maps.html

https://solarsystem.nasa.gov/eclipses/2024/apr-8-total/where-when

https://astronomy.com/magazine/news/2023/04/plan-for-the-2024-total-solar-eclipse

If anyone is serious about participating, please be safe & responsible, and do your due-diligence on safety precautions...and please don't be like an infamous, self-proclaimed stable genius and look directly at the sun. :)