Anyone here ever experience a total eclipse with the glasses or w/o?
When I was going through pix to find ones of the Sawdust Pile, I ran
into our eclipse ones. The cemetery where my wife's ancestors are
buried was within a few miles of dead center. Most experiences are
pretty mundane, but that totality thing was awesome. It was an
experience of nature at its finest.
Then there was human nature. We wanted to book a campsite at the
nearest state park. We were only able to reserve a site at one of the "equestrian" campground sites. We went to the park, trekked up and
down the mountain, and noticed that most of the campsites at the
regular campground were unoccupied. The folks who had reserved them
had decided to drive back to St. Louis. Big mistake. https://fox2now.com/news/missouri/solar-eclipse-tourists-caught-in-traffic-jams-for-hours/
I realized that when I got into this post, that it was kind of a fuck
you to folks who insulted my beloved Sawdust Pile. Most of you will
die never having experienced one of the most awesome phenomenons.
Only Bruce has a good shot at it in 2028. https://nationaleclipse.com/maps/map_07222028.html
Even just getting out into the hinterland where you can see a truly
dark sky is a thrill. At the Sawdust Pile, with no moon, it gets dark
with only the stars to illuminate, but if it's overcast, it is far
darker. Milky Way isn't just a candy bar. From the gravel clearing
near the Sawdust Pile, we've seen ultra clear skies where the Milky
Way shone, and we've seen meteor showers. Next time you turn on your
TV in the evening, thank your god or fortuity that you are not at the
Sawdust Pile.
On Wed, 2 Sep 2026 23:20:21 -0500
Bryan Simmons <bryangsimmons@gmail.com> wrote:
Anyone here ever experience a total eclipse with the glasses or w/o?
When I was going through pix to find ones of the Sawdust Pile, I ran
into our eclipse ones. The cemetery where my wife's ancestors are
buried was within a few miles of dead center. Most experiences are
pretty mundane, but that totality thing was awesome. It was an
experience of nature at its finest.
Then there was human nature. We wanted to book a campsite at the
nearest state park. We were only able to reserve a site at one of the
"equestrian" campground sites. We went to the park, trekked up and
down the mountain, and noticed that most of the campsites at the
regular campground were unoccupied. The folks who had reserved them
had decided to drive back to St. Louis. Big mistake.
https://fox2now.com/news/missouri/solar-eclipse-tourists-caught-in-traffic-jams-for-hours/
I realized that when I got into this post, that it was kind of a fuck
you to folks who insulted my beloved Sawdust Pile. Most of you will
die never having experienced one of the most awesome phenomenons.
Only Bruce has a good shot at it in 2028.
https://nationaleclipse.com/maps/map_07222028.html
Even just getting out into the hinterland where you can see a truly
dark sky is a thrill. At the Sawdust Pile, with no moon, it gets dark
with only the stars to illuminate, but if it's overcast, it is far
darker. Milky Way isn't just a candy bar. From the gravel clearing
near the Sawdust Pile, we've seen ultra clear skies where the Milky
Way shone, and we've seen meteor showers. Next time you turn on your
TV in the evening, thank your god or fortuity that you are not at the
Sawdust Pile.
+1!
https://www.weather.gov/source/riw/Viewing%20times%20of%20Eclipse%20in%20Wyoming.png
Twas nice from Thermopolis hot springs and crowded:
https://www.denverpost.com/2017/08/22/solar-eclipse-wyoming-most-traffic-record/
https://missoulacurrent.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/08/a25mgEclipse2Flat-700x468.jpg?w=980&q=75
Wouuld have been magic to see it while floating thre Wind River, but
those trips were booked out a year in advance.
On 9/3/2026 11:15 AM, Damon Cloche wrote:Cowan and Smith lived long lives for that era.
On Wed, 2 Sep 2026 23:20:21 -0500
Bryan Simmons <bryangsimmons@gmail.com> wrote:
Anyone here ever experience a total eclipse with the glasses or
w/o? When I was going through pix to find ones of the Sawdust
Pile, I ran into our eclipse ones. The cemetery where my wife's
ancestors are buried was within a few miles of dead center. Most
experiences are pretty mundane, but that totality thing was
awesome. It was an experience of nature at its finest.
Then there was human nature. We wanted to book a campsite at the
nearest state park. We were only able to reserve a site at one of
the "equestrian" campground sites. We went to the park, trekked up
and down the mountain, and noticed that most of the campsites at
the regular campground were unoccupied. The folks who had reserved
them had decided to drive back to St. Louis. Big mistake.
https://fox2now.com/news/missouri/solar-eclipse-tourists-caught-in-traffic-jams-for-hours/
I realized that when I got into this post, that it was kind of a
fuck you to folks who insulted my beloved Sawdust Pile. Most of
you will die never having experienced one of the most awesome
phenomenons. Only Bruce has a good shot at it in 2028.
https://nationaleclipse.com/maps/map_07222028.html
Even just getting out into the hinterland where you can see a truly
dark sky is a thrill. At the Sawdust Pile, with no moon, it gets
dark with only the stars to illuminate, but if it's overcast, it
is far darker. Milky Way isn't just a candy bar. From the gravel
clearing near the Sawdust Pile, we've seen ultra clear skies where
the Milky Way shone, and we've seen meteor showers. Next time you
turn on your TV in the evening, thank your god or fortuity that
you are not at the Sawdust Pile.
+1!
https://www.weather.gov/source/riw/Viewing%20times%20of%20Eclipse%20in%20Wyoming.png
Twas nice from Thermopolis hot springs and crowded:
https://www.denverpost.com/2017/08/22/solar-eclipse-wyoming-most-traffic-record/
https://missoulacurrent.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/08/a25mgEclipse2Flat-700x468.jpg?w=980&q=75
Wouuld have been magic to see it while floating thre Wind River, butIt was especially neat that the cemetery had my wife's (and so of
those trips were booked out a year in advance.
course, our son's) ancestors buried there. Her great-great (I don't
recall how many greats) grandfather, Jonas Myers, was one of the
soldiers killed in the St. Charles Massacre. https://www.arkansasguesthouse.com/st-charles-massacre-part-2/ https://photos.app.goo.gl/apz44de8VmSEiTGk6
Patience Smith got knocked up by Major Cowan, and had an illegitimate daughter, Eliza, who married Jonas Myers. George Smith was some kind
of a cousin.
**********
AI Overview
The St. Charles Massacre was a tragic, bloody incident at the end of
the American Civil War involving returning Confederate soldiers and
Union troops stationed in Pocahontas, Arkansas.
What Happened
The Setting: The St. Charles Hotel in Pocahontas, Arkansas,
served as the local Union military headquarters.
The Surrender Attempt: In late December 1865, a group of
Confederate soldiers—mostly young men returning home to southern
Missouri after years of fighting—rode up to the hotel to surrender
and officially lay down their arms.
The Ambush: As the Confederate men approached the entrance,
Union soldiers inside the building mistook the arrival for an armed
attack. The Shooting: Troops opened fire from the lobby windows and
second floor. Seven Confederates were killed instantly on Bettis
Street, and two more were wounded.
**********
That story obviously differs from the one in the inscription.
On Thu, 3 Sep 2026 12:30:10 -0500
Bryan Simmons <bryangsimmons@gmail.com> wrote:
On 9/3/2026 11:15 AM, Damon Cloche wrote:
On Wed, 2 Sep 2026 23:20:21 -0500>
Bryan Simmons <bryangsimmons@gmail.com> wrote:
Anyone here ever experience a total eclipse with the glasses or
w/o? When I was going through pix to find ones of the Sawdust
Pile, I ran into our eclipse ones. The cemetery where my wife's
ancestors are buried was within a few miles of dead center. Most
experiences are pretty mundane, but that totality thing was
awesome. It was an experience of nature at its finest.
Then there was human nature. We wanted to book a campsite at the
nearest state park. We were only able to reserve a site at one of
the "equestrian" campground sites. We went to the park, trekked up
and down the mountain, and noticed that most of the campsites at
the regular campground were unoccupied. The folks who had reserved
them had decided to drive back to St. Louis. Big mistake.
https://fox2now.com/news/missouri/solar-eclipse-tourists-caught-in-traffic-jams-for-hours/
I realized that when I got into this post, that it was kind of a
fuck you to folks who insulted my beloved Sawdust Pile. Most of
you will die never having experienced one of the most awesome
phenomenons. Only Bruce has a good shot at it in 2028.
https://nationaleclipse.com/maps/map_07222028.html
Even just getting out into the hinterland where you can see a truly
dark sky is a thrill. At the Sawdust Pile, with no moon, it gets
dark with only the stars to illuminate, but if it's overcast, it
is far darker. Milky Way isn't just a candy bar. From the gravel
clearing near the Sawdust Pile, we've seen ultra clear skies where
the Milky Way shone, and we've seen meteor showers. Next time you
turn on your TV in the evening, thank your god or fortuity that
you are not at the Sawdust Pile.
+1!
https://www.weather.gov/source/riw/Viewing%20times%20of%20Eclipse%20in%20Wyoming.png
Twas nice from Thermopolis hot springs and crowded:
https://www.denverpost.com/2017/08/22/solar-eclipse-wyoming-most-traffic-record/
https://missoulacurrent.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/08/a25mgEclipse2Flat-700x468.jpg?w=980&q=75
Wouuld have been magic to see it while floating thre Wind River, but
those trips were booked out a year in advance.
It was especially neat that the cemetery had my wife's (and so of
course, our son's) ancestors buried there. Her great-great (I don't
recall how many greats) grandfather, Jonas Myers, was one of the
soldiers killed in the St. Charles Massacre.
https://www.arkansasguesthouse.com/st-charles-massacre-part-2/
https://photos.app.goo.gl/apz44de8VmSEiTGk6
Cowan and Smith lived long lives for that era.
Patience Smith got knocked up by Major Cowan, and had an illegitimate
daughter, Eliza, who married Jonas Myers. George Smith was some kind
of a cousin.
**********
AI Overview
The St. Charles Massacre was a tragic, bloody incident at the end of
the American Civil War involving returning Confederate soldiers and
Union troops stationed in Pocahontas, Arkansas.
What Happened
The Setting: The St. Charles Hotel in Pocahontas, Arkansas,
served as the local Union military headquarters.
The Surrender Attempt: In late December 1865, a group of
Confederate soldiers—mostly young men returning home to southern
Missouri after years of fighting—rode up to the hotel to surrender
and officially lay down their arms.
The Ambush: As the Confederate men approached the entrance,
Union soldiers inside the building mistook the arrival for an armed
attack. The Shooting: Troops opened fire from the lobby windows and
second floor. Seven Confederates were killed instantly on Bettis
Street, and two more were wounded.
**********
That story obviously differs from the one in the inscription.
As in "blindfolded and shot".
I'll say!
On 9/3/2026 2:28 PM, Damon Cloche wrote:
On Thu, 3 Sep 2026 12:30:10 -0500
Bryan Simmons <bryangsimmons@gmail.com> wrote:
On 9/3/2026 11:15 AM, Damon Cloche wrote:
On Wed, 2 Sep 2026 23:20:21 -0500>
Bryan Simmons <bryangsimmons@gmail.com> wrote:
Anyone here ever experience a total eclipse with the glasses or
w/o? When I was going through pix to find ones of the Sawdust
Pile, I ran into our eclipse ones. The cemetery where my wife's
ancestors are buried was within a few miles of dead center. Most
experiences are pretty mundane, but that totality thing was
awesome. It was an experience of nature at its finest.
Then there was human nature. We wanted to book a campsite at the
nearest state park. We were only able to reserve a site at one of
the "equestrian" campground sites. We went to the park, trekked
up and down the mountain, and noticed that most of the campsites
at the regular campground were unoccupied. The folks who had
reserved them had decided to drive back to St. Louis. Big
mistake.
https://fox2now.com/news/missouri/solar-eclipse-tourists-caught-in-traffic-jams-for-hours/
I realized that when I got into this post, that it was kind of a
fuck you to folks who insulted my beloved Sawdust Pile. Most of
you will die never having experienced one of the most awesome
phenomenons. Only Bruce has a good shot at it in 2028.
https://nationaleclipse.com/maps/map_07222028.html
Even just getting out into the hinterland where you can see a
truly dark sky is a thrill. At the Sawdust Pile, with no moon,
it gets dark with only the stars to illuminate, but if it's
overcast, it is far darker. Milky Way isn't just a candy bar.
From the gravel clearing near the Sawdust Pile, we've seen ultra
clear skies where the Milky Way shone, and we've seen meteor
showers. Next time you turn on your TV in the evening, thank
your god or fortuity that you are not at the Sawdust Pile.
+1!
https://www.weather.gov/source/riw/Viewing%20times%20of%20Eclipse%20in%20Wyoming.png
Twas nice from Thermopolis hot springs and crowded:
https://www.denverpost.com/2017/08/22/solar-eclipse-wyoming-most-traffic-record/
https://missoulacurrent.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/08/a25mgEclipse2Flat-700x468.jpg?w=980&q=75
Wouuld have been magic to see it while floating thre Wind River,
but those trips were booked out a year in advance.
It was especially neat that the cemetery had my wife's (and so of
course, our son's) ancestors buried there. Her great-great (I don't
recall how many greats) grandfather, Jonas Myers, was one of the
soldiers killed in the St. Charles Massacre.
https://www.arkansasguesthouse.com/st-charles-massacre-part-2/
https://photos.app.goo.gl/apz44de8VmSEiTGk6
Cowan and Smith lived long lives for that era.
Patience Smith got knocked up by Major Cowan, and had an
illegitimate daughter, Eliza, who married Jonas Myers. George
Smith was some kind of a cousin.
**********
AI Overview
The St. Charles Massacre was a tragic, bloody incident at the end
of the American Civil War involving returning Confederate soldiers
and Union troops stationed in Pocahontas, Arkansas.
What Happened
The Setting: The St. Charles Hotel in Pocahontas, Arkansas,
served as the local Union military headquarters.
The Surrender Attempt: In late December 1865, a group of
Confederate soldiers—mostly young men returning home to southern
Missouri after years of fighting—rode up to the hotel to surrender
and officially lay down their arms.
The Ambush: As the Confederate men approached the entrance,
Union soldiers inside the building mistook the arrival for an armed
attack. The Shooting: Troops opened fire from the lobby windows and
second floor. Seven Confederates were killed instantly on Bettis
Street, and two more were wounded.
**********
That story obviously differs from the one in the inscription.
As in "blindfolded and shot".
I'll say!This got me interested in doing a little genealogy. I traced one of
my wife's ancestors back to 1260. The guy who got killed was her great-great-great-grandfather. Check this shit out. There was a woman
named Virginia Missouri who named her son Cleveland.
David De Charnes
(b 1260)
William De
Charnes
John Mason-------Christine De Charnes
Richard Mason I
Richard Mason II
Lord Richard Le Mason III of Minton
Richard L Mason IV
William Mason
Richard Barnes Mason
Sir William
George Mason II
Edward Mason
Thomas William
Mason
Richard Thomas Mason
Thomas Mason
William Mason (immigrated 1652)
John Mason-------Mary
Winfield
Roger Mason-------Mary Andrews
Thomas Mason-----Elizabeth Turner
Adam Lauren Lawrence (born 1735)-------Susannah Mary Mason
Patience (Lawrence) Smith ---/---Richard Dickey Cowan (illegitimacy)
Eliza Jane Smith-------Jonas Myers
George Bolen Myers -------Virginia Missouri Tankersley
Vest Cleveland Meyers-------Maud Ethel Wagner
Mildred Elizabeth Myers-------Eric Martin Hohn
Sally Rose Hohn-------John Christopher Cantwell
Elizabeth Rose Cantwell-------Bryan Greg Simmons
Johnny Falcon Simmons
On Thu, 3 Sep 2026 15:40:37 -0500
Bryan Simmons <bryangsimmons@gmail.com> wrote:
Elizabeth Rose Cantwell-------Bryan Greg SimmonsI think "Johnny Falcon" would make a great band name.
Johnny Falcon Simmons
On 9/3/2026 4:04 PM, Damon Cloche wrote:
On Thu, 3 Sep 2026 15:40:37 -0500He played alto sax in high school, but gave it up.
Bryan Simmons <bryangsimmons@gmail.com> wrote:
Elizabeth Rose Cantwell-------Bryan Greg SimmonsI think "Johnny Falcon" would make a great band name.
Johnny Falcon Simmons
On 9/3/2026 4:04 PM, Damon Cloche wrote:
On Thu, 3 Sep 2026 15:40:37 -0500
Bryan Simmons <bryangsimmons@gmail.com> wrote:
Elizabeth Rose Cantwell-------Bryan Greg SimmonsI think "Johnny Falcon" would make a great band name.
Johnny Falcon Simmons
He played alto sax in high school, but gave it up.
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