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Total Eclipse of the Hard

JohnInCarolina
JohnInCarolina Posts: 32,649
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We're headed down to Clayton, GA on Friday.  Planning to stay a couple of nights with friends in a mountain home just outside of Lake Rabun.  This area is basically right under the main path of the eclipse.  Reports are they're expecting some ridiculous number of people in the area.  I don't think we'll have any problems heading down on Friday, but getting out might be... interesting.  We might try some back roads up to Asheville/I-40 and then hope the highway isn't too backed up by the time we get there.  

Anyway, I'm bringing the MiniMax and planning on some easy (i.e. not hard) cooks.  At NCBB2, @YukonRon did some phenomenal beef tenderloin sliders with some horseradish.  I might riff on that a little bit Saturday night and use @Eggcelsior 's tiger sauce and throw in some freshly sliced onions.  I'll try to make more than enough so we'll have leftovers to use for a picnic on top of the mountain on Monday for the main event.    We'll probably do some ribeyes Sunday night, but I'm also thinking I could SV some ribs.  We'll be out and about on the lake and such during the day, so I won't have a ton of time to tend the Egg and make sure I don't burn down the mountainside.  That would suck bonobo dong.  

Anyone else traveling over the weekend for the eclipse?  Any BGE cooks planned?  

Oh and I'm sure the usual suspects are laughing at the title of this thread for all the wrong reasons.  I did that on purpose, jerkwads.  
"I've made a note never to piss you two off." - Stike
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  • bgebrent
    bgebrent Posts: 19,636
    Sun John.  Just a brother trying to help.
    Sandy Springs & Dawsonville Ga
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  • theyolksonyou
    theyolksonyou Posts: 18,459
    Well, you suckered me on the title. 

    We're pretty close to the path, so I have some shades(iso certified) and I'll try to sneak away from work for the main event. 
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  • HeavyG
    HeavyG Posts: 10,380
    May you have clear skies for the big event!!
    “Reality is that which, when you stop believing in it, doesn't go away.” ― Philip K. Diçk




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  • nolaegghead
    nolaegghead Posts: 42,109
    Heart time spelling again, ELITIST pig!?
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  • nolaegghead
    nolaegghead Posts: 42,109
    I kid.  Sounds like I should crash your party.  Wish it were closer.
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  • bgebrent
    bgebrent Posts: 19,636
    nolaegghead said:
    Heart time spelling again, ELITIST pig!?
    Evan Williams in your honor I will raise.
    Sandy Springs & Dawsonville Ga
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  • jeffwit
    jeffwit Posts: 1,348
    edited August 2017
    I live pretty close to the 100% line. We thought about driving to Taccoa Falls to see the full thing, but then heard about the massive crowds that were expected. I'll just stay home and watch the 99% from my front porch. 
    Jefferson, GA
    XL BGE, MM, Things to flip meat over and stuff
    Wife, 3 kids, 5 dogs, 4 cats, 12 chickens, 2 goats, 2 pigs. 
    “Honey, we bought a farm.”
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  • JohnInCarolina
    JohnInCarolina Posts: 32,649
    See I was expecting Viagra jokes but y'all are focused on spelling.  SMDH.  I guess I overestimated the humor talent on this site.  
    "I've made a note never to piss you two off." - Stike
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  • JohnInCarolina
    JohnInCarolina Posts: 32,649
    HeavyG said:
    May you have clear skies for the big event!!
    Yep.  I haven't checked the forecast but rain would be something of a bummer for sure.  Although worst case scenario we have a fun weekend with friends in the GA mountains.  Hard to complain about that.  
    "I've made a note never to piss you two off." - Stike
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  • bgebrent
    bgebrent Posts: 19,636
    JohnInCarolina said:
    See I was expecting Viagra jokes but y'all are focused on spelling.  SMDH.  I guess I overestimated the humor talent on this site.  
    Spelling is important John.  At least on my last bee.
    Sandy Springs & Dawsonville Ga
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  • northGAcock
    northGAcock Posts: 15,171
    Staying local but having a gathering of approx 30 at our baseball tailgat location. Hot dogs with slaw and chili....some BBQ and fixing. If you happen by, I will be the guy wearing the dark shades.
    Ellijay GA with a Medium & MiniMax

    Well, I married me a wife, she's been trouble all my life,
    Run me out in the cold rain and snow
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  • theyolksonyou
    theyolksonyou Posts: 18,459
    edited August 2017
    northGAcock said:
    Staying local but having a gathering of approx 30 at our baseball tailgat location. Hot dogs with slaw and chili....some BBQ and fixing. If you happen by, I will be the guy wearing the dark shades.
    Wait! I thought Luke, J, me, and Craig were the extent of your crew. 30?  Must be free food and beer. 
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  • DoubleEgger
    DoubleEgger Posts: 18,043
    northGAcock said:
    Staying local but having a gathering of approx 30 at our baseball tailgat location. Hot dogs with slaw and chili....some BBQ and fixing. If you happen by, I will be the guy wearing the dark shades.
    Did Tailgater Magazine run a special eclipse issue? 
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  • JohnInCarolina
    JohnInCarolina Posts: 32,649
    bgebrent said:
    JohnInCarolina said:
    See I was expecting Viagra jokes but y'all are focused on spelling.  SMDH.  I guess I overestimated the humor talent on this site.  
    Spelling is important John.  At least on my last bee.


    You mean you were in more than one?
    "I've made a note never to piss you two off." - Stike
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  • GATraveller
    GATraveller Posts: 8,207
    Figured you were going to tell us Bonnie Tyler kicked it. 

    Hope yall enjoy your time in Clayton. It's beautiful up that way. 



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  • theyolksonyou
    theyolksonyou Posts: 18,459
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  • Foghorn
    Foghorn Posts: 10,067
    We're going to Charleston for the eclipse. Not planning to cook at all. Just using it as an excuse to visit a fun city where my wife used to live and see some old friends. 

    XXL BGE, Karebecue, Klose BYC, Chargiller Akorn Kamado, Weber Smokey Mountain, Grand Turbo gasser, Weber Smoky Joe, and the wheelbarrow that my grandfather used to cook steaks from his cattle

    San Antonio, TX

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  • Larrycg
    Larrycg Posts: 49
    Sounds like a great trip! I grew up in and around Clayton, Tiger and Lake Burton, a few centuries ago. My folks still live on Burton. Would join ya for some of those delicious  Sliders but its just a little to far from the NC coast!. Maybe next trip! Pics please...
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  • Botch
    Botch Posts: 16,220
    Southern Idaho is talking about making I-15 northbound on both sides before the eclipse, and both sides southbound after.  I had no idea it'd be that popular, especially since the eclipse was Predicted By Science and most of utard is republican.
    Ooops, never mind, I didn't say that.  :tongue:
     
    There's a stretch of salt-marsh west of Brigham City, on the way to Thiokol (where I used to work) that I always thought looked like Mordor, in a way.  Instead of photographing the eclipse itself (which are basically boring dichromatic images of two intersecting spheres, 'cept for the corona shots which thousands of folks with better equipment will shoot and post on the web for my viewing pleasure) I plan to shoot the "mordor" area in dawn/dusk-level light, coming from almost straight above; could have some cool shots.  
    I had planned to do the same in an interesting area near Idaho Falls, but when the Motel 6 prices hit $800 two weeks ago I made a tactical adjustment to my plans.  
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  • RRP
    RRP Posts: 26,042
    edited August 2017
    never mind...
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  • JohnInCarolina
    JohnInCarolina Posts: 32,649
    RRP said:
    never mind...
    Courageous as always, Ron!
    "I've made a note never to piss you two off." - Stike
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    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=V3FnpaWQJO0

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  • YukonRon
    YukonRon Posts: 17,075
    My Beautiful Wife and I, if it will work out for us, will witness the solar eclipse from 14,270 ft ASL, on the highest mountain on the Continental Divide Trail, and the 10th highest in Colorado. It is one of the three main trails in the USA, along with the Appalachian Trail, and the Pacific Coast Trail. We have been on all 3.
    We will be doing water, trail mix, and Jerky, black cherries, boiled eggs, banannas along with other potassium supplements.(it is what you do when you are old and hike.)
    Most of the folks in that area of the C-lo Rockies will be on a mass exodus to Wyoming, just a couple hours from where we will be, for the 100%. We will see it at 98%.
    Our son will see it at 100%, where NASA has mentioned as the best spot to see it in the USA, in Western Kentucky, three and half hours southwest from Louisville. He will be dining on typical male college food (I shudder to imagine).
    Hope everyone has a safe solar eclipse.

    "Knowledge is Good" - Emil Faber

    XL and MM
    Louisville, Kentucky
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  • Dredger
    Dredger Posts: 1,468
    edited August 2017
    Not sure what I'm going to cook just yet. They are advising local residents to take care of all shopping before the weekend since there is going to be such an influx of visitors to the upstate. I plan on walking out of my back door and looking up.  =) Have a great weekend. Clayton is a beautiful town as is most of the surrounding area. Sounds like you have a great time planned.
    Large BGE
    Greenville, SC
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  • Focker
    Focker Posts: 8,364
    edited August 2017
    I've got a brand new pair of grade 14 goggles I'll sell ya at a green egga butt blasta playa's price of $100.  PM me, and we'll set things up.

    This whole eclipse deal, and the peeps behind it, cracks me up.
    WGAFRA?
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    Quad Cities
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  • GATraveller
    GATraveller Posts: 8,207
    I will be viewing the eclipse from the parking lot of my office on M.L. King Jr. Drive in SW Atlanta.  Some of us have to help keep the economy flowing.  May grab a veggie plate from the soul food restaurant next door.  :)

    "Social media gives legions of idiots the right to speak when they once only spoke at a bar after a glass of wine, without harming the community [...] but now they have the same right to speak as a Nobel Prize winner. It's the invasion of the idiots."
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  • fishlessman
    fishlessman Posts: 33,456
    looks like only 63 percent here but its during a work break, will have to clean up the welding helmet.

    saw your add on craigslist =)


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  • northGAcock
    northGAcock Posts: 15,171
    theyolksonyou said:
    northGAcock said:
    Staying local but having a gathering of approx 30 at our baseball tailgat location. Hot dogs with slaw and chili....some BBQ and fixing. If you happen by, I will be the guy wearing the dark shades.
    Wait! I thought Luke, J, me, and Craig were the extent of your crew. 30?  Must be free food and beer. 
    You guys apparently were afraid of a little sun light / darkness. Who in there right mind would let work get in the way of this historical event? Luke will be there by the way....just received his 90 chip. He makes a great designated driver these days.
    Ellijay GA with a Medium & MiniMax

    Well, I married me a wife, she's been trouble all my life,
    Run me out in the cold rain and snow
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