Thanks for all the solar eclipse pics. Very nice, and great captures. Very impressive, and thanks so much for taking them.
Yes, I was in Carbondale, IL in the "path of totality." Don't ya' just love the phrase... "the path of totality."
Our organization hosted a "Family Fun Zone" which was a midway for families and kids. You know... rides, music, food, crafts, education booths, etc.
Thousands of people came through. Between our restaurant, grocery store and the midway, we're all pretty much fried... or poached by this morning. It was hot and humid,
but great people, guests and great stories. Business was hopping, we served thousands of people over 3 days. Our feets are sore, and we are tired.
The event itself was absolutely spectacular. It was accented by so many people coming to Southern Illinois. Everyone was so nice, friendly and overall well behaved. Really!
Perhaps, the celestial nature of the event brought a calming connection to this little sea of humanity here.
Oddly enough, I did NOT take a single photo of the eclipse!!! I figured others, including the NASA crew of scientists which came to town, would get plenty. I wasn't studied
or prepared properly to get good pics, so I pointed my camera at some of the festivities and tourist guests. By the time it came to the eclipse... I sat back and "chilled" with my solar glasses on
This was are "dress rehearsal" for another total eclipse that will pass directly over us in 7 years. Perhaps, we'll see some of you in Southern Illinois at that time!
Games for Kids: Leap of Courage
Education Booths: Cosmic Crafts - Total Eclipse Booth
Music and Dancing: 2017 Eclipse Family Entertainment
Eclipse Viewers - Kids' Midway
Cooling Off: Support Our Troops 
