Posted on 08/28/2017 11:47:15 AM PDT by Kaslin
RUSH: Yes, I saw the eclipse. I was in an area of totality in North Dakota. Im sorry, it was Idaho. I stopped in Idaho to pick up some people on the way to Hawaii, and I saw it, and I was conflicted because it was Apple beta release day too. (interruption) No, Im not kidding.
I had to say, Okay, whats more important to me: Downloading the latest beta when its released or seeing the eclipse? The eclipse is supposed to The total eclipse was gonna happen within 20 minutes after the beta was released, if it was on time. I was able to do both cause they released the beta early, about five minutes early. I went to the FBO (better Wi-Fi network than the plane), starting downloading, and then I looked out the windows and as I saw it getting darker, I went outside. I had special glasses, and it was incredible.
For a minute, it was almost nighttime dark, and it got 10 degrees cooler, and it was weird. Id never Ive been through eclipses before, but not in an area of totality. And it was just a few seconds you know, a minute and then it ends. Once theres just a sliver of light, then it seems like a normally bright day. It took just a matter of minutes, even though the eclipse was still taking place, and I walked back in the FBO and I finished my downloads the beta.
In fact, theres a new one slated in the five minutes here, if its on time. So I was able to do both by the use of economization of time and situational awareness, advanced preparations to handle being able to do both at the same time. So it was a great start to the trip. I mean, that was the first day of the trip.
Do people really still have time to listen to that fanboi?
Rush still loves Apple.
I did also, however:
Apple just gave money to the Slitherin Postule Lawless Center.
Apple can kiss my posterior. (Oh, forgot, certain folks at Apple are expert at that.)
That looks just like the photo my daughter shot.
Frankly, I couldn’t care less about the Apple Beta. As much as I like Rush, (I’ve been a listener since his first day of national syndication) downloading tech or witnessing a massive and beautiful natural phenomenon, there is no decision to be made.
Ditto.
What is wrong with that man? Does he even have a soul? He’s pitiful.
You're a moron
Some here believe that Apple pays Rush for spots, but obviously cannot be caught doing so.
I tend to believe that, as his gushing about Apple seems to be way more than I’d otherwise expect, even if he really likes the product.
You're an idiot.
Only a complete mental defective would even ask that question.
As a former “eclipse chaser” in my younger years (as well as in the IT business), there would also be no doubt what I’d give precedence
I’m surprised too that no one mentioned the celestial, mechanical precision of these events and how mankind can do little else except behold glory in God’s creation, in comparison to the farce of “global warming” where we have about the same level of control (i.e. practically zero).
For those as nuts about eclipses as me, the next eclipse, in 2014, will start (on land) in Mexico, go through Texas, and then to Maine.
Totality will be MUCH LONGER, peaking (in the US) at 4 minutes, 25 seconds (in South Texas). It will be a beauty!
> celestial, mechanical precision of these events and how mankind can do little else except behold glory in Gods creation
amen
After viewing totality I finally understand why some people chase them all over the world, it was like sitting on another planet for two minutes. The word “surreal” gets sorely abused and overused, but that was genuinely surreal.
Furthermore, what’s the matter with you?
I didn't know the next one is going to have four minutes of totality. Wow. I hope I find a place as good as the one I discovered in Oregon.
My eclipse watching new friends just before totality...
You left out cult member.
Wow, outstanding! I think the best place will be a bit north of the border in South Texas, since after Texas the path turns to the Northeast (i.e., possible clouds).
Like an idiot, I forgot to get my binocs (I did have them with me, though). I will not forget next time!
Rush is Chamber of Commerce Republican so you can excuse us Paleos who are no longer in awe of the man behind the golden EIB microphone.
I was watching the eclipse from my driveway, but was unable to see the stars because the street lights came on when it got dark.
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