The next Tidemarks
will appear only in September. I am about to set off on a trip to the USA to
enjoy a two and a half minute experience in Tennessee. Also, to fulfil a bucket
list visit to the Smithsonian in DC. With luck I shall also get to again hear a
the cry of a loon – no, not in DC -- but up in northern Ontario. And my hosts in
Guelph inform me that I shall be in time to catch some events at the World
Dwarf Games in their city this coming weekend. True.
For a
different reason, I was unable to write Tidemarks this week which is a pity,
because there was a tidal wave of stupidity so deserving of appropriate heaps
of scorn. Ah well. There doubtless will never be a shortage of material while
we are still foolish enough to elect politicians.
And the Tennessee
thing? There’s a total eclipse of the sun in 2 weeks time and Tellico Plains TN
is right on the centre line. The good folk there (pop. 853) are planning to
make it a memorable event.
Experience a small
town welcome as you enjoy a three-day celebration of The Total Solar Eclipse
hosted by the Charles Hall Museum and Monroe County Tourism. Eclipse viewing
will last a full 2 minutes and 38 seconds in Tellico Plains who is at the
centerline of the path of totality. For more information search FB “Standing In
The Shadow of the Moon #Totality in Tellico” Several events are planned for
Saturday and Sunday. Monday, the day of the Eclipse, there will be parking
available for $5 in the field behind the Visitor Center. Entertaining those who
come to experience the eclipse in this choice location with be DJ’s from McKee
Promotions, members of the Smoky Mountain Astronomy Club, and a story teller of
Cherokee descent who will describe the Cherokee’s connections to the sun, moon,
and stars. For more details regarding the event: https://www.facebook.com/pg/TotalityinTellico/events/?ref=page_internal
Cant wait.
James
Greener
Saturday 5th
August 2017
