Today is my first total eclipse

[drhowarddrfine]

I remember sitting through a partial when I was a kid but I had no warning it was coming and only noticed my surroundings dimming even with no clouds in the sky. Of course we've had clear skies every day until today when it will be partly sunny with a slight chance of rain right at totality. Wish me luck.

There have been lots of warnings of traffic congestion, food runs and long lines at gas stations. So far I've seen none of that with just under three hours to go.

I live in St Louis but took a short trip to my son's house to visit and cause he gets about 30 seconds more totality time. I thought this would be cool but, from what I've read, it will be spectacular. I'm betting some of you guys have been through one already.