Forest Fire and Gridlock (Part 2)
As I watched the battle unfold, I noticed movement up on the ridge, a few hundred meters below the fire’s leading edge. There was a big bulldozer working along the
October 14, 2025
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Forest Fire and Gridlock (Part 1)
I cannot think of two less desirable pairs, but this is what happened to us on the drive home. After countless hours and over 100 miles of total gridlock on
October 7, 2025
The Nat Geo guy.
We were setting up our parking site in what happened to be the closest we could get to the temporary restroom, about 100’, that the land owner built, just for
August 5, 2025
The ticket to the event
About a year before the event, I began seeing new stories and articles about the upcoming Total Eclipse in North America, the first one in nearly 100 years. It was
August 5, 2025
What Totality Felt Like
I must first briefly explain that our eyes and other senses see or detect what is actually in front of them and transmit that to our brain’s neuroreceptors as electrical
August 5, 2025
It all came down to 2:16 seconds.
Although we planned this trip for months and the actual trip from departing my house to sitting in a farmer’s field took about 12 hrs., it all boiled down to
August 5, 2025
Our Testimomials
Bill’s book was so fun to read that I actually felt as If I was on the road trip with them. Very informative on the reason we have an Eclipse.
Lucinda Gunn
Great read. It's as if I was there. Nice journey. Nice writing
Krissy Tucker
This book does an excellent job of capturing the cultural and human significance of the 2017 Great American Eclipse. Beyond the science, the author documents the chaos, anticipation, and shared excitement of a group chasing a rare natural event. The blend of historical context, real-time travel challenges, and human reaction makes the narrative both informative and deeply engaging.
Dr. Alan Prescott
What stood out immediately was how vividly the journey unfolds. From planning the eclipse trip to navigating traffic gridlock, environmental obstacles, and unexpected setbacks, the author brings the reader directly into the experience. The group dynamic adds warmth and humor, making the story feel personal rather than purely observational.
Margaret Collins
This manuscript succeeds in showing how extraordinary events affect ordinary people. The interactions among the group, their shared frustrations, and their collective awe during totality offer thoughtful insight into human behavior when science, nature, and emotion collide. It’s as much about people as it is about the eclipse.
Jonathan Reeves
The pacing mirrors the journey itself—anticipation, tension, disruption, and ultimately reward. The mix of scientific explanation, travel narrative, and group experience keeps the reader engaged throughout. The manuscript feels authentic, well-researched, and accessible to both science enthusiasts and general readers.
Elaine Turner