Oregon has been girding for today for some time. I didn't have specific plans until my assignment came through to do computer camp in Lake Oswego, not quite in the path of totality (99.4%).
All the kids had eclipse glasses but I didn't. One of them kindly shared. The eerie low light (never completely dark, no stars) was likewise spectacular.
We had three classes going simultaneously today, though with only two instructors. Jeremy was covering both Little Coders and Minecraft Modding, which I consider a feat.
My stint was longer, 9 - 4, but only one camp at a time.
An added stress factor came after camp was over: my car decided to throw a fit when I tried to start it, sounding the alarm. I couldn't think of anything to stop it. Should I call AAA? After a brief conversation with mom, the Nissan started with no problems. Weird.
I headed to a nearby McMenamins (John Barleycorns) to unwind and finish paperwork. That's where I am now, having a Hammerhead and a Dungeon Burger. I parked in a far corner of the lot in case the car throws a fit again.
Followup: no Torture Taxi tantrum this time; I swung by PDX Code Guild on the way home to Asylum District, in case Flying Circus was happening, traffic light.
Business Accelerator building (2828 SW Corbett) was a ghost town, however.
I made it home in time for all but the first five minutes of the CBS Evening News with Anthony Mason anchoring from Carbondale, Illinois.
All the kids had eclipse glasses but I didn't. One of them kindly shared. The eerie low light (never completely dark, no stars) was likewise spectacular.
We had three classes going simultaneously today, though with only two instructors. Jeremy was covering both Little Coders and Minecraft Modding, which I consider a feat.
My stint was longer, 9 - 4, but only one camp at a time.
An added stress factor came after camp was over: my car decided to throw a fit when I tried to start it, sounding the alarm. I couldn't think of anything to stop it. Should I call AAA? After a brief conversation with mom, the Nissan started with no problems. Weird.
I headed to a nearby McMenamins (John Barleycorns) to unwind and finish paperwork. That's where I am now, having a Hammerhead and a Dungeon Burger. I parked in a far corner of the lot in case the car throws a fit again.
Followup: no Torture Taxi tantrum this time; I swung by PDX Code Guild on the way home to Asylum District, in case Flying Circus was happening, traffic light.
Business Accelerator building (2828 SW Corbett) was a ghost town, however.
I made it home in time for all but the first five minutes of the CBS Evening News with Anthony Mason anchoring from Carbondale, Illinois.
:: in the corner ::
