Any Seattlites want to join a group to carpool to central Oregon for the Total Solar Eclipse on August 21?
Details:
* In Spray, OR which will have 1 minute and 50 seconds of totality.
* My friend booked 2 RV sites on the John Day river for up to 16 people for $500, but we are tent camping on these spaces (no one that has booked yet has and RV)
* Allows you to camp from Saturday - Tuesday. We are planning on going down Saturday and returning on Monday. If you drive separate, you are free to stay until Tuesday.
* 9 or 10 people confirmed, mostly around ages 40s to 50s, although one 80 and one college kid. We will be bringing adult beverages.
* We're only allowed 4 cars, so desire to carpool with 4 to a vehicle from the Seattle area (most of us live on south and east side, planning on taking I-90, then I-84 and side roads down. $50 per extra car, although there may be places to park in the town of Spray but not guaranteed.
* If you want to join, just pay your portion of the $500 we paid. Better yet, if you put together a group of 4 and pay $125 and you can have half of one of the RV spots. We'd like to get a deposit as we've had a couple friends back out for other commitments.
* Amenities: 17 port-a-potties and a couple taps for washing, potable water but bring extra with you.
* may be able to share tent but you provide your own gear, food, drinks.
* Here are pictures of the place. Supposedly, our spot is very close to the river. Feel free to bring tubes or raft.
https://www.johndayrivercamping.com/photo-tour/I also blogged about planning for the trip...
https://thehotflashpacker.com/total-eclipse-2017/PM me if interested. Edited: As of 7/24 I think we're full but msg me if interested.