As some may have guessed from previous journals I’m into astronomy, and the big event this year is two days away. Yeah, you probably guessed it, the transit of Venus. I’ve been - no I mean Venus, the planet.

Anyway, I’ve been planning – transit, as in crosses in front of, pay attention.

So I’ve been planning for this – are you serious? Okay, backing up; Venus, the next closest planet to the sun actually crosses the face of the sun Tuesday afternoon west coast time.

I’d been hoping to watch it locally but the weather forecasts are deteriorating. It’s looking like most of the northwest is going to have rain. Having spent – because you can’t see the sun through rainclouds.

Knowing the likelihood of getting rain on any particular day in Seattle I’ve made plans for this well in advance. I’ve saved up and will be off of work for the first part of the week so I can make a run for the sun. With any – because it doesn’t happen again for more than a hundred years.

Hopefully I can reach a part of the northwest where the weather is– are you serious? Seeing it for yourself, it’s the difference between listening to music and going to concert.

In watching the weather forecasts – never? You’re missing out, and your parents suck.

So far the forecasts say the closest fair weather is in northern Nevada, well within – the state of Nevada, two states southeast from here.

If there’s anywhere west of the Rockies with clear skies I’ll be – what?! You’re pulling my leg, right…

Face it kid, you and your parents deserve each other.



No I haven’t exactly had this conversation, but close.