http://news.nationalgeographic.com/news/2004/10/1021_041021_lunar_eclipse.html#main

If fewer than 100 people send Uncle Al $10 each the evil dragon will not spit back the moon after swallowing it. International terrorism has so many convenient guises.

Ho much is that in dinars and cowrie? My people could send less, much less.

Rain made the moon a "no-show" here. Would have enjoyed it. Might not be here next time.

Southern California had torrential downpours followed by unusually clear skies in the evening. The moon glowed chocolate red during totality. Very nice.

Hang in there until 21 December 2012. That is when the Maya calendar completes its 13th and final baktun. End of time! We figure Betelgeuse will go supernova. If it kills off all the Enviro-whiners it was worth the wait.