I live smack in the middle of two of the towns on the totality list, so depending on which direction I decide to go in, I will see it one way or another.
We are ready, 2017 was crazy enough, we expect 2024 to be more of the same. Although I haven't been following any of the craziness being discussed, just hear of it second hand.
The coolest part of an eclipse for me is the sparkling of the 🌞 on the ground. But we have our cheap throw away viewing glasses also.