Daniel Raymond, the voice behind Ray’s guide, is currently exploring the Ozark Mountains in Northern Arkansas near Lake Donnell. He mentions the construction of the lake and the nearby Arkansas Nuclear One plant, which uses water from the lake for its cooling tower. Raymond is there to witness a total eclipse of the sun, as it is as close as one can get to experiencing a lunar event on Earth.
Raymond explains his absence and upcoming plans, including a trip to CitizenCon, an event that will require fundraising. He introduces a fundraiser named “CU at CitizenCon,” where he will offer an unclaimed reward related to a ship called SE as a promotion. Details on how to participate in the fundraiser through Ray’s guide membership and a drawing for the SE ship at CitizenCon will be provided later.
He highlights the significance of attending CitizenCon, emphasizing the need for fundraising due to the event being more expensive than his current trip to Arkansas. Raymond plans to create a new membership level for fundraising and encourages people to join the cause. He mentions that he will not be live streaming the eclipse itself to avoid overloading local infrastructure, as many others are expected to do so.
Raymond signs off by wishing everyone a great day and expressing his excitement for the upcoming events. He assures his audience that there will be other live streams of the eclipse available and encourages viewers to enjoy those. He concludes by reminding everyone to fly safe, keep it real, and looks forward to connecting with them in the future.