I got the total experience in my back yard... pretty wild man. And you are right it got colder and in a hurry too. I even got to see either a satellite or the ISS (not sure which) pass between me and the moon during the totality of it with my naked eyes, pretty awesome!
I regret not arranging to get closer. Only a 2 hour drive and I would have been where it was 100%. Lots of folks I know made the trip and said it was worth it. For as excited as my kids were, I really do regret not doing it.
It was 100% an hour north of us. We took the drive. I could care less before hand but I did it for the wife and my nephew who were excited to see. Boy am I glad they roped me into this. Can’t even explain how amazing it was to feel and see. Once in a lifetime for me because the next full one here in the US I will be dead for sure.. Oh well.