Thanks for the replies all, I thought I had replied before but I don't see it now. I understand there's a lot working against us and I think we will just make peace with the fact we won't get a great view (or none at all if it's cloudy) - maybe things will work out, but if not we won't be disappointed. I did get some of the eclipse viewing glasses so even if we only get to see the 99% totality from out hotel roof that should be ok.