You have to be in the path of totality. Period. 99.99% does not do it. 100% is the only way to go.
Anything less than the Total Eclipse, is like Kissing your Sister.
I was in the path of totality in Rexburg Idaho. 2 min 17 seconds of totality. Shortest 2:17 I've ever experienced. It was AWESOME!
I'll try to post some pics later, but I'm still on the road, and the motel I'm in has next to no internet service. That, and I'm trying to sort through all of the Pictures I took.

Steve