. >> reporter: back then artist dave dardis told cbs news's adriana diaz, this orange line running through his shop represented the center line of the moon's shadow. >> how do you feel knowing you'll experience it twice? >> if i'm still alive, i think that will be quite great. >> you are alive. >> get to see it again. >> reporter: now the 75-year-old is repainting and creating 1,000 pieces of jewelry just for the celestial occasion. >> it feels great, especially if you can make some money while you're feeling great and sharing it with friends. >> reporter: after monday the next total solar eclipse in the u.s. will be in 2044, though not in makanda. >> this is it, the last one. >> you don't need to see three? >> don't need to see three zp. >> reporter: but folks here say they already can't believe their astronomically good luck. >> just asking for one is enough, but two? >> roxanne nasa bare ree, cbs news, makanda, illinois. >> that is some great reporting and business. it's not a nine-to-five proposition. it's all day and into the night. it's all the things that keep this world turning. it