DAL/FTW: 8/11 Meteor shower camp out. Meridian SP

hizzo3 · 08-03-2012, 03:45 PM

Thinking of heading down to meridian state park sat for the meteor shower, drinks and food. Anyone interested in joining? I know its last second, but isn't that the life of a biker?

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**Gravel Guy** · 08-03-2012, 04:06 PM

I was right by there wednesday, Kenneth......but can't make it this weekend sir.

**BeemerlessBob** · 08-03-2012, 05:11 PM

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Originally Posted by hizzo3

Thinking of heading down to meridian state park sat for the meteor shower, drinks and food. Anyone interested in joining? I know its last second, but isn't that the life of a biker?

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I know nuttin bout meteor showers. Is meridian sp supposed to be a good location? What time is the shower expected? Will you still be sober when that occurs?

hizzo3 · 08-03-2012, 05:39 PM

Meteor showers are space dust / rocks hitting the atmosphere. Generally the darker the area is (further from cities), the fainter the meteor you will see. This one is supposed to top out 50+ shooting stars an hour. This one is best after midnight until dawn.

Sober? Is that a joke? Lol

Chances are I'll be in a cage as I can't expect my friend to suffer through heat on the back of my bike.

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hizzo3 · 08-03-2012, 05:41 PM

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Originally Posted by Gravel Guy

I was right by there wednesday, Kenneth......but can't make it this weekend sir.

Did you see a good show?

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**Gravel Guy** · 08-03-2012, 06:25 PM

See post # 297:
http://www.twtex.com/forums/showthre...=65052&page=15

**BeemerlessBob** · 08-03-2012, 07:30 PM

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Originally Posted by hizzo3

Meteor showers are space dust / rocks hitting the atmosphere. Generally the darker the area is (further from cities), the fainter the meteor you will see. This one is supposed to top out 50+ shooting stars an hour. This one is best after midnight until dawn.

Sober? Is that a joke? Lol

Chances are I'll be in a cage as I can't expect my friend to suffer through heat on the back of my bike.

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Yeah, I had the general concept of what a meteor shower was. Even back in my one classroom school days, the school marm did draw it on our little slate tablets.

What I was meaning was more specific info about this shower. Are you sure we will be able to see it from this part of the state? Is it expected to be a specific time frame? Are you camping at Meridian SP or just looking at stars and then heading back?

I'm not sure I will camp (I am about 15 min from my a/c house), but I'll stop by and visit and drink all your OJ.

hizzo3 · 08-03-2012, 07:49 PM

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Originally Posted by BeemerBob

Yeah, I had the general concept of what a meteor shower was. Even back in my one classroom school days, the school marm did draw it on our little slate tablets.

What I was meaning was more specific info about this shower. Are you sure we will be able to see it from this part of the state? Is it expected to be a specific time frame? Are you camping at Meridian SP or just looking at stars and then heading back?

I'm not sure I will camp (I am about 15 min from my a/c house), but I'll stop by and visit and drink all your OJ.

Meteor showers are a global event. This one favors the northern hemisphere. Its not expected at a set time. Tues-wed already proved to be pretty good and maximum is tomorrow night. We intend to camp, however this will be her first camping experience so that may change given various circumstances

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**BeemerlessBob** · 08-03-2012, 08:04 PM

In case you don't have it. I am PM'ing you my contact info.

Call or text or email when you have a site number and I'll come disturb your privacy sometime in the evening.

BTW: On the way to the park from meridian, there is a small but very nice road side park on the north side of the road. Nice view of the valley and may have a better view of the sky than from the park.

**BeemerlessBob** · 08-04-2012, 09:06 AM

Mr Stick. This event still going to happen (you going to meridian sp, not the meteors). If so, about what time you thinking of being at the park?

hizzo3 · 08-04-2012, 10:06 AM

Woke up with fever, going to reschedule this for next weekend. There will still be plenty of meteors.

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**BeemerlessBob** · 08-04-2012, 11:49 AM

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Woke up with fever, going to reschedule this for next weekend. There will still be plenty of meteors.

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Most folks use the term "hangover", but if you want to call it a "fever", that's ok by me.

hizzo3 · 08-04-2012, 01:39 PM

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Most folks use the term "hangover", but if you want to call it a "fever", that's ok by me.

Ah ha ha. I know not of what you speak of. I wish this was a hangover

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**Gilk51** · 08-04-2012, 03:57 PM

You didn't mention a date.

2012 Perseids Meteor Shower is supposed to be August 11.
In previous years it has been as early as August 8-9...

Downs · 08-04-2012, 06:59 PM

**** if this is next weekend I'm probably in. Don't have anything else to do right this second.

hizzo3 · 08-05-2012, 09:50 AM

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Originally Posted by Gilk51

You didn't mention a date.

2012 Perseids Meteor Shower is supposed to be August 11.
In previous years it has been as early as August 8-9...

Updated. Thanks

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**focus frenzy** · 08-05-2012, 10:43 AM

most guys use this anual meteor shower to get unsuspecting women to go lay out under the stars so they can show them their rocks, not a bunch of other guys!!!

hizzo3 · 08-05-2012, 12:00 PM

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Originally Posted by focus frenzy

most guys use this anual meteor shower to get unsuspecting women to go lay out under the stars so they can show them their rocks, not a bunch of other guys!!!

Ha ha. She's just a friend and I am trying to show her that a world exists outside of the city.

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Downs · 08-05-2012, 01:51 PM

It's gonna be difficult. Been there done that before.

solorider · 08-05-2012, 07:39 PM

Wish I could be there but I be registered for sidecar class!

08-03-2012, 03:45 PM	#1
hizzo3 Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Dallas, TX Posts: 2,529	8/11 Meteor shower camp out. Meridian SP Thinking of heading down to meridian state park sat for the meteor shower, drinks and food. Anyone interested in joining? I know its last second, but isn't that the life of a biker? Sent from my Galaxy Nexus using Tapatalk 2 __________________ "Speak softly and carry a big stick; you will go far" - Theodore 'Teddy' Roosevelt DL1000K6, VN750A20 Last edited by hizzo3; 08-05-2012 at 09:50 AM.

08-03-2012, 04:06 PM	#2
Gravel Guy Forum Supporter Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: T'orndale! Posts: 5,072	Re: Meteor shower camp out. I was right by there wednesday, Kenneth......but can't make it this weekend sir. __________________ "Any man who thinks he can be happy and prosperous by letting the Government take care of him; better take a closer look at the American Indian!" ~ Henry Ford ~ ----------------------------------------------- Mark East of Wierd, Texas Last edited by Gravel Guy; 08-03-2012 at 04:07 PM.

08-03-2012, 05:39 PM	#4
hizzo3 Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Dallas, TX Posts: 2,529	Meteor showers are space dust / rocks hitting the atmosphere. Generally the darker the area is (further from cities), the fainter the meteor you will see. This one is supposed to top out 50+ shooting stars an hour. This one is best after midnight until dawn. Sober? Is that a joke? Lol Chances are I'll be in a cage as I can't expect my friend to suffer through heat on the back of my bike. Sent from my Galaxy Nexus using Tapatalk 2 __________________ "Speak softly and carry a big stick; you will go far" - Theodore 'Teddy' Roosevelt DL1000K6, VN750A20 Last edited by hizzo3; 08-03-2012 at 05:41 PM.

08-03-2012, 06:25 PM	#6
Gravel Guy Forum Supporter Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: T'orndale! Posts: 5,072	Re: Meteor shower camp out. See post # 297: http://www.twtex.com/forums/showthre...=65052&page=15 __________________ "Any man who thinks he can be happy and prosperous by letting the Government take care of him; better take a closer look at the American Indian!" ~ Henry Ford ~ ----------------------------------------------- Mark East of Wierd, Texas

08-03-2012, 08:04 PM	#9
BeemerlessBob Forum Supporter Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: New Braunfels/Canyon Lake Posts: 4,410	Re: Meteor shower camp out. In case you don't have it. I am PM'ing you my contact info. Call or text or email when you have a site number and I'll come disturb your privacy sometime in the evening. BTW: On the way to the park from meridian, there is a small but very nice road side park on the north side of the road. Nice view of the valley and may have a better view of the sky than from the park. __________________ Instead of the John, I call my bathroom the Jim! That way it sounds better when I say I go to the Jim first thing every morning!!! Beemer Bob's Tracking and Blog www.BeemerBob.com

08-04-2012, 09:06 AM	#10
BeemerlessBob Forum Supporter Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: New Braunfels/Canyon Lake Posts: 4,410	Mr Stick. This event still going to happen (you going to meridian sp, not the meteors). If so, about what time you thinking of being at the park? __________________ Instead of the John, I call my bathroom the Jim! That way it sounds better when I say I go to the Jim first thing every morning!!! Beemer Bob's Tracking and Blog www.BeemerBob.com

08-04-2012, 10:06 AM	#11
hizzo3 Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Dallas, TX Posts: 2,529	Woke up with fever, going to reschedule this for next weekend. There will still be plenty of meteors. Sent from my Galaxy Nexus using Tapatalk 2 __________________ "Speak softly and carry a big stick; you will go far" - Theodore 'Teddy' Roosevelt DL1000K6, VN750A20

08-04-2012, 03:57 PM	#14
Gilk51 Pie Man v2.0 (retired) Forum Supporter Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Arlington, Texas Posts: 19,990	Re: Meteor shower camp out. You didn't mention a date. 2012 Perseids Meteor Shower is supposed to be August 11. In previous years it has been as early as August 8-9... __________________ .......Chuck blue '04 Suzuki DL650 Wii-Strom, VSRI 1586 black cherry '07 Yamaha FJR1300

08-04-2012, 06:59 PM	#15
Downs Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: MCAS MIRAMAR Posts: 1,958	Re: Meteor shower camp out. **** if this is next weekend I'm probably in. Don't have anything else to do right this second. __________________ 04 Weestrom (DL650) 07 BMW F800ST (On the chopping block) 98 DR350SE 78 GS1000 (Tennessee Hillbilly)

08-05-2012, 10:43 AM	#17
focus frenzy Moderator Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Cleburne Posts: 5,707	Re: 8/11 Meteor shower camp out. Meridian SP most guys use this anual meteor shower to get unsuspecting women to go lay out under the stars so they can show them their rocks, not a bunch of other guys!!! __________________ .....Leon 80 GS1000G, 83 GS1100E, 2K ZRX1100 (Tyra), 03 SV1000N(phoenix )

08-05-2012, 01:51 PM	#19
Downs Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: MCAS MIRAMAR Posts: 1,958	Re: 8/11 Meteor shower camp out. Meridian SP It's gonna be difficult. Been there done that before. __________________ 04 Weestrom (DL650) 07 BMW F800ST (On the chopping block) 98 DR350SE 78 GS1000 (Tennessee Hillbilly)

08-05-2012, 07:39 PM	#20
solorider Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: NW Houston Posts: 429	Re: 8/11 Meteor shower camp out. Meridian SP Wish I could be there but I be registered for sidecar class! __________________ Eyes on the horizon! 2006 KLR650 2008 GL1800

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