Meteor Shower Campout! Aug 12-13 +

[KingBee]

The Perseidies Meteor Shower Peaks the night of August 12 (a Thursday) to the 13th (as in Friday the 13th), usually a very lucky day for me!  Named after the Greek Hero Perseus, where the meteors seem to eminate from his constellation.

I'm looking for a campground in the middle of a rural area.  I thought the Bald Mtn CG where West River Westies takes place might be a good candidate.

A clear night and dark skies is needed to really appreciate this cosmic event.
The moon will be waxing and be at about 1/4 (like the cheshire cat's smile!) and should be a relativlel dark night.

Any suggestions on another CG?  Anyone want to join us?

[Peter M King]

Sounds great; but Diane and I will be on Block Island for our anniversary. We may watch from there.

[St.Bus]

sounds good, Ill hafta ask the ol lady and see, I was thinking I like that place so much that Im going back real soon, like next few weeks!.
so this times up great..Jeo.

[KingBee]

So far, looking like we're going to arrive around 6ish.

[St.Bus]

hmm, I dont think we can make it, on Friday I have 2 co-workers out, so I will need to be there..( at work)

[KingBee]

Hmmm ... the beach may be a good viewing area too.  Hammomassette St Park in CT may provide a good spot as well.  I beluieve you can access the beach at night from the campground (I will confirm).  Depending on the weather, that may dictate where to go.  I will post again the closer to the date.

[KingBee]

You CAN access the beach at night if you stop by the camp office and get a "fishing pass" (it's free).  Basically it's a registration so they know who has gone near the water at night (in case of the worst case scenario of night swimming happens).
Hmmm ... sitting on the beach looking up at the most prolific meteor shower of the year sounds great!  
I hope the weather is clear!!!!

[KingBee]

The weather forcast is changing daily.  I will mention where the KingBeen crew will be on Thursday night sometime Wednesday, in case anyone wants to join us.

[KingBee]

As of now the Western and Southern sections of New England will be socked in with passing rain and passing clouds.  some are expected to move though some will stick around.

I don't have the opportunity to travel father than the storm front, so I'll put up my chair in the diverway, put a couple in the small cooler, kick back in the lounge chair and hope for a break in the clouds so I can say "oh did you see that one!".

If anything changes in the next 24 hours I'll post something for you free and crazy folks who can jump in their bus, grab a sub sandwich and GO!!!