Two shooting stars

It seems my quota for this year’s showers is two shooting stars per shower! And neither were on a peak night. Not only was it cloudy this morning, but it was raining! That was the last chance to catch a view of this year’s Leonids. Oh, well…

Yet, it was worth with all the anticipation and excitement, like Julie said. And I’m really grateful that I didn’t get bit by a snake on my walks out in the dark of the night —we found a lethal one dead in front of the house the next morning ::gasp::

Most of all, I’m grateful for all fellow 43ers who joined the goal and for their enthusiasm :) Till we join again for the Geminids in December —which appears to be more of a spectacle—, cheers to all!

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Cloudy but one more chance!

Well, it was cloudy this morning —as I see was the same luck with many—, but forecasts indicate that tonight shall still provide some shooting stars to watch.

Anyway, do not despair or wait till the Quadrantids in January! The Geminids are just 3 weeks away, and the forecast here indicates a whopping visibility of 130+ meteors/hour in the countryside, and 50+ in the suburbs! But that shall be another goal… ;)

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Well, sort of... :P

I came in today and peaked a bit!

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An almost moonless night

The moon will be setting when this year’s shower peaks, favoring us with dark skies to allow us to gaze at this famous meteor shower: the Leonid.

The peak is forcasted to be Nov. 18th at 3h UT. We should expect 10 to 15 meteors an hour under dark conditions.

Clear skies to everyone! :)

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For a little while...

I’m taking a break from 43 Things. I have much packing to do and an imminent flight departure. I need to focus on that in spite of the temptation that can lure me back to 43 Things.

I’ll be back in a couple of weeks or three. See you soon, Seattle :)

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Behind

I’m really behind in this, and I leave on Wednesday for a couple of weeks! Most things have to be packed by Tuesday, and I’m not even 10% done :P I was thinking of taking a break from 43 from Wednesday on, but I might move ahead that goal.

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2007.11.11

I’m grateful for:

1. My beloved Uma
2. My beloved departed Gala
3. My beloved A
4. Another year of life
5. Forty-one years of people, places, things, and blessings :)

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Haiku #5

I will soon travel
From haiku I’ll take a break
Bye, Friday Haiku

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