Thanks for this post. Saw it of course on the ES list as well. Some very fond memories of laying in the back of my truck with my 2 Sons, who are still young....one in college, one in high school and watching this incredible event. If you can get away from city lights, it can be spectacular.
For all "animal rights" people out there, and I noticed this in Mike Comet's e-mail signature about bulls.....don't think he was talking about bull-fighting. It has just been banned in the part of Spain, where at least I heard the whole "sport" got started. See: http://blog.oup.com/2010/08/gypsy-bull-fighting/ Interesting. Also, for those many people that contacted me about our "mailing list". Thank you. I am trying to get back to as quickly as possible. Thank you. Mike Nolan Don't try and pin this on a Comet!!! I clean MY debris! Mike Michael H. Comet Living Environment Teacher South Lewis High School P.O. Box 40 - 4264 East Road Turin, NY 13473 Telephone: 315-348-2520 Ext. 3156 Voice mail: 315-348-2539, Voice Mailbox 6029 http://www.southlewis.org "Expecting the world to treat you fairly because you are good, is like expecting the bull not to charge because you are a vegetarian." >>> Ed Bein <e...@drbein.net> 08/11/10 9:46 AM >>> Each year, the Earth passes through the debris of a comet called the Swift-Tuttle. These debris burn up in our atmosphere to form what we see as meteors or shooting stars. The Perseid meteor shower is at its peak during mid-August, with the peak on the night of August 12 and morning of August 13 in 2010. During a peak, at least 50-60 meteors can be observed during each hour. Considered the best and brightest meteor show of the year by many, it's a great opportunity to go outside and check out nature's own dramatic show. Go there at or after midnight. The pre-dawn hours are usually the best for viewing because the Earth's side facing the sun picks up more meteors.[2] Look towards the northeastern sky ---------- If we are on another line or away from the phone, please leave your number, best time to return your call and/or your e-mail address. After hours and weekend phone appointments are available upon request. Sincerely, J. Michael Nolan, Director Rainforest and Reef 501 (c)(3) non-profit ************************************************************************************************** "Outstanding-Affordable Field Courses in Rainforest & Marine Ecology" "Spanish/Cultural Immersion Programs: Spain, Mexico, Central and South America" Rainforest and Reef 501 (c)(3) non-profit 161 Main St. Coopersville, MI 49404 Local/International Phone: 1.616.604.0546 Toll Free U.S. and Canada: 1.877.255.3721 Fax: 1.616.604.0546 Google Talk/MS IM/Skype: travelwithrandr AOL IM: buddythemacaw E-mail: i...@rainforestandreef.org and travelwithra...@gmail.com Note: Please send inquiries to both e-mail addresses Web: http://rainforestandreef.org **************************************************************************************************
