This page documents the November 2001 Leonids trip that we made to Alto in East Texas (NW of Lufkin).  We got there on Saturday and stayed until Sunday afternoon enjoying much more than just the meteor shower...    Dolly and I enjoyed the company of Dennis Borgman, Tracy Knauss, Keith Rivich, and Kim McTavish.

lake.jpg (194911 bytes)

Dolly's family has about 250 acres around a 21 acre lake that is away from all the city lights (and problems).
Kim-Dolly 4wheeling.jpg (202535 bytes) Kim and Dolly returning from a trip around the place to check it out.
dust in eye.jpg (241832 bytes) What was that smelly brown stuff that we ran through behind the cows?
vices.jpg (167663 bytes) Planning what to do next requires frequent breaks.
snag-tree.jpg (150436 bytes) Oh man, I hope no one saw me cast my line way up in that tree limb.
get-lure.jpg (149840 bytes) I don't care if they saw me or not, I'm not loosing my 98 cent lure.
firepit group.jpg (158163 bytes) It takes a consensus to determine when the fire is ready for the steaks.
steaks.jpg (162232 bytes) Grilling the perfect steak requires lots of beer and cheese dip.  Are we really going to stay up tonight and watch the meteor shower???
coffee on pier.jpg (167051 bytes) Yes, we did stay up all night and enjoyed the show.  After a quick nap, it is time for coffee and let's see if those buggers will bite now...
Dolly-Dennis.jpg (236568 bytes) Ok, not everyone wakes up immediately.
Kim fire.jpg (223179 bytes) Some take longer than others.
K2 gun.jpg (240520 bytes) If one more person asks me if I'm awake yet...
Dolly story.jpg (133508 bytes) Dolly telling a story
Dennis Tracy story.jpg (201907 bytes) Dennis and Tracy acting like they believe it
K2 Kim boat.jpg (205820 bytes) Ah, young love
K2 Kim boat 1.jpg (205860 bytes) Enough love, now you row so I can fish

And such was a very enjoyable trip to see a great meteor shower with good friends.

 

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