(meteorobs) Orionid Prospects?

[Bill Godley]

I have been itching to get out and observe (just some SPOs and an occassional bright TAU would be nice) but lately something always seems to get in the way .  I tried to get some time late last week into the weekend but to no avail.  Now, I have my sights set on the Orionids.  I studied Bob Lunsford's write-up on the AMS site.  I know pre-peak looks pretty bleak, but it looks like there will be some moonless, post-midnight hours on the following nights.  Looking at the 2006 profile data, rates were still pretty good for the nights in question.  Any reason not to believe they will be so this year?  Anyone care to comment?

I'll be looking either way.

Regards,
Bill Godley