(meteorobs) Quads in Dallas-FW area

[Pat Branch]

We had mostly overcast skys, with about 80-85% of the sky covered.
But I went out anyway since there was a hole in the clouds due west 
between 30 and 70 degs above the horizon. Clouds drifted thru but this 
hole area was the only area all night I could see any kind of stars in. 
At 4:30 CST (10:30 UT) after I set up, I saw a number of them in quick 
secession. Watched until about 6:30 CST as the eastern sky was turning 
blue. In all only about 20, but considering the small area of sky and 
even then it was covered for a portion of the time. It seems to me the 
peak was likely slightly earlier than predictions.

Looking forward to the Leonids of 2009 and would like to participate in 
a large party of experienced watchers. Anyone planning anything?
Pat