In a message dated 98-09-01 23:08:11 EDT, you write: SteveH<< This time, even Lew forgot to bring his own cord, it was probably with his plotting equipment and he didn't bring it cause he *knew* he'd never have time to plot with a newbie along.<< You might want to bring your meteor aligning cord along whether you plot or do the Counting method. It is useful in lining back a meteor to a possible radiant too. Geozay