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Saturday, August 10, 2013

reminder Perseids this Weekend sunday nite

Supposed to be a good one with moonless nite

http://wild.enature.com/blog/be-sure-to-catch-the-annual-perseid-meteor-shower-this-sunday?utm_source=eNature+Master+List&utm_campaign=dc5a0c0f7e-On_the_Wild_Side_August_10_20138_10_2013&utm_medium=email&utm_term=0_fdc5c25bf0-dc5a0c0f7e-58212816
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