Teri D, My husband actually got me interested in meteor showers. When we were dating many years ago, in the early morning hours, he climbed the weather tower in the town that I lived in so that he could get the best view. The cops called for backup when they discovered him. I thought you'd get a kick out of that story. He and I have watched a few more since those days.
I have a Meade ETX-90EC. Next on my shopping list is a light bucket. I also have Starry Night software, which I love. I'm a total amateur. I just play at it. It is one of my many hobbies. You're probably more in-the-know than me. With astronomy, no matter how much you know, there is always more to learn. Happy skies! Sharon