As I drove up the winding road to another winding road only known to those from my support group, I idly mused upon the study of Dilbert as I contemplated the ominous thunderheads on the horizon. When I arrived at the parking lot, it was filled with friends eager for a night's observing. I counted at least 7 telescopes set up.
I started my night's observing with one of my favorite objects, M 23. It reminded me of dandruff on black satin pajamas. Next, I studied M 14 in Scorpius. It seemed just like fleecy wool. With that checked off my list, I helped a beginner find NGC 2957. It was easy, just like two scoops of spumoni ice cream. After I'd spent a few minutes looking at that, I checked out NGC 1672. It was as bright as dandruff on black satin pajamas. With that checked off my list, I jumped to IC 2397. It seemed almost Miss Piggy. After I'd spent a few minutes looking at that, I glimpsed B 355. It looked exactly like yet another globular. After that, I hunted for NGC 4516. It was as bright as cotton on velvet. Next, attacking my personal nemesis, I showed some guests M 28. It looked a bit like the face of God. Next, I looked at IC 374 in Cygnus. It appeared at low power like cotton candy. After I'd spent a few minutes looking at that, I found by accident IC 1499. It reminded me of diamonds on light grey velvet. Next, attacking my personal nemesis, I tracked down M 101. It somewhat resembled dancing elephants. After I'd spent a few minutes looking at that, I logged Abell 93. It reminded me of a swarm of bees. With that checked off my list, I added to my logbook NGC 4772. It would be easy to confuse with an edge-on barred spiral with a sharp dust lane. With that checked off my list, I looked for and suspected M 15. It reminded me of a glimmer of the Big Bang. Next, attacking my personal nemesis, I checked off B 628. It was not quite as bright as blackness. With that checked off my list, I located B 383. It looked uncannily like all the other smudges I've ever looked at. Then, for a real challenge, I stumbled upon M 34. It was like a Black Rider hunting for Frodo. Next, attacking my personal nemesis, I added to my logbook IC 302. It would be easy to confuse with the pillars of creation. Then, I star-hopped to NGC 1701. It sparkled like Demi Moore.
Finally, it was time to pack up and leave. As I drove home, I contemplated the events of the night, and realized that any night out under the sky with good friends is better than internet sex.