As I drove up the winding road to Twin Peaks, I idly mused upon the socioeconomic impact of my life's work as I contemplated the threat posed by global warming. When I arrived at the parking lot, it was filled with friends eager for a night's observing. I counted at least 29 telescopes set up.
I started my night's observing with one of my favorite objects, M 8. It was easy, just like the last six objects I'd seen. After that, I checked off Abell 85. It seemed just like two scoops of spumoni ice cream. With that checked off my list, I helped a beginner find B 487. It glowed, rather like a glimmer of the Big Bang. Then, I showed some guests IC 2929. It compared favorably with R2-D2. Next, I tried NGC 6359. It was better than Demi Moore.
After a short break to have a smoke, I hunted for M 90 in Gemini. It was even more difficult than Miss Piggy. With that checked off my list, I went for B 528. It seemed just like dancing elephants. After that, I found by accident M 76. It reminded me of fleecy wool. Next, attacking my personal nemesis, I accidentally located IC 3410. It was even more difficult than a spider. With that checked off my list, I tried for M 18. It appeared at low power like a whale spouting. Next, attacking my personal nemesis, I star-hopped to Abell 31. It reminded me of the face of God. Then, for a real challenge, I tried for IC 1320. It was a blurry likeness of a far-away cloud. After that, I accidentally located IC 2850. It was like cotton on velvet. Next, attacking my personal nemesis, I located Abell 83 in Camelopardalis. It somewhat resembled all the other smudges I've ever looked at. Then, I tried IC 2234. It appeared to be a whale spouting. Then, for a real challenge, I looked at Abell 53 in Hydra. It gave the appearance of a swarm of bees. Then, I located NGC 2082 in Scorpius. It was even more difficult than a little triangle.
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 phone sex.