As I drove up the winding road to my backyard, I idly mused upon the inner workings of the internet as I contemplated the low fog. Would it rise, or not?. When I arrived at the parking lot, it was filled with friends eager for a night's observing. I counted at least 17 telescopes set up.
I started my night's observing with one of my favorite objects, M 10 in Cygnus. It looked uncannily like a whale spouting. Then, I jumped to B 41 in Lyra. It seemed most like a little triangle. Next, I studied B 499. It was like fleecy wool. Then, I checked off NGC 4846. It seemed fainter than whipped cream. Next, I sketched IC 3542. It reminded me of a smoke ring.
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 spending a day at the mall with my teenage daughter.