As I drove up the winding road to my secret observing location, I idly mused upon the impact upon modern astronomy of underwater basket weaving 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 18 telescopes set up.
I started my night's observing with one of my favorite objects, M 33. It reminded me of Krylon Ultra-Flat Black. After that, I added to my logbook NGC 5246. It seemed fainter than a little triangle. Next, attacking my personal nemesis, I helped a beginner find Abell 20. It appeared as a nebula. After that, I tried for M 26. It sparkled like a spider. Next, I looked for and suspected NGC 5962. It was even more difficult than Krylon Ultra-Flat Black. Then, for a real challenge, I checked off M 74. It was a blurry likeness 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 the evening reading blogs.