As I drove up the winding road to my secret observing location, I idly mused upon the morality of the internet 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 35 telescopes set up.
I started my night's observing with one of my favorite objects, M 48. It was like lumpy darkness. Next, I stumbled upon M 67. It looked exactly like the pillars of creation.
After a short break to empty my output buffers, I stumbled upon IC 1448. It was not quite as bright as Krylon Ultra-Flat Black.
After a short break to empty my output buffers, I showed some guests B 621 in Perseus. It looked a bit like Smokey the Bear. Next, attacking my personal nemesis, I found by accident NGC 111. It took me back to the first time I saw Gollum.
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 stale peeps.