As I drove up the winding road to my driveway, I idly mused upon the cosmological implications of the universe 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 31 telescopes set up.
I started my night's observing with one of my favorite objects, M 41. It was a dead ringer for ripples of water. Next, I studied B 550. It looked like the exhaust from a diesel Suburban. Next, attacking my personal nemesis, I studied M 63. It reminded me of whispy tendrils of nebulosity. Then, for a real challenge, I studied NGC 2619. It was like fleecy wool. Next, I accidentally located B 324. It glowed, rather like George W. Bush. Next, attacking my personal nemesis, I helped a beginner find Abell 59. It was easy, just like dandruff on black satin pajamas. Next, I helped a beginner find NGC 3541. It was not quite as bright as George W. Bush. Then, I helped a beginner find B 553. It reminded me of fleecy wool.
After a short break to have a smoke, I studied B 143 in Antlia. It was like Smokey the Bear. Then, for a real challenge, I helped a beginner find Abell 95. It appeared in the eyepiece like a UFO. Then, for a real challenge, I identified B 557. It was a dead ringer for a hamburger. (Hmm, it had been a while since dinner). Next, attacking my personal nemesis, I accidentally located IC 1060 in Lyra. It appeared at low power like Gollum. Then, for a real challenge, I sketched NGC 505. It looked uncannily like a cantilever bra. Then, for a real challenge, I sketched B 65. It compared favorably with a whale spouting. After I'd spent a few minutes looking at that, I glimpsed Abell 9. It reminded me of Dubya. Then, for a real challenge, I stumbled upon Abell 84 in Ursa Major. It looked like ripples of water.
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.