I enjoyed your report, Les and while my main glass has shrunk - for ease of use- and all this humidity and mossie ear bashing can test the resolve to get out into my back garden, I have noticed that Interstellarum suggests that NGC 4329 is doable with my 10" and there appears to be a decent lead in spray of stars from 4 Cen(Howe 74), I will try to get there soon.
Thanks for sharing such a great night
Regards, Eugene