Hi Ed
I need to plan my nights otherwise I just end up wandering around aimlessly. My weapon of choice is the NGC/IC project website,
www.ngcicproject.org. Being a spread sheet junky I've built some macros that then assemble and print an observing list direct from the site. It has enough room on it for observations and comments.
I also use the Astronomy League's website for Carbon Star observing, got hooked on these little gems after observing DY Crucis near Mimosa, as well as PN and OC. Also very handy as it caters for both hemispheres.
Clear skies
Wayne