Very nice report. I too like observing from home (a balcony on the third floor!) and do it as frequently as I can. Its a lot more convinient and I find myself getting more creative with my observing program. You tend to know what can be done and what cannot be done. I usually save those mag 10 and above galaxies for dark sky visits (which is very few and far between due to my current workload and the boss who must be obeyed
Darren