People here should read this :
http://www.astromart.com/articles/artic ... cle_id=155
After 19 years doing astronomy, I fully agree with him. We should really share more, view more and complain less about the rotten skies and modest equipments.
Recap:
1) Show others the sky.
2) You can observe, even in the city, just do it.
3) Stop worrying about equipment.
4) Make a list of what you want to observe, tonight and far into the future.
5) Get with some other observers and share the fun.