Messier Marathoning

March is almost here! The month of March is 'Messier Marathon Month'
for those residing in the mid-northern hemisphere of Earth -- weather
permitting.

Who plans on bagging as many Messier objects as they can this month?
What instrument(s) do you plan on using?
At what magnification(s)?
From what location (sky darkness, elevation, latitude)?
On what date(s)?
Alone or with others?
Have you attempted a Messier Marathon before? Outcome?

Sketcher
To sketch is to see.