Wooo hooo! The forces are gathering, like clouds before a storm ...

Hmmm, perhaps a less baleful analogy is needed ...

The forces are gathering, like turtles on a sunny log ...

Hmmm, perhaps a less peaceful analogy is needed ...

The Pet Talkers are gathering, like ... kids before the ice cream truck !!!
... like ants before the picnic?
... aw, make up yer own!