Elliot, sounds like you have a great start to the New Year! Your wife is doing a wonderful job with the water color painting! I sure hope your going to hang that in the control area of your layout!
I have to agree that Clem's 200' train is very impressive, what I find extra impressive is the Kadee's held together! I must be doing something wrong! LOL
I hope you get your static grass figured out and give a nice class!
But most of all I really wish you a safe and healthy year! Lots of train running, and quality time with your family!