Elliot, Sorry Patrick didn't make it, but it is probably good that it gives your knee a few extra days to rest up! I sure hope you get the right cars this second time around, I can see how it can be frustrating.
I hope your May 4th open house is a hit this year, I don't know anyone who would not like to see your layout including me, but that sure is a long drive from Washington! I always try to keep and eye open to new layouts going up in my area, there just isn't any right now. There is one other person and I in my area. The other person sells trains at shows and stuff so I don't get a chance to see much of him.
Butch, nice find on the tree material. But I have to be honest I have never see a tree like those. Are they a Midwest or east coast thing? I think your going to do fine once you make your adjustments!
