"Could it be I might be a future owner of a Dunham Studio layout???
Well, let's just say I'm seriously considering it. Lots to sleep on for a while to be sure. Still a lot to think about... and there would be a bunch of things I'd need to transport to Clarke's studio, as I've been accumulating goodies to build this layout for quite some time now, including all the track (MTH Scaletrax), four Lionel #305 Hellgate Bridges, some Korber buildings, a couple of curved trestle bridges from Bridge Solutions (remember that company?), and even a "centerpiece" 7-foot TW Trainworx Design arch bridge still in kit form. And that's just to mention a few items right off the top of my head. "
I certainly understand your thinking. Time becomes our most precious commodity.
I walked around the York meet this weekend and was reminded of the bittersweet qualities of life. I liked seeing old friends and remember thinking how much older they looked (maybe I shouldn't look in the mirror, either? 
). And I stumbled across some childhood toys that I hadn't seen in 50+ years. I was reminded of my fantastic childhood and my now departed parents. It was a bit tough. I, too still have lots of things to build and to do. And with retirement and a move now in the near future (15 months), I need to give thought to how quickly the next layout might get built.
As you say, much to think about.
George
