Oh my goodness, irony can be hilarious. Karma continues to take a turn as time goes by. Even if nothing comes of this new wrinkle, and I honestly don't expect much from it, the ride will be worth it. I'm recognizing defects in my plans before I even put them into place now, which is a big step forward. I just need to have a little more patience while I find the right materials instead of trying to rush the decisions.  For now, I'm keeping my options open, looking at plans, materials, etc., and pretty much waiting for 2012 before moving onto the next phase.