Earl - that's all exactly right - you watched mine and vice versa for many years....and I have to agree. Although it is really hard to accept, it does seem that the visibility issue really boils down to the old "it depends". It would be so much more convenient if there were just a "do this" answer, eh?

Anywho - I know you've spent a lot of time in the chair... are there any schemes or layouts in general that appear more easily visible on the "ends", and up top ??