fred - I appreciate you posting pictures of the covering of the headrest and the process that you used. I am probably going to build mine out of balsa block. I still have a way to go and can always change my mind, but that is my plan for now.

jspencer - If you could post a picture of your balsa block headrest I would appreciate it.

As indicated, I am pretty much on hold for about a week or two here. I might be able to get the fiberglass cloth on the bottom wing joint, but my hours are pretty much comitted. The first of my out of town guests will get here a week from today and then all will be here by next Thursday. Between now and then, I am still running the numerous errands that need to be done to get ready. It's hard passing the workbench each day knowing that I am not able to spend any time there. I am looking forward to getting back on track and will be able to do so when everybody goes home.....

Actually, after reading this again, I thought it sounded like I was pretty bumbed...well only on the building part. This is a pretty happy time for us. We have been working toward this day for 22 years now and we can see that our efforts have paid off. I know how tough it is to raise a child, and we are very pleased that he will get a good start on his future. Chances are good that he may have a job already, so that makes this time even more special.