crap! when I started reading this I thought, wow what a cool project.
then I noticed that it has been going on for a long time and I figuired it was all done. it's like watching your favorite tv show that ends with "to be continued". it's exciting, but you just don't want to wait to see if it ends up working out.
great job with the pics, updates, product list and how you applied them. If everything works out I would suggest re-creating this post with only your posts so that it is easier to follow your instructions.
good luck with the ending!! I'll be here on the outside looking in.