Hey all. Long time lurker, first time poster, and brand-spankin' new MASC member. Yay me. 
 
I wanted to chime in regarding some earlier comments in this thread. It ain't all it's cracked up to be living close to a good LFS. My place is an easy walk to AquaMart, and the only thing saving my tail (i.e. bank account, credit cards, second mortgage...) so far is that I haven't finished my cabinet and hood yet (and Craig's List has been kind to me.)
I may have to stop by and hassle the new guy tomorrow though. 

 Grats Chris. 
Chad