Nice report, Robert.
I'm torn between a small apo refractor or a C9.25. (Who am I kidding? I know I'm eventually going to get BOTH. What I mean to say is I'm torn between which one to get FIRST.)
I'd like to be able to transfer the SCT between a heavy duty alt-az mount and a nice EQ6 on a pier (such as Matt is talking about). Like all good reports, yours has just made me simultaneously more determined and indecisive...
Cheers,
Brian.