Mark, You da man! I felt every moment you described... I have 455 hours on my 2-s and it impresses me each and every time I levitate her.
My C-150 just completed an engine overhaul with new spin-on oil filter, new alternator replacing the old generator, digital volt gauge, oil sump heater, prop overhaul, and the list goes on for $22000. CDN that's over $19,000 US funds. I have to sell one of them within the next year, as I'm retiring, and it makes me nauseous to think it will be the KR.