It's a real bummer about having to upgrade to Crystal Gloss Laminex... although I'm sure that it will be worth it because I'm sure that your new kitchen will be as awesome as your previous design!
thanks tlbl, I'm not bummed, just my wallet is. I do like the crystal gloss finish though. . I was planning on working on the blog a little this afternoon anyway, just didn't know what I was going to continue with so you helped me decide. First bathroom is done..
just wait for the section in my blog about my rental house (that will be a while off though), then you will be glad you are building with Porter Davis and not Simmonds...