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Almost headed up to Odessa this morning....almost.  Talked myself out of the trip at the last minute.  I prefer to deal with vendors face to face or over the internet - but not by phone.  Have had absolutely no luck until today sussing out my transparent polycarbonate roofing order by phone with Home Depot.  Finally found a "sales associate" that knew exactly what I was looking for and was able to seal the deal.    The final section of roofing is ordered and should be ready for pick-up in 7 to 10 days.  This is the product I am going with. 
http://www.palramamericas.com/Suntuf

Found a good deal on a roof rack for my truck to ease transport of the roofing once it arrives - I hate pulling long trailers. http://www.harborfreight.com/800-lb-capacity-full-size-truck-rack-98511.html  Made arrangements for my friend Julianne (bee keeper/piano tuner/chemistry professor) to pick it up and bring it down to the ranch this Friday. 

Just finished the final rendering of the Field Lab greenhouse complex - long term plan.  73,88,52,0,W