Yes, we did meet, my impression from meeting as well as reading some of your other technical posts is, you are a very smart and mechanical guy!
Everyone should have a FSM for a reference!
You have a great plan with collecting a head of time and reading and knowing where you want to go with your car! In time though, the thought you are getting married, will lead to a house and children most likely. You might find that even the best laid plans get off track sometimes when life happens!
Different is good in my book, keep it up!!!!