Thanks so much for all your replies...and the photo is great, Peckish! Thanks.
Bad news is hubby's pickup had a major mechanical issue just today...won't know until Monday how much that's going to set us back. I was about ready to order 1500 this week...I think I may have to wait a bit longer now, depends on the truck repair. I'm going to start to keep my eye out at garage sales and resale shops for an old table that might work.