W4Me ... That is SO exciting. You'll have to make sure you get back to the store to see the final display and get some pics! You're going to love your 8900 when you get to use it! It'll make FMQing more pleasurable and not a challenge at stuffing. That was one of the reasons I upgraded from the 6600 (a bigger throat than your Gem.
GGal ... Do I remember right, that you got the 8900 this year??