actually, if anyone is interested, i did get replies from not only tom
henderson @ the company but also a guy named alex with an installed
tropikool system currently in panama. he is actually heading around
the world and has a web site and some sort of arrangement with pbs.
rather personable and the web site is worth a look-see.

i've posted the email posts and replies on the following link.

http://www.shyding.blogspot.com

steve scheiding