For future reference and I'm sure others may also be wondering - what type of "scouring" did you do and where did you finally find your bike? Want ads? Dealer? Ebay/Craigslist? Website?
I know what you mean Breeze. It is gonna be a long Winter with that new ride in the garage just dying to be ridden.
I'll bet 10 to 1 he's on it the first half way decent day that Saratoga offers!!
And I wouldn't blame him one bit!! :s