I can appreciate your situation!
Oh well, get your junk repaired and keep an eye out...Maybe Harlan, KY would be closer to you, or perhaps Jellico, TN. A friend and I are looking to make a trip that way late in the winter...maybe February?
I'll take lots-o-pix of the MWIOR group at the Badlands...it is sure to be a good time. I'm most anxious to see Kasia's VX on the trail...that thing just looks MEAN!