Update: The riser is installed!! Yeah (what a pain; moved out all my surround stuff, my video and mch audio rack, rear sofa area stuff, etc.). it was worth it, though, cuz we also cleaned up all the cabling issues by moving a couple of ac outlets, adding one, consolidated the surround cabling from the wall, and generally redid the back third of the room. All the flooring (riser, that is) and drywall work is done. The painters are scheduled for April 1 (no fooling), and the carpet will be ordered in the next day or so. It's getting close....just as Audio Central shuts down.
I'll find a reasonably relevant Circle to re-post ny GTG invite in, once we're close. Looks like a late April, May 1 kind of thing. Thanks....
Ted
Good news Ted.
Maybe this will inspire me to paint my HT, build my riser, build my subs, add lighting, and run wires.

George