But when I look at Iowa City weather (Hi: 44, Low: 29) it doesn't compare.

Bah. It was 16 degrees here yesterday. 29, indeed! :-)

Now today it was supposed to snow/rain, and gradually warm up. Instead
there's not a cloud in the sky -- perfect flying weather!

When I checked into replacing an armrest on my C-172 I was quoted $100-200
from a Cessna dealer and it was unpainted.

Rule #1: NEVER go to a Cessna parts dealer for stuff like that. Check with
Wentworth salvage yard -- they've probably got 200 armrests sitting on a
shelf -- most likely in your color -- for (relative) peanuts!

Also, you can have them repainted/reupholstered/repaired for next to
nothing.
--
Jay Honeck
Iowa City, IA
Pathfinder N56993
www.AlexisParkInn.com
"Your Aviation Destination"