my thoughts are two fold. First I worked for Bruce and we always had a 5/16th product. There was nothing wrong with the thickness and it was very durable. I can also tell you that it wasn't always so easy to install and we had our fair share of problems getting it right. I'm sure there are still installers who wrote off Bruce because of Natural Reflections. I'd therefore be more interested in the stores experience in dealing with the product. What I can tell you as a former rep with 25 yrs in the industry that if the dealer you like, is more of an independent they are not going to selling a product that their installers hate, or they have bad reactions to. If its a home depot type place, they are going to be selling whatever they have around, so if your using a dealer you like, like the product, and they feel its good for your needs, just make the decision. Basing a wood floor buying decision solely on thickness isn't a sound factor.

Raven, simple meal, I like it! Kittie, that is nice that he cooked. Well I made huge buns, they spread for some reason, so made huge patties..cooked them on the Foreman, after some onion slices and bacon..then loaded up with tomato and lettuce..so that was it..no sides...just mondo burgers. Oh product alert..Kraft slices, White Cheddar Habanero Cheese..really quite tasty not hot at all..just spicy..never noticed them before..and I buy a lot of sliced cheeses..so I'm not sure if it's new or Safeway just started carrying it. But I highly recommend..for a little flavor punch.

Oh we just had the most amazing ribs! Our mouths are still dancing. I made ribs brushed with a chipotle-barbecue sauce. Nice and spicy. Roasted brussels sprouts and rice alongside.

With a name like that I knew he had to be Irish! I looked him up and now I have to check out his work. Thanks Don, I like to find something new,