Thanks for the suggestion Elliot. The second method is what we have
employed, although we have an online calendar (using a Yahoo Group)
that allows someone to document their plans as well.

So far its worked, but I haven't gotten "my" week yet, either. Renting
at the FBO was getting more difficult (one of the reasons I bit the
bullet). Seems like there were more and more people getting their
initial flight training. Combine that with the airport where I was
renting likely to close sometime in the near future (with price
increases likely no matter where the FBO went) and it all seemed to
make sense to buy in at this time.

I also want to take longer cross-countries, without having to worry
about turning around right away because the plane is "due back". Or
paying the 3hr minimum.

Brian