thanks reefer.
I have decided that I am going to drive there. I am not re-setting up the tank for about 6-8 mos, but it seems clear to me that this is my best option. Sounds like it is about an hour and a half, but that is no problem... esp. if I can pick out my own rock, at a great price, and get it home in time to prevent die off, thus no cycle. Do they keep large quantities of live rock on hand? I think that I will need 100 or so.