Finally have a chance to share some good fortune that came my way. Found a woodworker who was moving and selling many of his tools and wood to lighten the load. Picked up the following
Soft Maple for $1/BF. Down in Florida the best price I found was $4.5/BF. Walnut for $2/BF And the best for last, he had some 4'x8' sheets of Birds Eye Maple veneer plywood! Thes go for $400 a sheet new. I bought one for $100. That is a true tresure. Going to use the birds eye and soft maple for a bed, with Birds Eye panels.
Still happy from the buys and looking forward to putting it to use once I get the confidence to cut the ply!