I may just have to try again... after the wounds (of my busted ego) are healed. For now, the top rests gingerly against the wall of my garage out of harms (?) way. My son came home from college on his spring break just in time to help me remove it properly. Near 75F in Alabama this weekend! Just HAD to get the roof raised, if you know what I mean!

Thanks for all the replies, sympathy, and ideas...