Matt, you might try asking Bob if he would fly it up there for you and make the transaction there. I would not be surprised at all if he would. He is the nicest guy you can imagine, and a former Naval Flight Instructor and CFII. He can even check you out in the airplane if you need it.
One of the other airport guys here would probably make it a flight of two with a Bonanza and fly him back.
Just a thought...
