Good evening folks,
Finally, I get around to posting pictures of the finished product. I seasoned the griddle a few more times after taking the pictures and before giving it to my friend. Both she and her husband were really happy with it. They both wrote a card to me with their thanks (the griddle belonged to the husband's mother) and included a Starbucks card as a gift. So I was pretty happy that it turned out so well. A big thanks to all who helped here with advice and ideas. Pictures to follow.