I have to say I too find myself contemplating keeping the Andromeda as I also have the Phoenix and 600i. You make some compelling arguments for ditching the Andromeda for the Mercury.
Wait Sasquatch wears clothing? Otherwise why would @CrudeSasquatch bother even mentioning waking up naked if that's always his state of existence... As for the beer, BBQ by the lake, that sounds like a perfect weekend.