Why must you taunt me thus? I've had the same thoughts. I've got a Campy Record Colnago and a number of DA and Ultegra bikes, but no SRAM. I'm tempted. Being a pretentious fop, as I am, I can't envision anything less than Force. Unless the gruppo fairy visits, and leaves components under my pillow, I can't see that happening given the money situation. There is always that retirement account.
Thanks for the ideas. I'm off the eBay to hunt up used Force components!