There is the plus
that the "keeper" boar across the ends will likely ensure the board
would never cup,

I think that is going to be my plan. I got the basic part glued up today and I
am letting it cure. I want to hit it with the sander and see how much trouble I
am in. This is my first glue up project and I am trying Gorilla glue. When I
think I am getting the hang of it I will tackle a cypress counter top.