Raul,
I've attached a picture of my pergola. I have to say that I am quite impressed with the way it all went together.
I was worried mail ordering a $5k pergola over the internet, but I am quite pleased. I expected there to be some "fudging", but I laid out the footers as you stated, and the pergola went up straight and true!
Thanks for all your help in getting this project completed.
Sincerely,
Nick Polefrone