Ok, after watching a lot of video (including Lynn's DVD which came yesterday) and reading a bit, here's the after action report.

Didn't strop the razor. It came to me honed (Cory) - But I hadn't put the hook on the wall yet

Not enough face prep. Watching Lynn's video, the hot towel went on TWICE (just like my barber does)

Noticed a few other things in the video, Lynn only has a finger or two on the spine of the razor - I had all but the pinky. Might make a difference.

FWIW, the kids found Lynn's video much more entertaining than watching be go over Gold Star online Ground School...