Just thought I'd post this article you might find interesting. I didn't even know they could grow pecan trees here. Almost makes me want to try to plant one.
http://www.fredericknewspost.com/sections/news/display.htm?StoryID=77901
Pecan tree ties for biggest in State (MD)
Huh. I've been contemplating a pecan tree recently, so this is very inspiring as well! I didn't think we could grow them here either. Thanks for posting.