You go, girl! You can do it! Go Jo, go!
And this yarn is neat! What is it? Regia Canadian?
Lovely socks!
I'm currently working on a sweater and the thought of seaming makes me want to not finish it. I'm scared I'll ruin what would have otherwise been a great shirt with bad seaming :p
Hey, I would love to hold your hand and help you but I have yet to make one pair of socks!! I just order my first fixins for some socks though.
I say go with what is most comfortable.
I love heel flaps too. Go with what you like ... heck, the socks are for you to enjoy knitting!