well, hell! You are going to elongate this story before I have had the chance to abuse it? Fine! I guess it'll give me more to bruise you with.
Seriously, I have read a fair portion of this and it's pretty well done. Unfortunately, I have been busy with work and unable to really get in and take the time (when sober or not exhausted) to offer anything of value. I hope to do so this weekend. If not, you already have wonderful commentary from two people who pretty much know their shit.
Hoping to get to this soon - Dean