Bob,
I was just thinking about this again and if you wind up getting burned for the $$ I might be willing to chip in a bit to help at least cover your materials cost for the help you've given me and i am sure others over the years

Additionally not trying to be offensive in any way but, I have a favorite saying that I apply to myself when I lose my backside due to an error on my part. "Lessons paid for are best remembered".
Again, I hope you get paid and if not let us know, possibly some of us can help