and Steve..I don't know if I did a good job or not. I do know I did a good thing. I brightened another persons day. I gave a great young lady a date she will never forget..I probably not only set the bar high for myself but I set it very high for the next guy..LOL..if there is a next guy
Mike, you DID do a good job! I think that YOU are the VERY HIGH BAR! Be proud of that.
As for the other stuff in regards to why your last M failed, it was out of your hands. Many people are in that sitch. Sure, there are tweaks that could have been made here and there but for the most part there was nothing that the LBS could have done except tighten their seat belt for the ride.
You're a good dude, be proud of that and know that you'll find someone who will appreciate that next time around.