Hey BBJ,
Just following along. I do not know what your plans are moving forward but I just wanted to add a little something if I may. When we are in the middle of all this, we tend to over analyze and dissect certain things. At the end of the day if things are meant to be for you and Dan, the day to day stuff will not affect his decision. I say "his" because ussually the LBS is pretty clear that they want in.
Personally, I have no idea why you or any one of us LBSs work so hard to retain what seem to be just awful spouses.
In retrospect, if I had to do it all over again, I would walk after the bomb (especially if OP is involved). I think it would have done me and the relationship some good! The result may have been the same, however, the healing process would have been quicker. However, you know I was no different from anyone else here. That is my Monday morning quarterback post.....