Wow. Good stuff here Starsky! Is your thread still active? I'd love to read your story. If not, could you outline some of the key things you did to fight for her, and perhaps which one(s) you think were the most crucial to your success? Thanks.
I used to post both as "Chocolateeyes" and then as "Puppy Dog Tails" before becoming "Starsky" (long story, lol). My links are below -- I'm pretty sure they still work.