My friends:

I'm very surprised--stunned--at the expressions of support and goodwill from all of you. I had no idea...
There are no words adequate to thank you, at least none that I'm capable of.
I've been talking to MK and to Gecko and the upshot is that I'll keep going with CR and make more of an effort to stop moaning and get working harder. The knight is not yet unhorsed!
Bless you all. And thank you.