Please note my revised question that contains answers to your questions.
I know personal correspondence is frowned upon by dba - but I hope they can indulge me when I say - "your response is the most proficient and helpful addition I've ever received to any question, ever" - so a huge heartfelt thanks for all your effort thus far, I'm truly humbled and appreciative! [...and if this doesn’t help many other members now and into the future, I'll eat my keyboard ;)] —
MVC Newbie Jun 30 at 3:39