The OP has been updated. I would like to take this time to once again say "thank you" to all those that have contributed their thoughts and ideas in this thread in order to solve the problem. Even tho it was zephyrus that put together the final missing link to make this all possible, it was the rest of the members here and their tireless efforts and dedication that also made it possible.
I would like to especially thank christara321 for being part of the problem solving process right from the start and his willingness to go the extra mile. He also deserves credit for putting up with some of my more less than glamorous moods, lol. I went thru some grouchy stages and he hung in there like a champ and didn't take anything personal. That part goes to everyone else also. Thanks for not taking my grumpyness personal. It certainly wasn't meant that way and I'm glad you guys hung in there with me.
There are just too many members here to list that had a part in all this but all your efforts, big or small, are all appreciated. Without the collective efforts of each and every one of you, this fix would not have been possible and to each and every one of you, I am forever indebted. I could not be any prouder to be a member of such a great community.
The magnitude of this problem ran deep, and I firmly believed that it was going to take a patch to fix. Nowhere in my wildest dreams did I think I was going to get the support I did from all of you to help solve this problem. This has turned out to be a pretty epic event if you ask me. Just shows how strong and knowledgable this community is. You guys are the best of the best as far as gaming communities go.
Some of you may think I'm going a little overboard here, but those of you that know my personal story will know why this game means so much to me and why I am so grateful to have my 26 month save back. But, this isn't about me. Its about a community that banded together to help solve a few peoples problem. This community is the best there is and I am truely honored to be a part of it. Together, we can accomplish anything.
So, in closing, I just want to once again thank you for everyone's tireless dedication and willingness to go the extra mile to help solve this problem. Also a big thanks to all the other people who offered to send me stuff to get my other account up and running. Even people who I had a rocky past with offered and did help in sending me stuff. That also speaks volumes for the type of community this is. I am forever proud to say I am a member of GTPlanet and will always be forever grateful for the friends I have made here. Even tho just virtual friends, I feel like I know alot of you more than that.
Peace and God Bless to each and every one of you.
Mitch "CargoRatt" R.
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