.... hmmmmm. Yup, bureaucracy don't you just love it??? ;-) Ha, Ha. I hate it, especially Fed paperwork -- I really don't understand why they need everything filled out three (yes, three) times. Sometimes, I think they want to keep themselves busy and needed. And yes, the zantai-Rustazh worked in overdrive and overtime. I will let him know how much you thank him.:-)
And darn: "leave the Black-Karis-outfit in the wardrobe!). " I like that outfit. Makes me look good :-). And feel sooo rebelious ;-).

And for your last point: give them enough rope and (hopefully) they will hang themselves.....