Snapsho-EE, thank you again for the tips, suggestions and patience. You are an asset for Snapshot Games company, that should be well rewarded for all you are doing for us users… and sometimes abusers. If it helps, pass on these kudos to your boss. 
5 Add-Ons and a Verify later … Eureka! No not the one in Oregon. Hey did we just define a new measure of time? Ticks-Between-Texts 
All saves restored. Game running nominally.