Wow, that still seems weird to me. The fantastic thing about this hobby is the fact that 10 people can use the same ingredients to make the same recipe, and you get 10 different beers. There are too many small variables that make big differences, that is why notes are so freaking good to keep.
Anyway, since I know you are reading Denny, I just wanted to let you know I went back to batch sparging after over complicating my process with all kinds of silliness for the last 18 months. I do not see any need to go through the gyrations when you get the same quality in the end product. Besides, the wife nags enough about how long it takes to brew. I am re-appriciating you popularizing this method.