Thanks for the extra replies. Though I've been "using" BTC for years I remain a well-seasoned noob. I don't know what the "raw transaction" is, nor do I understand how to restructure it, nor do I know the difference between signed and unsigned transactions...don't think I ever "signed" anything for BTC. I never could figure out how to properly export my Bitcoin Wallet to a format that Electrum can use, which is why I'm just using a new wallet and transferring everything over. Never thought a simple bitcoin transaction would be so complicated!

Nevertheless, DannyHamilton, I would be happy to take you up on your offer to post the raw transaction and hope that the extra broadcasts speed up the process. That is, if someone is willing to tell me how to find that information. My searching on the matter only reveals more of my ignornance :/