Quote from: drawoc on July 05, 2011, 06:07:14 PM

You could try downloading the blockchain here, and every time you need to delete the blockchain, simply copy those files over:
http://sourceforge.net/projects/bitcoin/files/Bitcoin/blockchain/
I know it says not to use it with an existing wallet, but I think you should be fine if you run the client with -rescan (I can't make any guarantees, though). Should save some time.

Edit: You can view/submit feature requests here: https://github.com/bitcoin/bitcoin/issues

Very helpful! Thanks!