It's great to hear that you got the pool code sorted out, if everything goes according to plan, you might start doing what CK refused to do, offer a service to those who want to run mining pools.
On a side but related note, the pool I talked about started not too long ago, so not sure why CK would do that pool but not yours, maybe he didn't like your offer?
It sounded like he just didn't want to partner up with anyone. I can respect that.
It's really all good though as this forced me to dive in headfirst which I must say given what is being discovered is greatly to my benefit.