So, I dirtied from 8/01 until 8/07 on euro. Clean install on 8/07 and 8/08, but neither felt as smooth as the last dirty. And also had weird connectivity/signal issues on the two latest clean flashes. Plus, wake locks and battery woes. While consistency/intensity varied "slightly" with different kernels, it never totally felt right.
I wiped completely, restored the most recent backup which was of 8/05, then dirtied to 8/09 a couple hours ago. It's never ran better. Wtf?
Oh well, not questioning it... too busy wallowing in my blissful ignorance.
Enjoying the last Theakston for the evening. Cheers.