Ok, cool.
Just so you know: I've gone ahead and begun work...and so far it looks really good! The result...that is: not the code!
Another downside is that I'd have to organize it, provide installation instructions...and then comment it all over the place.
Tell ya'll what: I'll keep working on it...if it works fine on my tests, then I'll install it on my board (or some test board) and let you all see it - if you decide you all like it, I'll make it available to everyone...but I will DEFINETLY need help cleaning it up!
Anyone guess what the hack is yet?