It was Randy!
I decided to get some clarification today by calling the office directly. I spoke to Randy's assstant(Janet, I believe is her name). She told me Randy was very upset about the confusion--he was alone that night handling all the various technicalities etc. I believe he will make some statement on this site shortly. He is obviously well-intentioned, and I am certain has learned from this experience. (By the way, because I had forgotten my password, I was given the name "Traveler D" that evening.) Just goes to show you that any of us can "screw things up" from time to time! But it certainly was Randy who was there--I have no doubt about that.