Interesting about the badges. At first, I was thinking 'I wouldn't have noticed that because I haven't seen the 2004 version anyway.' (lots of opportunities, as Spike airs the trilogy ad nauseum!) But.........isn't your AVCHD based on hi-def airings of the 2004 version? Is their "fix" in there? Sorry if I should know this already. :p
Though I know it will be tough at times, it's great that you're willing to take care of your dad. When my mother took care of her mother, my uncle...her own son...did NOTHING. Retired and visited maybe once or twice a year, despite only being a couple of hours away. I guess what I'm getting at is that it's nice that your dad has someone. I think if my mother hadn't agreed to become my grandmother's caretaker, she would have died years ago.