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Hello!
No, you are not alone in the universe...lol
Sometimes it just takes a few days for someone who has that kind of knowledge to help - there is lots going on, and I know they are busy trying to get things underway...
But that's not your issue.
I'm far from expert, but I might be able to help.
I upgraded a few sites, and managed to get it right somehow!
If you know that you followed the upgrade instructions TO THE LETTER, then try checking these things:
1. Make sure that the files on your server are CHMODed properly. (THAT was a huge issue with me and one host I used - they had a script running that changed my permissions "for my own good"!)
2. In the modules admin area, UPDATE all the modules.
3. In the Preferences admin area, make sure that your "Update module template .html files from themes/your theme/templates directory" is checked "yes".
4. In the Blocks, make sure all your pages are showing where you want them - make sure they are set to "visible".
5. Check User Permissions! I found that one out the hard way... a lot of my modules needed to be manually set for anon users and registered users... make sure each is set exactly right.
Hopefully that helps a little bit!!
If not, message again and I'll see if I can help more.
Cheers!