Per my comments in the OP, I just did the 2nd (and hopefully final) remix. A lot of changes... I'm always afraid I'll break it. But I've learned a lot from those here, and learned to listen critically to my own shiz. I think it's a keeper :-)
If you think I broke it, please let me know how and where. Again, I'm really working on the mixing aspect and trying not to suck at it. Even if you think it's minor? I would appreciate constructive comments. I did a lot w/the transients (per the OP) in this version, the acoustic guitar is where I want it, the kick, the snare, the vox, changed EQs, changed compression, limiting, lots of changes... But you know how it goes? I wanted to punch the drums up, and I think they are there. That snare is intended to punch you in the nads (modified the compression/EQ and the transients), and you can hear the kick much better (thanks to work on the transients)
I'm not sure if the vox are a little too present in this mix. I want it to be done, but I also don't presume to be the expert on the mix, just trying to improve.
Thanks.
P.S., either the vox may be to present, or "the whole mix may be too present." I may try one last stab at it tomorrow, with an overall scoop in the presence range of my vox, maybe around 3K, I'm going to play with it (hopefully 1 last time) tomorrow. A few more experiments and then it is pinched off, like a musical turd to sink in to the cesspool of obscurity. (still a fun one though!)