Ok Folks,

As OP of this thread, I have the big skinny of skinnies.
I received my new registration today. Only took 9 days minus the weekend, so they did get it to me in the stated 5-7 days. AND, I renewed within the three month period, not early, not late. I went to the link Sam included in this post above and it does seem to spell it all out pretty clearly. However.....(drum roll please)...
New expiration date is...
AUGUST 31ST, 2016

Yep, shorted four months.
I can scan it and let you see, or you can go to my airplane on the FAA Registry and see it. N35VR

Sorry, but I AM beginning to believe in conspiracy theories when it comes to our "Transparent" gubmint. (Yes, I know, it was only $5....this time.)