Hi from me as well.
I do not know the exact process and difficulties ( I can certainly imagine they are more than plenty...) but would it not be possible to release the archives before everything is in position and perfect ?
From what I understand it may take quite a lot of time before all or most images are recovered. A 60% job now might be better that a 90% job a few months later...
Plus, we might be able to contribute. For example I still have all images I ever posted, so I could resend them if I see them missing
Yes, we are eager and impatient...
Thanks from me too.
George