Hey, Coyote! Glad to see you back, and kudos to you for taking such a positive outlook on such a crappy experience.
I'm wondering if you could/would shed some light on the details of how they came to nail you (pardon how that sounds, LOL)? I work from home as well: I'm in the city, so it is a very different situation in many ways, but I'm always looking for clues and info that will help me make smarter choices. So, bring on the helpful hints, people...
The thing is, there are downsides to every location set-up, and none of them are foolproof. I think it was Betty SNJ who said that the smartest thing to do is vary it, but sometimes that's easier said than done...