Ok now, shake hands and make up...

That's better.

@wickedklown
Here's how to edit the packingslip...
1. Undo whatever you did.
2. Find this line...
Code:
        <td class="main"><?php echo $shipping_method; ?></td>
3. Replace with the following...
Code:
        <td class="main"><?php echo $order->info['shipping_method']; ?></td>
This time I bypassed all my string-stripping code entirely, calling upon the value stored in the order class when the packingslip is generated. You can use this value whenever the order class is instantiated. Look for this...
Code:
$order = new order($oID);
@s_mack
It's great to see users who recognize the volunteer and open-source nature of the contribs. Yeah there's always a few who make "fix it now" demands, but they are in the minority and I don't think that's wickedklown fell into that category (tho there's always next time ). I still appreciate your efforts to extract a more thorough answer; at least there's one person who can jump in to help if I get pulled away.