I wouldn't mind at all! I'm really grateful that you'll go through all the trouble! Well, I'll cease further customization (read: fixing other issues like my entry linkbar links to prev and next entry not working/showing up at all) until further notice! ;)

I hope my code isn't too confusing, since it's basically a tweak of a highly customized Flexible Squares layout with the current LJ code, reverted with an older version that is compatible with DW.

Here you go!
(I'll delete the link as soon as you'll have grabbed the file if you don't mind?)