So we're just giving up? Too bad.
I'd be more than happy to join as a new recruit - I've been reading along and wished I'd got in earlier. It wouldnt phase me to begin either from where you're up to or to start afresh. I'm only playing in one other PBP game and can easily guarantee to post at least once per day (with the exception of one week coming up in February).
I'm sure you'd fill a few spots quickly if you advertised (I have to admit that I own the runelords AP - however am confident I can ignore prior knowledge). Let me know if you want me to start getting a character going...