From post #33:

. . . it occurs to me that your procedure is both limiting you and is also flawed.
As was pointed out several times in this thread - Geri's procedure is flawed primarily because the Gossen Hand Held Light Meter will not necessarily be metering the same Scene that the Camera will record.

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HOWEVER:

The limiting factor in Geri's Procedure is more basic than the time taken to look at all the exposure options or any of the other ancillary factors.

The LIMITING factor of Geri's Procedure is: postponing the development of the VISON of the FINAL IMAGE until reviewing all the (sometimes erroneous) exposure parameters which are available.

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In post#33 Geri's Bio Page was quoted for the specific reason given in that post.

Here it is again (my underline and bold for emphasis) - note bene the last sentence:

I live in San Leandro, California, U.S.A., about four miles from the San Francisco Bay. I've taken snapshot photos since age 10 when I got a Kodak Brownie camera for my birthday. Now, I want to improve my photography skills starting with simplifying my images and learning how to capture the "wow" factor. Hoping you all will help me find my visual "voice."
WW