I am starting to feel a little defeated in trying to setup a Carter Lake.

If you’re using the WD build-in Carterlake then there’s an FAQ about it here: http://discourse.weather-watch.com/t/52816
As I’m over in Scotland then I’ll be in bed by the time you get back from shopping so I can’t help on that one I’m afraid, I should be in bed now as it’s 02:43 over here. #-o