(In reply to comment #24)
> Huzzah! No more errors! Does XDG_RUNTIME_DIR have to point to a temporary
> directory, or could I just run it against a fixed directory that I clear
> before run?

It can be a fixed directory, but it needs to be cleaned before running.

> As soon as I sync set up, I'll definitely do a write-up. What is the best
> place for further discussion should I have questions?

The mailing list (syncevolution at syncevolution.org) would be good.