here are the requested logs , yes the install on sdb is still there it just wouldn't boot from the feisty grub.
** Attachment added: "partman log" http://librarian.launchpad.net/6349513/partl -- installed in partition herd3 took whole drive https://launchpad.net/bugs/83685 -- ubuntu-bugs mailing list ubuntu-bugs@lists.ubuntu.com https://lists.ubuntu.com/mailman/listinfo/ubuntu-bugs