Oh, I'm so sorry you're still struggling, Pokeyonekenobie.
I wonder what's causing it. If you have another device available, could you try logging in there?
I haven't noticed any changes to the Pokestop distances, so I'm guessing it's something they're gradually rolling out. It's a really bad move of Niantic :/
I played on the Eevee community days and am pleased with the results! I now have all the shiny versions of the evolutions recorded... except the original 3. I did end up with several spare shiny Eevees, but I'm always a bit hesitant to evolve Eevee into Vaporeon, Jolteon or Flareon since I can't be sure what I'm gonna get. I'd be pretty miffed if I ended up with three shiny Jolteons.