I think it's unlikely that the radiator suddenly clogged to cause your
problem, especially in the "cool" weather you describe, and with the
Gano. My guess would be a failing thermostat.  The slow warmup would not
happen if the Gano was clogged.  Does it seem to stabilize for a bit at
your normal thermostat temperature, or does the gauge just continue on
upward?  A pause would indicate some thermostat activity, but if it just
continues up without stopping, then the thermostat may be frozen.
When my heater core leaked, I had green water dripping down by my
passenger's feet. As for anywhere else it might be going....How does
your oil look?  Is the quantity going up?  
Stu
 
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