hello - is there a parameter to add to this editable type that will allow me to show the 2nd and any subsequent panels open by default? I thought this was something that changed with Couch 2, but after much searching can't find anything. Was I imagining this?!

The parameter you are looking for is collapsed.
As an example, the following group will always be shown open regardless of its position -
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<cms:editable name='prop_uploads' label='Uploads' desc='Your main uploads' type='group' collapsed='0'>
<cms:editable name='prop_image' label='Image' desc='Upload main image here' show_preview='1' type='image' />
<cms:editable name='prop_document' label='Downloadable File' desc='Upload the file here' type='file' />
</cms:editable>
Does this help?