Osa,
Sure you come and go here and ask of members when you do come (glad you're not describing intimate details of your love life anymore though) but you've been here enough times to realize that threads typically veer off to 'here and there.' Try not to be tooo demanding! Nobody is going to 'hold' your own exclusive thread just for you. From what I've seen, that's a rare, posthumous honor around here.
Maritime, I don't think you've offended anybody--no stepping on the party by you and as with all people, we're glad to help and also glad that you bring (and share) helpful experiences. Maritime, you have some unique ties to both sides from your bloodline, to your travels and you contribute well--thanks, guys!