I’m new to this whole message board thing, but I’m not to hearing peoples thoughts and problems and then sharing my endless opinions. So don’t hold back, there will be no judging here.
Welcome to the SDMB, john_b. I think the reason you’re not getting any responses to this thread is because it makes more sense for someone with a problem to open their own thread and get advice from lots of people, rather to get advice from just you.
Some smilies just for you:

Thanks for the advice.
My nipples itch. Any suggestions?