Gabe, wonderful post
Especially interesting for those of us aliens (!) who can't order from many of the wonderful hybridisers in the US (I SOO want a 'Why Cows Gossip', best name ever!) - your post is almost like a soap opera, reading the down-and-dirty! I do occasionally browse even those websites I can't buy from, but that doesn't tell me about whether they're helpful, friendly, informative...
In my oracle capacity
, I predict that within a few years you will be a really 'in' hybridiser and everyone will be wanting your introductions! If I'm right, try to do a Mid America and let Europeans buy your stuff!