Doc, I haven't read this thread until today probably because of the reasons you mentioned. I've never been part of the "in crowd" either and I've learned to live with it.
When I first read the subject line, I thought about it, though.
YOU 
are the first one that came to mind!

After all, you're the HEART of this site!
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Psalm 119:105 Thy word is a lamp unto my feet, and a light unto my path.