Hi John, Eugene used to be very busy on here a few years ago. Any idea what happened?

Eugene has so many local NGOs and community groups and a lot of people seem to avoid anything not very local or bio-regional. Also, a lot of people have migrated here over the years as the area has gained a reputation as a healing center with no questions asked, so many seriously wounded and strongly cautious people sample the offerings serially and many get addicted to the sampling behavior and avoid long-term commitments. Sorry for the long explanation. It's very few places where I share my opinions and observations, but I have really respected your work over the years. Having lost my wife recently as she fades away in a memory care facility, I am remaking my life (yet again) and hope to travel in the coming years. Especially interested in exploring my British genealogy by coming to the UK. Perhaps we can meet sometime?
Thanks, John Meiser - Eugene OR -