Welcome! I'm glad you came out of hiding and joined
Thanks for the compliment of my soap. It's very humbling and supportive. You've motivated me more I think I'll make more soap now (tee hee, just kidding at this point it's almost 10 pm - really I've been under the weather for a few days and bed is where I need to go!) I've learned *tons* here and would not be where I am today if not for (first and foremost a supportive family standing behind me rooting along the way) the wonderful individuals who are so helpful in answering questions. Everyone here wants to help people be successful - in whatever way you measure that - whether it's helping to refine a technique, fix 'perceived' bad batches or refining business aspects/acumen.
I agree with Soapbuddy - clean hobby - however I do wonder if my water bill hasn't gone up with spending more time lathering up - in the shower or at the sink.