Epilogue: I am done. I am not going to chase after anyone in other threads. If ppl want to express their dislike or annoyance about me - thats fine - I dont need to be popular. But the next person that calls me a thief in public can count on my being there.

To all those who gave this thread a fair reading, whatever your conclusion, thank you.

To those people who gave me some help - large or small - thankyou from the depths of my heart. This has been mostly a lonely experience.

To the mods: Thank you for your patience

To Likemclever: I wish you and your daughter well - really! And I hope you get your master's in time - I say that without irony or rancor. I hope our paths never cross again.

Fare thee well