Socially inept? Bah! A few dance lessons will fix that ;)
(there she goes again with her dancing thing...)
I do see where money would be a major obstacle for a lot of good people.
Your opponent (if you were to run) would probably have a field day with oppositional research: "People, do you realize this man lives with snakes and lizards...think about it, SNAKES and LIZARDS!"
I'm very glad the little gecko is improving -- your friend should be pleased when he returns.
Once again, trying to get us to dance? 8^)