Thanks everyone,
I also have to thank Paolo for giving me the chance to show what I can do a few years back. Getting recognized for good writing is harder than ever with the Internet it seems and so I am very appreciative of all your kind words.
With my involvement with the Essex Shipbuilding Museum, my Italian writings have had to compete for time with maritime research. But I'm far from done and this time of year, with my town's annual feast to Saint Peter, I'm hoping to have some more articles in the near future.
Once again thanks guys, it feels good to be noticed