My family trivia: On my dad's side - my great-great grandparents met on a boat headed to the US from the UK. He from Scotland, she from Ireland...a connection was made, and a family begun. It is one of my dreams to be able to visit the UK one day. We have connections in Wales and England, too. I'd be island hopping for weeks!
Sounds like RD needs more female company, in any case. Need to do my part to support the cause!