You are most welcome. There is no shortage of 'interesting' people on the Islands. You will have gotten a bit of an insight from the Blog stuff and it reads like you are pretty laid back. Your being from Colorado, lends itself to that thought. If you are in a van, then you are golden. Sleep anywhere in that.
Make a note of 'Rennell Sound'. Good place to explore. There's a Rec Site there too. Be aware...bears abound all over the Islands. Good sushi at the joint in QC City. The Co-op has groceries. Depending on your wishes...hang out at the dock in QC City..see if you can strike up a convo with someone on a fishing boat or sailboat, maybe. Never know what might come of that.
Gary Haupt