Do I sense sarcasm here? If so, maybe it's not warranted. You came looking for advice, you got it. This thread is 400 some odd pages. How far back is one expected to go to "learn" your story? I went back scanned several pages to see "your comments", there was no mention as to the reason for your delay, just not military related. That is fine, it may be personal. However, if i infer the sarcasm correctly, Not really sure it's warranted. It will lead others in the future to be reticent to provide personal "insight" when peeps like you ask for advice.

If I misread the sarc.....my apologies.

Good luck.