" I just happen to be surrounded with family & friends who do NOT care much for hot food..."

Me too... when I cook, they cook for themselves!

Actually since the wife and I have been eating healthier (Give her a high-5 next time you see her... she's lost 30 lbs!) she's also taken to trying hot-sauces, and I may have created a monster... she still can't take anywhere NEAR as hot as I can, but progress is progress!