Am I the only one?

I have two characters that can APQ and I have not APQ'd for a long time. As you said, there are plenty of ways to make mesos, and probably many more efficient ways. Amoria is also rather out-of-the-way, and the drama that crops up once in a while is really not something you need in your day. Personally I don't think you're missing out by not being able to APQ.

As for the mount...well I can't stand walking around slowly so kudos to you for putting up with that.