I've read bad things about Thompson's as well. The PT web site says
wait a year. So my time is about up. And I've read that you should use
something with linseed oil as a base.

Amteco TWP-500 seems like the best I can find when I research it. $35 a
gallon.
I looked on Epinions and found out about Thompsons and TWP there.

I HATE painting/ staining..ugh..