Tad -- DO the meetup. It was really hard for me to go to my first one last fall. The thing is, that's what they're there for, meeting people. I found that everyone was SO very welcoming, introducing themselves, and especially if it was your first one, they would try even harder to make you comfortable. They no doubt remember THEIR first one. Now I know several people who I met at my first, second, and third meetups. We do things together quite a bit, and they belong to other meetups I could join. Then THEY can introduce me to the folks in THOSE meetups. And on and on. Just have to take that first step. Not easy for most of us. It takes a while to build a new networkd of friends and acquaintances. Just stick your hand out and introduce yourself. At least you have an easy name. MINE is so difficult that I have to repeat it several times for some people. AWKWARD. But after 52 years, I'm used to it. But I digress...With each meetup/event, you will gain confidence. You've had it before, you can have it again. You're just out of practice, maybe? We're counting on your reporting back here about your first meetup! Go for it! Annnnnd...have a...shot of whiskey for me, how 'bout? ;-) Goes great with chicken wings...
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Me 53, XH 57 M 20 (+1.5) years, no kids BD June '13 H moved out July '13 Confirmed long-suspected PA Feb '14 H filed for D Nov. '14 D March '15
