In 2003 I started college at Arizona State University. I came home to New York in December for a month off during the holidays. A small dinner of FTers was held in New York City that December and I decided to attend. I was worried how I'd fit in as I was only 18 and was worried I'd make a fool of myself or be made to feel unwelcome. Instead, I enjoyed great conversation with some very nice people.
At the end of the dinner, one FTer announced "since CMK10 is a college student, we've all decided to subsidize his meal". It was a really nice touch. Made me very proud to be a FT member.
Here's the thread:
http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/commu...-29-01jan.html