Smooth, a wonderful, heartfelt post. I'm pretty shy but felt comfortable at my first ever "do" actually pressing the flesh. My non-FT spouse was even surprised.
I wished we could have had one feature at a large gathering like Leonas: the ability to go around the room and do quick intros (name, city and a few words about our flying). That way no matter were we "bee" or "flower" we would have known who was there. I know there were many I missed and I regret that. Also realize that the setting was not the best to do a group intro. Maybe next time. It was a great event.