No, I'm not talking about something thats going to be sold at LRL06. The LUGRadio community really does rock. Although I subscribe to my local LUG's mailing list, I don't actually attend meetings (I'm shy and don't like meeting new people, and that it seems like a really close knit group of people). The fact that the LUGRadio community talks on IRC and forums really attracted me, and I'm starting to feel like a bit of a member. Today was a big step for me, where avantman42 (AKA Russ, from OOoMacro's and LUGRadio fame) gave me a massive amount of tips, pointers and URL's, on being more clued up regarding hardware and electronics.
I'm really starting to feel like part of a new group, which I've not experienced for a long, long time (since joining #php on irc.netgamers.org). It gives you that warm, fuzzy feeling. Of course, it could be the several bottles of beer I've consumed as well.
Wow they have a planet too! See. We need to get one.
I'm surprised you're only just starting feel like a member of the community. As far as I'm concerned, you're part of the furniture :)
Ah, what with you guys really taking the piss so often, I suppose I should've expected that :D