Katamarino and Others,
I think you have misinterpreted my comments. They were made in response to IO540's statement made in his posting #8:
"There is no social scene where I am based, unless one is a particularly sad case".
I and many of my friends, take exception to being described as "particularly sad cases". I certainly do not consider myself to be a "particularly sad case" and I don't think he has done himself any favours by making such a remark.
A lot of us are highly qualified in "heavier professional aviation" as well as being light aircraft enthusiasts.