Boy Lard,
Why not check out the Bashes forum and come along to the odd bash, too? Danny shows his face from time to time - although I think he must be avoiding me because he's never been to any of the bashes which I've been to! But apart from Danny, you'll meet people with all kinds of interests in aviation (PPL, Wannabe, ATC, airline pilots, and people who just like hanging out with pilots!), and you're guaranteed to have a good time, and make some new friends!
FFF. .---------