As there *may* be a possibility of my returning South B4 too long (and still having a share in a PA28 @ Bournemouth, which I may try to reactivate), this was an interesting thread for me, particularly as your description of the parking sounds very close to where Airbourne used to park its aircraft (the pan which was taken over as a dismantling area for timex Airbusses, etc, by Channel Express) - very convenient for 26 holds!
Of course, FFF, 'mixing it' with Joe Public is only right if you've got the flying suit with wings OR a very well used Dayglo waistcoat!