Nice post Martin. 
I am one of those new owners (bought the zed then found the forum) and also I am of the older generation never done a show or a meet in my life. 
But after nearly 5 months of banter and help on here + costs of 'extras' (new LED rear clusters fitted today   ),I'll be at Oulton Park and the Wales meet. 
  
And of course,I am really looking forward to them. I can then start putting names to faces and looking forward to more meets. 
  
10/10 for you all. 
  
And thanks. 
Chris