Bay area IDI group dynamics.........
I can explain. We have in Calvin(towcat) what the PA guys have in agnem. Basically, a guru who shares his knowledge, his tools and a unique personality.
I don't know Mel personally, but I respect him tremendously.
towcat will negotiate you out of your gold teeth. But be a veteran, an LEO, or just someone REALLY trying to learn, he'll do anything he can.
I'm just a lurker,aka hanger-on but it is a great bunch.
And the GA boys don't need a group. they got hunting, fishing, lots of local sports, cousins' weddings to keep them busy.
Dave