Why not the MECA meet that is coming up? That way if it is awkward, people can leave and not feel weird about it. But that is just me. Shouldn't be awkward. Just a bunch of hello's, look at my install, look at your install, BS about forum funnies, BS about future installs, yadda yadda, have a beer, BS more, roll out. I'd expect nothing less than SEX within the first 10 minutes and if it isn't happening naturally... I'm gonna take it!!! Also, there should be no awkwardness unless the guys that show up all happen to want to know you and not your car... That's just weird.. or if they make any kind of moves on you... Weird again! ... Hopefully none of that happens at a gathering for car audio or I might end up in a awkward situation...