hi
i just want to add to what the others have said...
i also went in for the first time and dissapeared the first time someone spoke to me....
but i went back and everybody was great really friendly and no pressure to join in until you are ready...
i spent the next few times just going in and saying hi and watching really... but have been in a few times since and actually become part of the conversation..
i thought i was the only one who was nervous about going in there...should have know there would be others..
take care and hope to chat soon
rach