>You know Evan, this group on your board, (UT )is quite active,

Michel Fournier owns the UT. I just work here. :-)

>I felt alone in a mass of lots of alone other people.

Orlando was my first Devcon and I felt the opposite.

>What I am suggesting here, is that during a lunch, or some other time, maybe Sunday night, before San Diego start, maybe the UT group attending could have a meet, a dinner / drink so we can get to know everyone before we get on to the learing and sessions.

Michel and I have tossed around the idea of having UT dinners or something again. At this point (as Fox programmer, not speaking for the UT) I would prefer to support Barbara's party http://63.193.37.117/foxgangparty/foxgang.htm and build on that.

All that said, I understand your point. As a shy person I can find social events intimidating.

One thing that might help it to get a roommate.