Too busy keeping their hands warm@ST Colin totally wondering the same myself about doing it sooner but it's been fun doing something new that I enjoy. I was actually just thinking I must practice my maneuvers again as I haven't don't them since passing my test.
I'm all solo miles too but hopefully get out with others at some point.
One thing I love when out on the bike is the biker nod, though I notice the GS riders don't get involved in this business .