I agree with you Bob, however, if a guy takes the time out of his schedule and drives to a new field to inquire about pattern and maybe get a few minutes to go over his airplane and get a couple of pointers then we as pattern fliers have a responsability to help him out. I'm as serious as anyone when it comes to pattern, but if I can't take 30 minutes to help a guy out then shame on me!
Greg Grigsby

If we don't help new guys then we'll all end up talking about how fun it use to be when pattern was around.