Yes, the courtesy doesn't go unnoticed, and I am sure those who get to leapfrog around a bunch of people of our 'sort' is well appreciated:rotf: It isn't a mystery why sporting clays is so enjoyable; due largely to the more relaxed bunch of people who participate, as opposed to the take-no-prisoner attitude I tired of at my (former) club, where, if you weren't of the same ethnicity, you were not only un-noticed, you were were almost ignored. I do agree with Robin that a venue that took the time to teach the game would most certainly bring more into the fold.
If town ordinances weren't what they are, I'd be willing to set aside a portion of my land for just such a course. Unfortunately, I'm surrounded by a bunch of treehuggers and do-gooder environmentalists.:banghead: