The big question is Brian, whether you get invited back the following year
But I agree it is nice to be welcomed to shows, I find the European shows the most welcoming they genuinely seem glad that you have made the effort to attend the show.
Roll on Dublin (may), Eindhoven (Oct) and of course Kulbach (Aug)..
Mark one day I intend coming over your side of the pond and attending a show just to see how different they are..