Chill out, I found it to be more a matter of listening than talking, take an interest and the FEO will be flattered. Do you know the guys at the country store already? If you get the same guy as I do he is a regular there, and keen on BASC as well, but hadn't heard of Will Garfit who is our local Artist, Conservationist and Pigeon harvester - worth reading his books they are full of local interest and shooting lore.
PM me if you want to go on an outing some time.
Halam