That's funny, I've done all of the above (except the blonde) simply by showing up to a lake and meeting great people who then introduced me to other great people. Didn't have to burn bites and expose spots in order to get that to happen, though. I've also met great people here talking about baseball or god forbid, talking politics. I've also met individuals in other walks of life who I've introduced to fishing.
Again, it didn't take specific posts on what's biting where and on what to get that to happen. It almost seems like you're justifying your M.O. by giving us inspirational anecdotes. Go out and fish, and the right people will cross your path.
Are you bringing the bucket? Or am I bringing the stringer?
Because I'm the guy who says, "I promise I C&R and not burn your spot:"
Thanks eTucker! What City Park are they stocking with trout next?! (I catch and release, promise)