Fascinating thread. I've often wondered about this if I were to return full time. I've been inactive now since about 1988. I always get the feeling that someone (elder or P.O) will approach me at the Memorial, and take me aside to find out my intentions/motivation. But they never do. The only thing they say is how nice to see you, and try not to leave it so long until your next visit!! (usually the Memorial the following year)
I for one do think they (the brothers and sisters) are genuine when they see me, otherwise the warm welcome I get would surely have worn off by now, 15 years down the line. (Crikey has it been that long?!) Just my opinion anyway. (Wonder if it would be different if I turned up for the Sunday meeting?)