Badger I understand your awkward feeling in that situation completely. The only thing I would say is that other person is probably there for the same reason you are and there is a good chance they felt similar to you. I'm guessing if you choose to go back to that meeting and you continue to see them that eventually the awkwardness will disappear either because you get used to it or because a conversation is struck.
I am getting lots of the "I sure feel good now lets have a drink" thoughts too. It sure helps being able to come here and read others going through the same stuff. Yesterday I pulled up some of my old posts to help remind me as well.
Happy Weekend Everyone