Heck, I do not really know anyone
Actually, walking in you would probably feel a great connection with personalties you have come to know via the postings. I sure did.I myself went to my first gathering, (being the convention in Omaha, Nebraska.) just a few months after beginning to terrorize this site.The welcome was warm and loving. Everyone was kind and fun. I am sure I have made many friends for life and have networked galore.
Sadly with so many pewople there and so many screen names and actual names, it was hard for me to keep track of all the wonderful people, I met. Some are to me are just a memory of a smile, or a word of advice, or a good joke or a laugh. So I apologize to all of those with whom I have not kept in touch. Want to, but memory is a sieve. [Hey the phone and the internet work both ways! contact ME!]
Anyhoo. Have no fears my dears. We are all in the same boat and have the same worries and fears and apprehensions. And If I may say so myselff 99% of the time these negative things are needless. Therefore the worries each of us carries cancel each-other out and I beleve we can go forth fearlessly!
I strongly suggest all who have even the slightest interest attend. These events are not to be missed.
Regards,
Steve