Nothing like putting a face to a person (people) that you spend as much time with as we do here. Met F.O. (as he mentioned) at ECCKS and it was Great meeting my Friend.
I have said it before but will repeat, much like back in the day where friendships were forged over a backyard fence or a Home's Front Porch - We have done so in this virtual world of Porches and fences, the only thing missing being the face-to-face.
We know each others tempermant, tastes, likes and dislikes. Many of Us have shared with each other intimate details of our private lives (in private) and received support and solace ALL held in confidence.
There are Marriages that don't work as well as some of our Friendships....

So, to get a chance to "meet" those who are already Friends, acquaintances, comrades AND then hang out later and socialize .....
Good stuff. Make it IF you can, more to it than just maybe winning a lottery.
The Bonus too, is meeting Rick, Rob, Mike, Pete and the Guys.