I'm in PA & had an e-mail quilter friend in South Africa who got me involved with Skype. I now have an old friend 300 miles away from me who Skypes me every day. He is one of those can't spell, so won't type e-mail guys. I love being able to see him & his surroundings while talking to him. If I want to show him something, I just hold it in front of the camera or point my laptop to what I want him to see.