I would be the person that didn't want to meet. Not that I'm afraid of on-line quilters; I'm just not comfortable around people. I can chat on-line, trade, swap, etc., but cannot "get together". It's just me. Please don't take it personal that the person doesn't want to meet you--some of us are not "people persons". You sound like you would be easy to be around so I agree with the others--go to a LQS or guild and join in. Good luck.