I have experinced this but what can I say I did met an quilter years ago in a chat room talked for about 3 years sent pictures called each other all the time well need to say she lives in Calif I live in MIch had a cheep air flight and went to met her in person omg that was the best trip I ever had she was like a sister I didnt have yes I stayed at her home and I wasnt scared to go all this way I felt as I known her a life time and we still talk and have a wonderful conversation I would be lost with this long distance friend rest my case