Yes, I have met many, many friends. Some I even talk to on the phone. I plan to meet up with some of them one day, who live in my state. Many of my board friends and I share prayer requests for our loved ones and know that we can count on the other to pray and care for each other. This board has been the catalyst for many good things it has brought into my life, but "friends" is the BEST thing it has given me. :-D