Yes, I think it is important to me to meet other Mudcatters and be able to put faces to postings. We had a very enjoyable Anglo-German Mudgathering last May, and it definitely was worth the three-hour drive. I think I'll make a point of seeking out Mudcatters in the future. (Though I'm not going to bother the 'home of Mudcat'. I was afraid of flying even before 11 Sep.)