I have friends I see at the same festivals, once a year, for the last 17-18 years. I have people I talk to in the Mudchat and in threads but have never met. When those people turn out to be the same person, it makes for the most remarkable friendship.

It's even more remarkable when the person I've had virtual fun with on the Internet, turns out to be just as funny (or excruciating), kind and sensitive when I finally meet them in person.

I don't think it's confined to the 'folk' family exclusively, but it does seem more prevalent in these circles.

LTS