Well, I am not known around here much, so I don't really have anything to add, other than I have an annual get-together with a bunch of online friends,(from an online computer game) and it's SO much fun! It makes such a difference getting to meet in-person and know who you're chatting with. I highly recommend it! Mine is actually next weekend, yay! :dance:
If you guys set something like this up, you might try Hotel Planner and get group rates. It makes it easy for everyone to register and our group usually gets a hotel conference room for a Friday night Meet & Greet. Tons of fun, I hope you all do this!