A note about forum friendship...

[EasternGirl]

I am always so greatful that I have all of you as my friends. It really is an honor. For many of us, we do not have many friends in the "real world" and we certainly do not know many people that understand our love of snakes. I get so sad when I hear about the loss of a member's beloved snake. But it helps to know that we have each other to help get through losses and also to celebrate the good times. Just wanted to let you know that I treasure my friendships on here and that I really feel for members when they are going through tough times. For those of you who have lost snakes recently...my thoughts and prayers are with you.

[-MARWOLAETH-]

I'm glad I joined this forum because I have finally met people that have the same love for these hyper little buggers.

[Light of Dae]

I agree completely. I treasure my forum friends on here, You guys mean a lot to me.
I'd be so lost without my garters n fellow garter lovers.

[mikem]

I've met four people who use this forum and have talked to three others over the phone! Everyone here is great! Glad to be a part of the community

[Stefan-A]

I've met 0 people one this forum and talked to another 0 over the phone. Considering my location in relation to the rest of the members, that's not likely to change.

[EasternGirl]

You talk to Steve on Skype...

Mike and I chat everyday through text. I talk to Chantel on skype often, Chris sometimes on skype and Steve on the phone. I've only met Mike though! I have seen Steve on skype...

[Stefan-A]

You talk to Steve on Skype...

Text only, doesn't count.

[chris-uk]

Text only, doesn't count.

I still consider text a conversation, with the advantage it can happen asymmetrically if you're both busy.
There are definitely people on the forum who I would consider offline friends as well as online.

[guidofatherof5]

I've spoken to over 20, maybe 30 members worldwide.
One I text.
I have a little over a hundred(world wide) on my Christmas mailing list.

Hope to put out a yearly Ranch newsletter someday. (Mailing or PDF)

[ProXimuS]

I'm very thankful to have all of you here! I can talk about all my snake stuff to people who can relate, and I can ask all my questions, and trust the answers I get. You guys are all awesome