Carolly, you did a wonderful thing. It's very possible that you've inspired others to try the same thing in other geographic areas. You reminded me of one of the joys "before the Internet," when I used the Citadel Bulletin Boards (they were named after the software that ran them). I lived in Minneapolis, Minnesota. The BBSers would announce a "Perkins Run," and we'd rush to the local Perkins restaraunt for a get-together. Yes, we had numerous parties too! The Internet has made the world a smaller place. We can make online friends from all over the world. But when I found the Internet, I missed the fun of local gatherings. I now live in a small town in Maine. They've never even heard of Computer User's Groups. And apparently I'm the only Poser user in the entire state of Maine (well the only Poser user who frequents Renderosity?!) I couldn't attend your party because we live on opposite ends of the country. But I thank you, sincerely for being so gracious to host the party. Ron