I took courage today to go to the NEC. I joined the forum when it first started and not long after had a mini stroke (I was only 42). I have found the forum a real tonic, I have been in fits of laughter and you have really helped me with many frustrating moments as I regained strength. I met up with the 1pm crowd today and met Tina and Nancy plus many others (Memory not as it was before stroke to remember all your names, sorry!). It was really great as everyone takes you as you are (in my case warts and all) and is so friendly. I have become a real wallflower and it was amazing that you welcomed me so warmly and I didn't feel as if I was blending in the background as I have become used to. You are all as nice in the flesh as you are online. Keep up the great work with the forum, Love Helen xxx (PS: Tried to find something of Joanna's that I didn't have, to spend the voucher on - very difficult, but am now the proud owner of some new scrap magic templates, some parchment stamps and oriental papers).