That is a very good reason to attend some of the smaller "vintage" side X side shoots. One can meet the people corresponded with via the internet and exchange information. I've met some very nice people at these events and each year we catch up on new guns, projects and hunting exploits. The smaller shoots seem to have more time for this and I try to check in with some of my past squad mates at each event. Always interesting to hear what they have been up to since our last meeting.