Great post DAR, we are indeed a band of brothers.
Thanks to the various internet forums I have met some wonderful people in the UK, Denmark and South Africa. I have been offered transport, meals, night stays and have shared some memorable flights.
In other countries pilots have gone gone out of their way to help me and make me feel welcome.
I try to exchange when somebody arrives in my area, last Sunday a nice day (I hope for my friend) spent flying together with an American Ppruner.