Where do all the contributor/members go to?

Hi Sally.  Very interesting thread.  I signed up here in July 2007 but just to sign the guest book.  I was on here almost every night that year just taking in all the lovely photos in anticipation of our first trip there, which we took in November 2007.  That's how we ended up in North Yorkshire - I just couldn't get over how breathtakingly beautiful it was.  But it was about 6 months later that I sent in some pics and joined the forum.  And it's been a truly lovely experience.

I've stayed around the forum because I've grown to know and love all the "regulars."  This place is genuine.  I had the great privelege of meeting Paul Hilton and Anna and Ron Brind in person this past summer, and they're the real deal, warm and welcoming and generous  people I'm happy to call friends.  I think I'm in for the long haul too, Steph.  When I'm not around for any length of time, it's because of other commitments, but I really love it here.  I'm not around for the live chats because of my work hours and the time difference, but I'd rather be here than anywhere else on the www.  It's a nice way to unwind after a long day.