Dearest Idiot.
I am in fact, exactly like I post ( unless Im not), but for the best part, my online persona is very close to my real life one.
There is a lot of information which I do NOT post (for obvious reasons) , which , when taken in context with my scribblings, musings and mayhem on this site , would complete the picture.
The fact you actually think people would come for "drinks and nibbles" ..(god thats funny susan) , astounds me.
But just so you know ...
A:, It would cost me a substantial amount of money to fly there, for what I see as very little return .
B: I dont like doing "drinks and nibbles" with people I have no respect for. (unless there is something SUBSTANTIAL in it for me). Its akin to sitting and poking myself in the eye with a pencil for a couple of hours.
C:, I can GUARANTEE you, that if certain members of this forum came face to face, there would be bloodshed.
And while that appeals to me immensely, on many levels, I have business interests that would be placed in jeopardy , should a full scale bloodbath occur.
So, with that said, I really cant see myself attending your little soiree`.