What can I say?? Could I possibly be rendered speechless?? Fat chance!
I remember that Plaw once said that the friends he's made here, although he's only "known" them a few years, have come to mean a tremendous amount to him. I must echo that sentiment.
The few I've gotten to meet in person (or on the phone, like DS and TIS) have amazed me with their warmth and love of fun (and food, of course!!), and I honestly feel that I am a better person for knowing them.
Tanti baci and mille grazie!!