A lovely look into the forum in past years. 2006 was before I arrived, and everyone seemed so positive and upbeat. Maggie became a SUPER member (she and Gordon are now residents in Arillas area!)
The calendar never really worked to bring folks together. Mostly you hear a few dates on the run-up to your visit, and get a few surprises whilst you're there, often brought about by posting on forum.
The real connections get made when you meet people there and click. We have a wonderful group of clicks. Not cliques, like somebody once called us, but people who click. People you would never have met, and now count as true friends because you met them in Arillas.
It is a very special place.
Phil