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It’s been a while since I wrote anything, and on a Friday afternoon at work with no management in, it seems the perfect way to waste this last hour before the weekend dawns on us again.

I will write a proper love letter to Twitter one day soon, but today’s words are going to be about the people that I’ve met from Twitter.

I can say without doubt that everyone I’ve met through Twitter had been amazing, and without fail, it’s felt as if I’ve known them all my whole life.

@gellyfish – Jonathan – my first tweet-up. Rochester Sweeps Festival. It was fabulous. The man’s a scream. And he shouts ‘Ehhhh!’ a lot when drunk. Legend.

The same day, @methodphoto – Richard – arrived shortly after, an absolute diamond, a gentle giant, good natured and lovely. I’ve seen him a few times since and he’s a brilliant, genuine friend. Takes superb photographs, a very talented man.

In tow with @methodphoto was his small person @vincettenoir – a Mighty Boosh. A real little darling.

@damohopo – Damo – what can I say? This man is destined to be one of my best friends for life. He makes me cry with laughter when I see him. He has an endless list of OCD tendencies and oddities, but for this I love him. Get him to tell you the story about golf clubs. Not near me though. It makes me laugh too much.

@MandyPandy32 – Amanda. I am so lucky to have found her. I couldn’t ask for a better friend. Funny and beautiful, I adore her. Every time I see her, I wish I had her for longer. Another best friend for life.

@frak – Mikey – potty mouth. This man can swear. And he goes to work in clothes he’s slept in. He’s left us now and is living the high life in Australia with @TizBanana. Although I am sad we’ll never have a drinking session including him almost getting beaten up by pikeys again, I’m so happy for him that he’s happy, even if it’s on the other side of the world and we never see him again!

@geekgirl444 – Sara – understandably she was quiet when we met – it was an impromptu Kent Tweet up to meet @Belmsie before she started her year away in the Philipines. Beautiful, funny girls, we had such a fun night.

In Hyde Park I met @StaceyClarkin. Oh my God, the amount I laughed because of her rivalled Damo’s golf club story. The nipple saga is legendary, as was when her phone went off. Beautiful girl. I love her. We’re meeting again soon. I need hours and hours with her to talk about everything. We’d be inseparable if we lived closer. She’s my girl.

More fleeting moments that day included meeting @pilgrimfamilyuk, Helen, and @sheb57, Sheila – I didn’t see either of them for long enough, but they’re both ohsolovely!

Soon I will be meeting @luque89 – Luke and @crazycolours (whose real name is Crazy Colours) for a SingStar singoff and I can’t wait!

Honourary mentions must go to @Mangowe – Manda, whom I haven’t yet met, but have spoken with on the phone, and will be meeting soon – my Pun Princess, the wittiest, prettiest loveliest person ever. Far too clever for her own good. Lovely to talk with, articulate and funny.

I also hope to meet @Rogue_Leader soon too – you need him for a good hashtag pun game. A funny, lovely man and a good friend. Can’t wait to head up North and meet him.

I’ve spoken with @realmikesands on the phone. He’s another funny man, with his posh voice and lots of laughs. A real darling.

I’d love to meet as many people that I talk with on Twitter as possible. You’re all amazing and I can’t get enough of you all.