I am having a giggle at this post, because some years ago, a forum for Dales pony owners was started. The annual Dales show came along, and we all went as usual, but this time, those of us on the forum met for the first time. Non forum members were looking on in amazement, as we greeted each other with squeals of "hello Blackdales, taffydales, greydales, etc.......even now, when we meet up at shows we tend to use our screen names. A few of us had t shirts printed with our names on, so were instantly recognised. I did find though, that some people who were active on the fourm were too shy to come forward and introduce themselves.
