Yes , it was 25th Nov 2007 was special day! a gr8 excitement from morning, since one of friend from social network (orkut) Mahesh had invited few of our net group active members for his Marriage.
As he stays in US, he never met us before , but was knowing each one of us so well virtually (from our profiles and pics and activities) he invited us for his Marriage via messages, scraps and e mail invitations! and we knew him also virtually as a group member.
When I just entered marriage hall, he was busy in marriage rituals , but when he had my eye contact he just smiled and waved his hand which I receprocated , that was the first time we saw each other in Real World and also could recognise!
Though we were of same community I could see some common relatives in the Marriage hall , so I was bit comfertable in the crowd . Later other friends ,from social network , staying in Mumbai, Nagesh , Abhi, Sameer and Ashwin joined , they also met Mahesh for the first time ,
We had snacks together with host Mahesh! no need for intro as we virtually knew each other well , just a shake hand and time went as if we were Real friends for long and as the main ceremony started , Mahesh was busy in marriage rituals , We had a group photo session with the Married couple and also had a nice lunch session.
This is how real Virtual has becomes virtual Real