I totally agree Jack. This Steemit thing feels more like a family than a 'Platform' It's great we can make connections with real people. And I look forward to grabbing a beer with you when you make it back to Australia.
The meetups are becoming a little more regular now and yes you are missing out ;-)
PS: I don't even think of Steemit as a crypto blogging site anymore, it's just a place to hang out.