Well i went to my first ever VIP gathering in Dublin which was organised by Dennis the Menace this year. It was actually my first time out of Australia....so it was rather surreal......1. for being out of my country and experiencing a new one with so much history and culture it made my head spin and 2. to meet people I've chatted to for years.....If you're a vipper and you've never been to a gathering be it in Ireland or in your home country.....my advice is GO! It truly does add another dimension to your friendships with other vippers....I know i've made some good friends for life!