Good evening @mydogsbestfriend. I sure love that you honored your dog with that name. My Cavalier King Charles spaniels were named Kala, Reggie, and Roxie. And if the truth be known, I met quite a few folks who really just wanted to learn about the breed. Perhaps because they sat on my desk in my art gallery and performed tricks for treats, they initiated friendships.

I was introduced to many of my friends through mindfulness, meditation, Yoga, and Mahjongg. Even when I moved to new areas.....I would find out where these groups might be meeting and accept invitations to attend.

For example, I was invited to a Retreat one weekend. As a result of positive interactions, l was invited to a monthly "meet up". I then found myself providing space for the monthly meet-up in my home. And now three of us have formed a "Trio Chat" because we seem to be on the same page about many subjects. And Mahjongg has been a friendship game in my life for about 20 years. Recently, I have noticed that my memory is declining and the other players often have to play catch up for me. It is probably time to move on. But I can't do that without mentioning the friendships I have found and treasured right here on Connect.

The reality of friendships on Connect is that everyone seems to live down South in the US or across the ocean in another country with different time zones. However, I treasure the opportunities even if I have little chance of meeting anyone in person.

Good luck with your efforts to get up at 5 a.m. to share friendship with someone in Scotland.
My grandmother was Scottish and dressed me in her clan's plaids.

Friends can be very interesting and add human differential qualities to your life. Good luck to you.
Chris