My oldest really misses his old friends. Most of them have been friends since 1st grade but with the help of the computer and Game box live, they stay close and he's been "home" several times since we've moved. This is their first visit here. My youngest is in a different situation, most of his old friends have moved out of state as we did, but to different places. again, the computer helps alot. (and cell phones!) His best friend came last summer and is planning another trip this year.