wonderwoman77 - seriously, i've spent many an hour on the phone with many a guy and/or gal. my first question here would be have you met this person? maybe that shouldn't matter. i agree you can make a connection even without having met first, but...i dunno...i just find it harder to trust word and voice without having body language to analyze and absorb as well. that said, hours upon hours of emailing and/or phone chat can be quite revealing about a person.
even sexually speaking, you can get a 'feel' for a person. but, be prepared for the possibility that upon meeting, you just won't 'feel it' physically for them...or vice versa...that tingle can be fickle.
as for your question re long distance relationship?
i guess that depends on your budget for long distance phone bill and travel expenses. heehee. $$$$ also, how open are you or s/he to relocating if you reeeeally hit it off? i hope if this is somebody great for you, that distance won't stop the two of ya.
or hell, just enjoy it for as long as it lasts.
SPAZ