[Charlug] Questions about the Charlotte Area

[Jennifer Leadbetter]

Hello All :)

I don't live in the Charlotte area yet, but I subscribed to the group 
because there is a possibility that I might be moving out this way in 
the near future.  Currently I live in Michigan in the Ann Arbor area, 
but my husband's company is planning on moving to North Carolina 
sometime next year, and we'll be deciding whether or not to follow the 
company when we get more information.

What I was hoping is that you all might be able to give me and my 
husband some general information on your group and the area.  How large 
is your LUG group, and how would you characterize yourselves? :)  Are 
there other similar types of groups in the area?

I hope it's not too off topic, but I'm also interested in people who can 
share information on other interests that, while not directly 
computer-related, are often shared by people who like computers.  For 
example, Michigan hosts a lot of sci-fi/fantasy conventions, as well
as my favorite, Penguicon (a Linux con).  :)  It has a couple of
Renaissance festivals, anime is publicly screened at the local
universities, and LARPs are held at many of the local parks.  Does 
Charlotte and the surrounding area host a lot of these activities as well?

How "geek-friendly" would you all rate the Charlotte area?

I hope this post is appropriate for the forum, but if it isn't please
let me know and I would be more than happy to take emails off-list or
post elsewhere.  Thanks for any help or information that people would
like to share. :)

Jen