Not trying to highjack this thread, but we do have a place to do this already:
Originally Posted by Kurt_51carryall
Achipmunk,

I would love to host or participate in a "mini gabfest" in the Raleigh area. Just need to find other stove bolters somehow.

Any suggestions?

Kurt

That's why we have THIS Post your request here and see who wants to join in. Looks like someone in NORTH CAROLINA is already attempting to do this. The Canadians use this all of the time and have very successful results.