Hello and some questions...

[tyrsaddlefan]

I've read through a number of previous posts, so I don't think I'll 
be flamed for my questions. 
  For one, is this list still active (since nothing has been posted 
in quite a while)? Also, are any more meetings planned? If so, where 
and when?
  And finally, a "Hello!" Yes, I'm new to this list, as well as to HP 
in general, but I've quickly become a HP fan -- thanks to my 10 year 
old. 
  Thanks in advance from a native Texan -- 30ish, married with 3 
kids, 2 cats, yada, yada, yada.