Returned to photography as a hobby about five years ago trying to shoot underwater with a cheep P&S. Since then I've gone digital and returned to a pair of Nikon F3's. I quickly stated shooting above water and have built a collection of MF primes for the F3's.
I recently made a concession to the digital era and purchased an Epson R2400 for printing scanned slides.
Also in Charlotte, NC and use The Light Factory some. Have been building our own darkroom in Hickory (free space is good!). It's a challenge but good to have your own place.