Well, it looks like my efforts of finding a group slightly closer to home have paid off. Instead of making a 45 minute trip, it's now more like a 25-30 minute travel time.
That said, the game with the new group will be an Ebberon campaign, low level, and I've already got a few ideas thought up so far. I'm curious as to what you guys think I should play, though I'm fine with any of them. First is a Talenta Halfing Ranger, going into Wild Plains Outrider and Halfing Outrider, selecting something like a Velociraptor or a Pteranodon as my AC, and riding around doing mean things. Next is a Lyrandar Half-Elf Sorcerer, mainly to get my fix of caster tastiness. Lastly would be a Shifter Warblade, focusing mainly on Tiger Claw manuevers, as well as picking up fun stuff via Martial Study.