I agree with you. I really like C#. It is a much much easier syntax than C/C++ for me. It is, like Java and unlike C, a rich language. You have to go searching for the class that will do the job but it is probably there.
I started from scratch using the DotNet SDK and had a website up and running in nothing flat. I am now using the website and VS.Net to learn ASP.Net and C#. This is a great system, easy to learn and easy to use and I haven't found any fatal flaws yet.
Also, my opinion on the VB.Net versus C#.Net issue: I think the "Real Programmers" will move to C#.net rather than VB.Net becuase it is a more natural evolution from either their C/C++ or Java roots. The Visual VB people will probably stick with VB.net even though this is a big change for them. Performance-wise there is probably not going to be a huge difference so the choice is really just one of personal preference.
Try it, you will like it.
Disclaimers: I don't work for Microsoft. I like Java. I even like Visual FoxPro. I like Oracle. I don't like the Governor of California.
I hate to say it, but ASP created a class of programmer that knows little about structured or object programming. That learning curve will most likely be the biggest hurdle, as it was in 1991 with going from C to C++.