Hello to all and thanks for the great info I've gotten already. I know I'm new but I've learned this so far:
1). READ READ READ!!! A LOT of stuff on here you NEED to know before you even consider gear.
2). Check the FAQ threads carefully - I found answers there to a lot of my early questions - and yea like an idiot I posted some questions before reading those threads.
3). Be patient - this is a process and knowledge is power. You only have one body - make sure of what you're doing.
Thats it for now. Look forward to talking with you all!