Welcome Jim!
Ooh, I remember training wheels. It sure was fun to go shopping and do research for the equipment at the next level! Don't worry, we won't let you fall down!
If you are not careful, you will be going faster than a hillbilly chasing his roadkill dinner! (That was bad humor for Sonnie) Ok, just kidding, but it can get very expensive really fast. Just create a budget and try and stick with it. Try NOT to listen to things out of your price range. Ignorance can be bliss, unless of course, you read forums like this.
Jeff Aguilar