Hi Joe and welcome to the Stovebolt Page!
I can't add much to what the folks said above, just wanted to say "Hey" and welcome aboard. We hope you enjoy the joint and that you ask lots of questions and contribute what you can -- As Tony P says, we're all bozos on this bus and we're learning together! The best first step you've already done -- buy Tom's book. Wise move.
Thanks everybody for jumping in.
Regards,
John