Welcome to the forum, Hoagie.

The best source of information for your plan is of course the Book. I suggest you make it your best friend for the next few weeks - and don't leave home w/o it This board is a great place to supplement that information and to receive advice and support. Have you checked out the thread called "Hot Links!" in the Newbies' Questions subforum? It would be a great place to start. Many of the topics that will arise during your first few weeks are covered there in previous discussions.

All the best to you!
Nat