Hi & welcome,
Sounds like an enthusiastic start!
It's very important to keep the strop taut. If it's not, you may roll the edge, leading to having to have it re-honed, & the expensive shipping you mentioned if it goes back to Lynn. Read up on stropping.
It's also important to keep the skin pretty taut. Read up on all aspects of the shave, including stretching.
Get the hot water sorted. That stubble will come off easier if it's softened. Read up on prep.
Concentrate on getting the angle right on just the cheeks, from ear to jawline. Don't progress till you feel you've mastered it! Two spines width is a good indicator of around 30 degrees. Try to stick with this till you need to progress.
The Wiki is a fantastic resource that's constantly being updated & improved by many dedicated members, such as Ben, above. Make good use of it & you'll be fine!