Welcome nightcap!
If you are so inclined, there is a new members section of the forum where you can introduce yourself. It certainly is not mandatory but it is there if you wish. However, there also are stickied posts at the top of that section that will introduce you to more information for beginners.
If you need any help, or have a question, you are always welcome to ask for it here on the forum.
It's good to see that the meet-up guys did not scare you off!