Welcome aboard, Rick! Sounds like you're getting yourself properly equipped. While you're waiting for the goodies to arrive, peruse the beginners guides to help flatten out that learning curve.

As a side note, I spent two months this past summer in your corner of the world. I'm in the Coast Guard Reserve and got called to active duty in regards to the BP fiasco. I was based out of NOLA (the Homewood Suites, not bad), but made field trips to Baton Rouge, Houma, Grand Isle, Venice. I never believed the end of the earth existed......then I visited Grand Isle.

Welcome to your new obsession!