Sounds much like my experience when I joined up nearly 5 years ago (
!!!). Came to figure out what the hell I'd gotten myself into by buying a $10 gas pipe Schwinn that was 3 sizes too big for me. Stayed for the great group of people and the wealth of knowledge I was able to gain and eventually start to provide. Then they went and made me a mod... and then an admin. Guess someone wants me to stick around... or drive me away, not sure which some times.
// digression... sorry about that... this is your thread... I think I need a drink...